Atlas Copco PRO G2424-S120 Instructions page 6

Safety and operating instructions
serviced. This check should be carried out with
the grinding equipment detached
• Use a pressure regulator to avoid excessive air
pressure which may cause overspeed
• Connections and air hose must be in good condi-
tion
Mounted wheel and carbide burr
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WARNING Air under pressure can cause
serious injury
Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air
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pressure and disconnect tool from air supply when
not in use, before making any adjustments to the
machine, e.g. changing accessories, or when
making repairs
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WARNING Wrong insert tool can burst and
cause serious injury or death
Use insert tool with max operating speed higher
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or equal to the airgrinder speed
Do not use other insert tool than specified by the
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manufacturer (no cutting off wheels or router bits).
See Section Design and function.
• Use only recommended sizes and types of abras-
ives
• Do not use mounting wheels that are chipped or
cracked, or may have been dropped
• Correct mounting is necessary to prevent injury
from broken mounted wheels
• Ensure the shaft diameter of the accessory is cor-
rect for the size of collet
• Do not mix mm shanks with inch collets and vice
versa
• Observe a min of 10 mm axial grip of the shank
• When fitting mounted wheels or burrs, reduce the
overhang by pushing the shank all the way into
the collet (Check also the recommendations given
by the tool manufacturer)
• Observe that increased overhang of shank reduces
permissible speed
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Correct working with the die grinder
Read the Section Safety instructions before using the
die grinder.
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practices can result in serious injury or death
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• Before starting the machine, check that the collet
is properly tightened
• Test run every new mounted wheel in a safe posi-
tion for 30 seconds. Be sure to use a barrier (such
as under a heavy work table) to stop any possible
broken wheel parts. Stop immediately if vibration
is excessive
WARNING Failure to follow correct working
Ensure that the workpiece is properly supported
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Ensure that sparks do not cause a hazard to people
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or materials
There is a risk of electrostatic discharge if the tool
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is used on plastic and other non-conductive mater-
ials
Personal protective equipment must be used as
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described in Section Personal protective equip-
ment
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury
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or death. Watch out for excess hose left on the
walking or work surface
Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings.
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Hidden hazards may exist, such as electric or
other utility lines
Maintain a balanced body position and firm foot-
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ing
React quickly to excessive vibration due to dam-
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aged, or improperly mounted insert tool
Keep away from rotating drive spindle and abras-
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ives. Rotation may continue for several seconds
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