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Website link to this document: http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/equip-resources.

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S A F E T Y O P E R ATI N G P R OC E D U R E S

Abrasive Cut Off Saw


DO NOT use this machine unless a teacher has instructed
you in its safe use and operation and has given permission.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work Long and loose hair must be contained.
areas.
Appropriate footwear with substantial Close fitting/protective clothing must be
uppers must be worn. worn.

Rings and jewellery must not be worn. Hearing protection must be worn when
using this machine.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


1. Ensure the saw is properly secured to a worktable by bolts/ clamps at approximately hip height.
2. Ensure the saw is operated on an RCD protected circuit.
3. Use abrasive cut off wheels with the correct size arbor hole.
4. Use abrasive cut off wheels which have a maximum safe operating speed greater than the no load RPM marked
on the machines nameplate.
5. Before each use inspect the cut off wheel for chips and cracks.
6. Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no slip/trip-hazards are present.
7. Ensure all guards are in place, in working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment.
8. Ensure the depth stop is properly adjusted.
9. Ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter.
10. Keep table and work area clear of all tools and off-cut material.
11. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect equipment.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


This machine and abrasive wheel is not intended to cut wood or wood products.
1. Ensure all adjustments to machine are secure before making a cut.
2. Do not hold a workpiece by hand. Workpiece will become very hot while being cut.
3. Use the vice to clamp the work and properly support the over-hanging portion or the workpiece level with the base
of the machine.
4. Do not use a length stop on the free off-cut end of a clamped workpiece.
5. Allow the machine to reach full speed before contacting the workpiece.
6. Do not have any part of your body in line with the path of the abrasive disc.
7. Ease the abrasive disc against the work piece when starting to cut. Do not force tool.
8. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not attempt to remove cut material while wheel is moving.
9. After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw arm down and wait for the disc to stop before removing
work or off-cut piece.
10. Disconnect the plug from the power source and bring the machine to a complete standstill before making any
adjustments.

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Ensure ventilation openings and switch levers are kept clean and free of foreign matter.
2. Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Metal sparks Noise Sharp metal burrs
Contact with rotating disc Eye injuries Burns from workpiece

FORBIDDEN
Do not grind on the side of abrasive cut off wheels

This SOP should be used in conjunction with Education Policy and Procedures Register (EPPR) -
HLS-PR-012: Curriculum Activity Risk Management Modules
Acknowledgement: Much of the information for this document has been sourced from content kindly provided by
Department of Education & Childrens Services SA website : Machine Guarding - Safe Operating Procedures .

Date of last review ______________ Signature ______________________

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