angle grinders
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Angle Grinders. Objectives. List uses of angle grinders on a quiz with 80% accuracy. Identify the parts of an angle grinder on a handout with 100% accuracy. List the safety rules for angle grinders on a test with 100% accuracy. Reasons To Learn. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Angle Grinders
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Objectives
• List uses of angle grinders on a quiz with 80% accuracy.
• Identify the parts of an angle grinder on a handout with 100% accuracy.
• List the safety rules for angle grinders on a test with 100% accuracy.
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Reasons To Learn
• Why do we need to know how to use angle grinders?
• Why is safety important when using an angle grinder?
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Questions To Answer
• What can angle grinders be used for?• What are some of the safety concerns when
using an angle grinder?• What are the parts of an angle grinder?
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Angle Grinder Parts
Spindle lock button
Locking power switch
Chord
Wheel Guard
Body
Grinding/Cutting Wheel Auxiliary Handle
Lock Nut
Vent
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Things to Know
• Angle grinders range from 3000-12,000 rpms• Disk sizes range from 4-9 inches• Can be fitted with sanding disks or wire
wheels• Angle grinders are not the same as polishers
and if used to polish they will burn paint
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Safety
1. Wear safety glasses and a face shield when operating.
2. Always carry the grinder by the body never by the chord.
3. Keep work area clean and free of debris.4. Make sure there are no flammable materials in the
work area.5. Always check the wheel for cracks or malformation.6. Use the correct wheel for the job.
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Safety Cont.
7. Make sure the wheel is rated for the speed of your grinder.
8. Where appropriate clothing: long sleeve shirt, pants without frays, and gloves.
9. Make sure clothes are not to loose10.Use both hands while grinding or cutting.11.Do not operate in wet areas12.Be aware of the people around you and the direction of
the discharge of metal13.Do not touch metal after being worked on
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Proper Use
• Go through the safety list• When grinding use a 15 to 30 degree angle• Make sure you have a strong grip on the grinder• Let the grinder do the work (do not press to hard)• Do not get in a hurry • Slow down toward the end of grinding • Set the grinder on its back when done after the
wheel has stopped
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Summary
• What can angle grinders be used for?• What are the parts of an angle grinder?• What are the sizes of angle grinders?• What are the safety precautions we need to
take when using an angle grinder?
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Angle Grinder Safety Quiz
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Answers
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Angle Grinder Parts