1. Angle Grinder (Hand or Portable Grinder)

2. Grinder Parts

3. PPE
Safety Glasses or Shield
Heavy Leather Gloves
Appropriate Footwear

4. RISKS Eye injuries Entanglement Cuts and abrasions Burns
Small projectiles

5. BEFORE STARTING Check the grinder disk for any flaws before using
Ensure that the grinder disk is secured and seated properly on the arbor

6. BEFORE STARTING Check the power cord for damage
Make sure the switch is ‘OFF” before plugging it in
Check the immediate area for any fire hazards

7. BEFORE STARTING Position a grinding / welding screen to protect others
Position yourself out of the spark path whenever possible

8. TO SAFELY USE
Grip the grinder solidly with two hands (beware of the torque).
Make sure you have a solid stance before starting to grind.

9. TO SAFELY USE
Make sure you are at least 6 meters (20 feet) away from other workers.
Aim the sparks towards the floor and away from others.

10. TO SAFELY USE Start the grinder off the work.
Do not allow the edge of the disc to touch the edge of the stock
Grind with a stroking motion

11. TO SAFELY USE
Hold the grinder on a slight angle when grinding so only the outer edges of the disk is contacting the work

13. TO SAFELY USE
When finished, raise the grinder off the work and allow it to stop on its own.
If the grinder is dropped, it must be inspected by the teacher before being used again.

14. WHEN FINISHED
Loosely wrap cord around grinder and return to proper storage location
Clean up grinding dust with a bench brush and broom

15. BEWARE
FRESHLY GROUND SURFACES WILL BE HOT TO THE TOUCH AND EDGES MAY BE SHARP