| DO |
| 1. ALWAYS handle and store wheels in a careful manner |
| 2. ALWAYS visually inspect all wheels before mounting for possible damage |
| 3. ALWAYS make sure operating speed established for machine does not exceed wheel speed |
| 4. ALWAYS check mounting flanges for equal and correct diameter |
| 5. ALWAYS use mounting blotters when supplies with wheels |
| 6. ALWAYS keep work rest properly adjusted within 1/8" of wheel |
| 7. ALWAYS wear safety glasses or some type of eye protection equipment |
| 8. ALWAYS use a safety guard covering at least one-half of the wheel diameter |
| 9. ALWAYS allow newly mounted wheels to run at operating speed, with guard in place for at least one minute before starting to grind |
| DON'T |
| 1. DON'T use a wheel that has been dropped. |
| 2. DON'T force a wheel onto the spindle or alter the hole size of the wheel |
| 3. DON'T use a wheel that fits the arbor too loosely |
| 4. DON'T exceed maximum operation speed established for the wheel |
| 5. DON'T use dirty, nicked, warped or sprung mounting flanges |
| 6. DON'T tighten the mounting nut excessively |
| 7. DON'T grind on the side of the wheel unless the wheel is especially designed for that purpose |
| 8. DON'T start machine without safety guard in place |
| 9. DON'T jam work into the wheel |
| 10. DON'T stand directly in front of a grinding wheel whenever a grinder is started |
| 11. DON'T grind or cut material for which the wheel is not designed |
| 12. DON'T grind or cut without proper ventilation |
