• Quantity = 2
• owner = Vancouver Hack Space
• user certification required = Must be or be with an experienced operator
• hackable = No (See tips below)
• model = Bosch 1375A 4-1/2“ Small Angle Grinder
• serial # =
• arrived = July 2014
• does it work? = Works
• if it breaks = Put a "broken" sign on machine, contact John.
• contact = John Craver
• where = workshop
• replacement value (each) = $80

Mandatory:

• Face Shield AND Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Leather Work Boots
• Fire Extinguisher
• A clean work area (clutter makes it hard to search for embers)
• Clamps or Bench Vise

Optional:

• Heavy leather welding gloves
• Leather apron

Prohibited:

• Clothes made of synthetic materials (can catch on fire)
• Any gloves other than heavy leather welding gloves (can get caught
• Jewellery, Long Hair (tie back), and loose fitting clothing.
• Aluminum (Never grind aluminum, it can cause the grinding wheel to explode)

Description:

To avoid accidents, the following operational safety rules must be observed by everyone using the Vancouver Hack Space angle grinder. Failure to follow the safety rules may result in a loss of shop privileges.

Start With A Risk Assessment To Ensure A Safe Work Area:

• Do not use the angle grinder when there are others in the space, unless they are paying attention to your work and they are also wearing the required personal protective equipment!
• Safety glasses and a face shield MUST be worn. Hearing protection MUST be worn. Always have a fire extinguisher or bucket of water nearby when grinding.
• Remove loose fitting clothing, jewelry, and tie back long hair.
• Give the work your undivided attention.
• Always search thoroughly after grinding for any sparks which may cause flammable material to ignite.

Operational Safety Rules:

• Approach your work at VHS and with the cordless drill with a safe attitude!
• Never use any grinding accessory larger than 4.5 inches in diameter!
• Always check that the maximum safe operating speed of the grinding accessory is greater than that of the grinder!
• Never remove guards!
• Never grind aluminum!