EDCO TG-10 - Manual (Page 4)

E-TG10-I-0612.3
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Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times when this machine is in use. During normal use,
sound levels exceed 92dB. Use only ANSI approved safety glasses to help prevent eye injury.
Operator must wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can
get tangled in moving parts.
Grinding creates a large volume of airborne dust. The operator must wear an applicable respirator and use a
heavy duty vacuum, such as the EDCO VAC-290. The dust may contain chemicals known to cause serious ill-
nesses. The vacuum unit should be capable of fi ltering particles to less than 1 micron and have the capability
to be equipped with a HEPA fi lter. Check the chemical properties of the material to be removed and follow all
EPA/OSHA regulations. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS ILLNESS.
• Keep a safe operating distance from other personnel and never leave the machine running unattended.
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Maintain the machine in safe operating condition with all guards in place and secure, all mechanical fasteners
tight, all controls in working order and the grinder confi gured for the job application.
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The TG-10 Turbo Grinder is to be operated by a properly trained and qualifi ed operator from a position at the rear
of the machine.
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Inspect the disc carefully before installing. Do not use any damaged disc since serious personal injury and/or
damage to the equipment can result.
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Never operate the TG-10 Turbo Grinder if under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or when taking medications that
impair the senses or reactions, or when excessively tired or under stress.
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Be sure all safety decals on the machine can be clearly read and understood. Replace damaged or missing
decals immediately.
Safety Guidelines
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual,
and the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual
before operating this equipment.
Death or serious injury can result if this machine is used improperly.
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes containing
chemicals known to cause serious or fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular process and/or material being
cut or the composition of the tool being used, review the material safety data sheets and/or consult your employer,
the manufacturers/suppliers, governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous
materials. California and some other authorities, for instance, have published lists of substances known to cause
cancer, reproductive toxicity, or other harmful effects.
Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use good work practices and follow the recom-
mendations of the manufacturers/suppliers, OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations. Water should
be used for dust suppression when wet grinding/cutting/drilling is feasible. When the hazards from inhalation of dust,
mists and fumes cannot be eliminated, the operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved
by NIOSH/MSHA for the material being used.
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or
mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous
other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or
fatal respiratory diseases, including silicosis. In addition, California and some other authorities have listed respirable
crystalline silica as a substance known to cause cancer. When grinding/cutting/drilling such materials, always follow
the respiratory precautions mentioned above.
SMI Dust and Silica Warning