It is strongly NOT recommended to use abrasive tools lacking the oSa label or the EN13236 compliancy.

DIAMOND BLADES ARE SAFE IF USED CORRECTLY

DO

• Read the safety instructions provided by the abrasives and equipment supplier
• Store diamond blades in dry, frost-free conditions, avoid large temperature variations
• Ensure that the product is suitable for its purpose
• Handle, store and transport products with care
• Disconnect the power to the machine before fitting the diamond blade
• Examine all products before mounting and periodically during blade use for possible defects or damage (core flatness, fatigue cracks, undercutting, arbor damage…)
• Check that correct mounting devices are used and that they are clean, undistorted and free from burrs
• Ensure that work rests are properly adjusted and secure
• Always use a correctly designed and adjusted guard (on the blade and belts)
• Ensure that the workpiece is secure
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Avoid clogging and uneven wear to ensure that the product is working efficiently
• Ensure accordance between product direction arrow / machine rotation
• Ensure that all machines using abrasives meet the requirements of the current european machinery directives-CE
• Be aware of the hazards likely during the use of abrasives and observe the recommended precautions to be taken:
  • Bodily contact with the abrasive product at operating speed
  • Injury resulting from product breakage during use
  • Grinding debris, sparks, fumes and dust generated by the grinding process
  • Noise
  • Vibration
    
    

DIAMOND BLADES ARE DANGEROUS IF ABUSED

DON'T

• Allow untrained people to use abrasives
• Use a product that is damaged or one which has been dropped
• Use a product if it cannot be properly identified
• Use a machine that is not in good working order or one with defective parts
• Force the abrasive onto the mounting device or modify the size of the mounting hole
• Exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the product
• Apply shock or excessive force to the product or let it overheat
• Use mounting flanges which are not clean and flat
• Tighten the mounting device excessively
• Start the machine until the guard is in place and fastened securely
• Continue to use a product if vibration occurs. True or replace it
• Grind on the part of the product which is not designed for the operation
• Start the machine with the workpiece in contact with the abrasive product
• Grind material for which the product is not designed
• Stop the abrasive by applying pressure to its surface, let it stop naturally
• Exceed permissible rotation speeds: refer to values engraved on product
• Use blades with missing segments or core cracks
• Use dry products marked for wet use
• Wear loose clothing, ties and jewellery
• Use abrasive products near flammable materials
  

• Wear eyes protection EN166B
• Wear gloves EN 388 cat.2
• Wear hearing protection EN352
• Wear a respirator EN149
• Read the instructions
• Not to be used for side grinding

NEVER EXCEED the maximum operating speeds:

• Handheld blades diam < or = to 230mm : 80 m/s
• Handheld blades diam > to 230 mm: 100 m/s
• Others: 63 m/s