Specific Safety Guidelines for Cup Wheel Usage (part 2)

In one of my previous blog posts, I shared with you some tips about the safety usage of diamond cup wheel. With the different accidents that can happen, you really should know the tool you have on your hand.

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Even if the store personnel are nice enough to give you tips, you owe it to yourself and the people around you to have a more profound understanding of tools like the diamond cup wheel. Here are a few more tips so you will be able to use the tool without harming yourself or anyone else:

Focus on the job

When using the diamond cup wheel, you should keep 100% concentration into it. It is a heavy-duty equipment, therefore you need all the focus in the world when using it. Using it while doing something else, like looking after your kids or your pets can be dangerous. Better yet, do not allow your kids to be in the workshop. They are the last thing you want harmed. Just don’t think of any other things aside from what you are doing. Avoiding any kind of distraction is a must when dealing with power tools.

Turn it off when not in use

A cup wheel that continues to run even if you’re done with it may injure people in the work place. Imagine your kids getting curious and trying to touch the wheel. No, you’re not gonna let that happen of course. Even adults, those who haven’t even tried using a cup wheel, may be drawn to touch it and use it without your knowledge. It’s been said time again: you need to have sufficient knowledge about the tool to be able to use it correctly without inflicting harm to you or others.

Sufficient lighting in the work area

Be sure your work area is well-lit so you can clearly see what you are doing. Be sure the lighting is sufficient because a dimly lit area could spell a whole lot of trouble. A good, powerful lamp is good as it may also help you keep your concentration since it can be focused on a particular spot.

Here goes another set of safety guidelines for the proper usage of a cup wheel. Hopefully you don’t ignore these tips as they are meant to keep you away from harm, while slowly but surely teaching you how to become an expert DIYer.