Grinder Safety

Portable Grinders
Stationary Grinders
 Grinder Safety (I)
Always get the instructors permission
to operate the grinding equipment
Always wear safety glasses and a
face shield during operation
Never wear loose clothing around
this machine while in operation
Wear close-fitting gloves and a lab
coat or heavy shirt for protection
 Grinder Safety (II)
Small work pieces should be held by a vise while
using the portable grinder and with vise grips
while using the stationary grinder. If the pieces
are too small to handle they should not be
machined with a grinder.
Check the grinding wheels to see if it is free of
any nicks, gouges, and cracks
The tool rest helps position and guide materials
during operation. Make sure the tool rest is
adjusted 1/16 or less from the wheel
Always hold the metal firmly on the tool rest
 Grinder Safety (III)
Always move the metal back and forth while
grinding unless specified by the instructor.
This ensures even wear on the grinding wheel.
Always turn the stationary grinder off when
finished with an operation and wait for them
to come to a complete stop.
Never walk or pass through the sparks while
grinding is taking place
Never grind the weld sparks / debris into
another worker in the shop
 Grinder Safety (IV)
Always use the designed wrenches to change grinding
wheels on the portable grinders
Always make sure all guards are in place and working
properly
Never throw the portable grinder on the ground or into the
work
Always make sure the portable grinder has come to a
complete stop before setting it down.
Both hands are always on the portable grinder during
operation.
Only use abrasive grinding wheels for the material they
were meant to machine. (Steel and Aluminum do not mix)
 Stationary Grinder Parts
Switc Motor
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Spark
Safety Deflector
Shield Grinding Wheel

Tool Rest

Dust Coolant
Chute Pot

Pedestal
 Portable Grinder
Tool
Trigger Idle
Rest
Handle Handle

Safety
Trigg
Guard
er
Motor
Housing

Grinding
Wheel