This section will cover safe working rules and work instructions for using a bench grinder. At the end of the article, you can download the bench grinder work instructions in MS Word format.
BENCH GRINDER WORK INSTRUCTIONS
The bench grinder work instructions cover what to do while working on a bench grinder, as well as the working rules and workplace safety principles for safe operation.
Steps to take before working on a bench grinder
1- Check whether the grinding wheel is suitable for use.
2- Make sure the tool rests and adjustment arms are clean, and wipe them with a brush or cloth if needed.
3- Set the 3 mm gap between the tool rests/adjustment arms and the grinding wheel.
4- Make sure the lenses of your safety glasses are clean, and be sure to wear them
5- Select the appropriate grinding wheel ( BLUE – GREEN ) based on the task and operation to be performed.
BLUE – For all non-hardened or hardened steel materials;
GREEN – For sharpening carbide tips;
6- Make sure the coolant reservoir is filled with water.
7- If the grinding wheel’s abrasive pores are clogged, dress the wheel.
8- Turn the grinding wheel switch to the operating position and check whether it’s running.
9- Make sure the coolant reservoir is filled with water.
10- Hold the workpiece to be machined firmly and precisely.
11- As a precaution against cracks, do not stand directly in front of the grinding wheel when starting it up.
12- Start your machine and begin machining only once your safety glasses are on.
Points to pay attention to while working on a bench grinder
The bench grinder work instructions essentially cover the safe working rules for a bench grinder.
1- Know what you’re doing and how before starting the grinding operation on the machine.
2- After the initial startup, during which you do not stand directly in front of the machine, if there is no abnormality in the machine’s operation, move into an appropriate working position.
3- Know that grinding small workpieces on a bench grinder is not appropriate.
4- Do not try to hold small workpieces with auxiliary tools such as pliers. Know that they should only be held with an appropriate, dedicated fixture.
5- Hold the workpiece firmly with your left hand while also holding and maneuvering it with your right hand according to the type of operation you’re performing.
6- Do not attempt to work on workpieces that are difficult to hold.
7- Never use the side faces of the grinding wheel.
8- Do not apply excessive pressure. If the machine is straining during operation, reduce the depth of cut.
9- Remember that the sparks produced are burning carbon, and prevent unnecessary heating of the workpiece by cooling it.
10- Watch the workpiece continuously during the operation, and never pay attention to your surroundings.
11- Once you’re sure your operation is finished, turn off the machine’s switch.
After working on a bench grinder
1- Stop the machine. Cool the workpiece and inspect it.
2- Wait for the grinding wheel to come to a stop; do not try to stop it by hand or with the workpiece.
DOWNLOAD BENCH GRINDER WORK INSTRUCTIONS (Turkish document)
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