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Precautions for using abrasive tools

These recommendations were compiled by the European Federation of Abrasive Manufacturers "FEPA" on the use of abrasive cutting and grinding wheels for metal and stone.

NovoAbrasive has been a member of FEPA since 2017.

Make sure the abrasive wheel has the EN 12413 marking and the expiration date.

Ensure that the abrasive wheel is marked EN 12413 and has an expiry date.

Do not use wheels without the EN 12413 marking.

Do not use a blade that is not marked EN 12413.

Be sure to read the operating instructions.

Be sure to read the operating instructions.

Do not throw away the instructions and review them periodically.

Do not throw away the instructions and review them periodically.

Check the abrasive wheel for damage or unusual spots.

Inspect the abrasive wheel for damage or unusual marks.

Do not use a damaged wheel.

Do not use a damaged disc.

The speed indicated on the machine must not exceed the speed indicated on the disc.

The speed indicated on the machine must not exceed the speed indicated on the disc.

Do not use a blade with a speed lower than that specified on the machine.

Do not use a disc with a speed lower than the speed indicated on the machine.

Type 41, Type 42, Type 27 Flanges installed correctly.

Type 41, Type 42, Type 27 Install flanges correctly.

Incorrectly installed flanges type 41/type 42, type 27.

Incorrectly installed flanges Type 41/Type 42, Type 27.

Make sure the protective cover is installed correctly.

Make sure the protective cover is installed correctly.

Never remove the protective cover.

Never remove the protective cover.

The work surface is securely fixed.

Securely fixed work surface.

Do not cut on an unstable work surface.

Do not cut on an unstable work surface.

Use personal protective equipment.

Use personal protective equipment.

Never cut without protective equipment.

Never cut without protective equipment.

Use only for cutting type 41, type 42 circles.

Use only Type 41, Type 42 discs for cutting.

Do not use type 41 and type 42 cutting discs for grinding.

Do not use Type 41 and Type 42 cutting discs for grinding.

Use only for grinding wheel type 27.

Use only Type 27 grinding wheels.

Do not use for cutting type 27 circles unless specifically stated.

Do not use Type 27 wheels for cutting unless specifically indicated.

Always hold the cutting wheel straight at a 90 degree angle and do not turn it while working.

Always hold the cutting wheel straight at a 90 degree angle and do not turn it while working.

Do not twist the tool while cutting.

Do not twist the tool while cutting.

Hold the cutting tool loosely.

Keep the cutting tool loose.

Do not use excessive force when cutting.

Do not use excessive force when cutting.