BLADE SAFETY

All blades should be used in accordance of the Abrasive Wheels Regulation 1970 plus Amendments and the Health & Safety Act of 1994.

Dry Cutting

1. Clean the flanges before mounting the blade and check both plates are same diameter.

2. Ensure that the blade is correct for the material being cut.

3. Make sure the arrow on the blade corresponds with the direction of rotation of the machine spindle.

4. Always be sure that the blade is in balance and running true.

5. Machine bearings and spindle should not be worn because this will reduce blade life.

6. Don’t tilt the blade when cutting.

7. Only use machines which have an approved safety guard.

8. Carry out regular inspection of your blades to detect cracks or undercutting to steel centre.

9. Always wear appropriate protective equipment including head, ear and eye protection plus gloves and safety footwear.

10. Do not use your blade on metals or other unsuitable materials.

11. Never apply pressure and force your diamond blade through the cut. The weight of the machine will suffice.

12. Don’t let excessive heat be generated at the cutting edge of the blade.  

Wet Cutting

1.Make sure you have adequate water supply to both sides of the blade.

2. Ensure that the blade cuts parallel to the wheel axis.

3. Always follow the manufacturer's recommended pulley sizes and operating speeds for specific blade diameters.

4. Use the manufacturer’s drive pin fitted to the machine.

5. Don’t force blade on blade shaft or mount blade on undersized spindle.

6. Do not force the machine so that the blade rides up out of the cut.

7. Never operate machine with damaged or open blade guard.