Abrasive Brush Corporation makes an effort to mark some safety warnings, recommendations, and usage restrictions directly on the product, although it may not always be practical to include even the most limited safety information on the brush itself.
Safety
Safety
Therefore, the operator MUST READ and FOLLOW all instructions supplied in or on the product container as well as those marked on the product itself. The operator should also refer to the safety and operating information written on this page or printed in the product catalog and literature.
POWER BRUSH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
To promote safety, we make every effort to inform users of potential hazards and their responsibilities for safe and proper operation of power brushes or discs. Before starting the brush, inspect the brush for rust, damage, speed limit, etc. If the no-load speed marked on the power tool is higher than the brush speed limit, do not mount the brush. Inspect and jog machines to assure the brush is mounted properly and securely, machine guards are in place, there is no vibration, etc. Run the machinery at operating speed for at least one minute before applying work – DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF OR IN-LINE WITH BRUSH. Failure to observe these safety requirements may result in injury.
- Safety Goggles: Safety goggles or full face shields worn over safety glasses with side shields MUST BE WORN BY OPERATORS AND OTHERS IN THE AREA of power brush operations. Comply with the requirements of ANSI 287 (“Occupational Eye and Face Protection”).
- Guards: Keep all machine guards in place.
- Speeds: Observe all speed restrictions indicated on the brushes, containers, labels, or printed in pertinent literature.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Never exceed the recommended MAXIMUM SAFE-FREE SPEED R.P.M. (MSFS) rating of the brush or disc. “MSFS” and “MAX.SFS” means Maximum Safe Free Speed (R.P.M) – spinning free with no work applied. For reasons of safety, the MSTS/MAX.SFS should not be exceeded under any circumstances.
- Safety Standard: Comply with the Safety Standards of the Industrial Division of the American Brush Manufacturers’ Association and the American National Standards Institute.
- Availability of ANSI Standards: ANSI B-165.1, ANSI Z87.1. Copies of these standards are available online, at public libraries and from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI), 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036; or American Brush Manufacturers’ Association, 2111 Plum Street, Ste. 274, Aurora, IL 60506 (Bl65.1 only).
- Protective Equipment: All appropriate protective clothing and equipment such as gloves, respirator, etc must be used where a possibility of injury exists that can be prevented by using such clothing or equipment.
WARNING:
The potential of serious injury exists for both the power brush operator and others in the work area (within 50 feet or less from the brush). To protect against any potential hazards before and during rotating the brush and until rotation stops, operators and others in the area must wear safety goggles, or full face shields worn over safety glasses with side shields, while using all necessary protective clothing and equipment. You must follow all operator and safety instructions, as well as all common safety practices, which reduce the likelihood or severity of physical injury.