Angle Grinder

What are some safety precautions to take when using an angle grinder?

• Use the angle grinder without wearing any protective equipment

• Use the angle grinder near flammable materials

• Use a damaged grinder or wheel

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensure proper grounding and wheel guard, keep work area clear of flammable materials, inspect grinder and wheel for damage before use

Why is it important to wear safety goggles when using an angle grinder?

• To protect the eyes from flying debris and sparks.

• To shield the eyes from harmful UV rays.

• To avoid getting metal shavings in the eyes.

• To prevent dust from entering the eyes.

What type of gloves should be worn when using an angle grinder?

• heavy-duty leather gloves

• latex gloves

• cotton gloves

• rubber gloves

What should you do if the angle grinder starts to vibrate excessively?

• Continue using the grinder and ignore the excessive vibration.

• Increase the speed of the grinder to reduce the vibration.

• Apply more pressure to the grinder to stabilize it.

• Stop using the grinder and check for loose or damaged parts.

Why is it important to secure the workpiece before using an angle grinder?

• To increase the speed and efficiency of the grinding process.

• To make the workpiece more visible and easier to work on.

• To reduce the noise and vibration produced by the grinder.

• To prevent accidents or injuries and maintain control over the grinder.

What is the purpose of the guard on an angle grinder?

• To provide a better grip on the angle grinder.

• To prevent the angle grinder from overheating.

• To protect the user from sparks, debris, and accidental contact with the rotating disc.

• To increase the cutting speed of the angle grinder.

What are some common problems that can occur when using an angle grinder?

• Kickback, overheating, disc shattering, sparks causing fire hazards

• Inadequate power supply, disc slipping, motor burnout

How should you handle a disc that becomes jammed in the angle grinder?

• Continue using the grinder and hope the disc becomes unjammed.

• Hit the grinder with a hammer to dislodge the disc.

• Spray water on the disc to cool it down and loosen the jam.

• Turn off the grinder, unplug it, inspect the disc and surrounding area, and use appropriate tools to remove the disc if possible. Seek professional assistance if needed.

What is the correct way to hold an angle grinder?

• With one hand on the handle and the other hand on the blade.

• With both hands, one hand on the handle and the other hand on the side grip.

• With one hand on the side grip and the other hand on the blade.

• With both hands on the handle and no hand on the side grip.

What should you do if you notice sparks coming from the angle grinder?

• Continue using the grinder and ignore the sparks.

• Increase the speed of the grinder to reduce the sparks.

• Spray water on the sparks to extinguish them.

• Stop using the grinder and turn off the power.