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1. Carefully store grinding wheels in a proper condition.i.e. away from heat and humidity sources
2. Select correct wheel for your operation. "ring" wheel and inspcet for cracks. Never use cracked wheel
3. Never exceed maximum safe operating speed established for wheel
4. Never alter hole in wheel of force wheel on spindle
5. Keep work rest adjusted within 1/8" of wheel face
6. Adjust wheel guard and put on safety glasses before grinding
7. Wheels newly mounted or rarely used must run idle for at least one minute before starting to grind
8. Grind only on face of straight wheel. Use disc wheel for side grinding. Light side grinding permitted on cup or saucer wheel
9. Use clean recessed matching flanges at least 1/3 wheel diameter.
    ① A flange-key is required to ensure concentric operation.
  ② The inside diameter fo the wheel should be larger than the spindle diameter.
  ③ The contacted side of the flange should be recessed to prevent from slipping off.
  ④ The contacted area between flange and wheel should insert with blotters or
      rubber pad with an thickness smaller than 0.025"(0.6mm).
  ⑤ Two flanges on both sides should be of the same size.
10. Do comply with ANSI B7. I safety code for safe grinding operation.
 
 
 
(1) Sound Test Carefully store grinding wheels in a proper condition.i.e. away from heat and humidity sources
(2) Test Run Select correct wheel for your operation. "ring" wheel and inspcet for cracks. Never use cracked wheel
(3) Balance Correction Never exceed maximum safe operating speed established for wheel
(4) Wheel Blotters or Washers Never alter hole in wheel of force wheel on spindle
(5) Flanges Keep work rest adjusted within 1/8" of wheel face