Specific Safety Guidelines for Cup Wheel Usage (part 1)

When we buy any tool, most store personnel will be nice enough to inform us about the safety usage of that particular tool. This is apart from the manufacturer’s tips written on the manual.

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Still we may not have a solid grasp of safety until we start using the tool. Here are a few more tips on how to keep you (and the people around you) safe when doing some concrete grinding:

Read the manual

Thoroughly read, and not just skim on the manual. Remember, the manual is there for a purpose. It is meant to point you in the right direction. It aims to help the tool achieve a longer life, as well as to keep you safe when using it. Oftentimes, people just rely on tips from other people about product usage. Well let me tell you that even experienced DIYers and professionals read manuals.

Check the tool regularly

Store the grinder and the cup wheel right to avoid any damage when it’s not in use. Look for damages before using it again. Other people overlook the need for a little checkup simply because they know that the tools were properly stored. Well don’t get too complacent, especially when the tools are inactive for longer periods of time. Believe it or not, they still look at the manual every so often for a little review.

Protect yourself!

Always wear safety gears. A decent eye and ear protection should be fine – goggles to keep particles from getting into your eyes and ear muffs or plugs to protect yourself from the high noise level, as well as from particles. In the workplace, you shouldn’t be wearing jewelry and loose clothing. Wearing hair net is good too to avoid your hair from entangling with tool when it’s being used.

Store right

Be sure you store your cup wheel the right way, and that’s in a place where it is safe from damages. Be sure it’s away from pointed tools, and of course, from children. A small space to isolate the cup wheel and a clutter-free work space will really be a big help. Keep in mind that there is always the danger of debris falling into it and dust forming on the cup wheel.

Here they are for now. More will come in the next few articles, including safety guidelines for using other tools. Here’s to a safer work place. Ciao!