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SFG10E ELECTRIC SURFACE GRINDER — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (07/16/07) — PAGE 10
OPERATION
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the SURFACE GRINDER. Do
not attempt to eat and/or drink while utilizing the
SURFACE GRINDER. Determine that eyeglasses and/
or hearing aid devices are properly secured.
Use of the SURFACE GRINDER is strenuous and
causes fatigue. Help prevent the cause of an accident.
Plan to take work breaks as required to help maintain
proper mental and physical alertness.
2) This SURFACE GRINDER is not sealed or insulated.
Do not operate the SURFACE GRINDER in an explosive
atmosphere or near combustible materials. Refer to
current OSHA
®
rules and regulations.
3) The SURFACE GRINDER is designed for use by one
operator. Use of the SURFACE GRINDER by more than
one operator can lead to confusion and loss of control,
resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. If it
is felt that more than one person is required to operate
the SURFACE GRINDER, STOP and contact the
Customer Service Department for specific operational
and service/maintenance information. There is no charge
for this service.
4) Do not operate the SURFACE GRINDER with onlookers
close by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. The
grinding process can result in flying particles being
emitted at high velocity and striking the operator and/
or onlookers. This can lead to the possibility of property
damage and/or personal injury. Keep all body parts,
loose clothing and foreign objects clear of the rotating
drum and flails.
5) Start the electric motor according to the instructions
as outlined in this manual to minimize the possibility of
unexpected contact with the work surface. Unexpected
contact with the work surface can cause the loss of
machine control and the possibility of property damage
and/or personal injury.
6) Start and operate the SURFACE GRINDER only in a
well ventilated area. Operate the SURFACE GRINDER
only when/where visibility and light are adequate for
the job at hand. Work carefully. Always hold the operator
handle firmly with both hands. Wrap your fingers around
the handle, keeping it cradled between your thumbs
and fingers. Always make sure the operator handle is
in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or
grease. Wear gloves to improve your grip. Never leave
the SURFACE GRINDER running unattended.
7) Special care must be exercised on slippery conditions
and on difficult, uneven surfaces. Watch for cracks, high
spots and other, surface irregularities. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. The normal use of this
machine is on level surfaces. Other terrains can be
dangerous and should be avoided. Only properly trained
operators should attempt these techniques.
8) Never start the electric motor with the SURFACE
GRINDER directly over cracked, uneven or irregular
surfaces.
9) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter from
inside the mainframe area after each use. This practice
will maximize bearing and V-belt service life.
10) Because this SURFACE GRINDER is classified as a
low cost, hand held, low horsepower, portable type
machine, it is limited in the number of practical and/or
suitable job applications. A particular job site, actual
surface conditions, job specifications and operator skill/
common sense may dictate that a different type of
machine (with characteristics of higher purchase cost,
being mounted to a carrier vehicle, with greater
horsepower and less mobility), method and/or process
be utilized to properly complete the job with the degree
of efficiency and safety required. Contact the Customer
Service Department for specific information regarding
suitable job applications, job sites surface conditions
and operator experience/skill/common sense
recommendations for this SURFACE GRINDER
BEFORE utilization. There is no charge for this service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS