- Inspect carefully for cracks or any marks that look as though the wheel might have been damaged.
- Test the wheel with a wooden mallet and use the one that it gives a clear ring.
- Select correct wheel for operation.
- Be sure that machine speed doesn’t exceed the ultimate velocity of wheel.
- Never alter hole in wheel or force wheel on spindle.
- Use clean, recessed, matching flanges at least 1/3 wheel diameter.
- Use one clean, smooth blotter on each side of wheel under each flange.
- Tighten nut only enough to hold wheel firmly.
- Adjust wheel guard before starting wheel.
- Hood of grinding wheel must be designed properly.
- Don’t adjust speed of motor without a correct suggestion from manufacturer.
