Safety When Wet Cutting
Safety When Wet Cutting
Here are some tips to be aware of when you are wet cutting
Do's
- DO ensure adequate water supply to both sides of the blade
- DO ensure that the blade cuts parallel to the wheel axis
- DO follow manufacturers recommended pulley sizes and recommended speeds for specific blade diameters
- DO tighten drive belts to ensure full available power
- DO use drive pin fitted to the machine
Don'ts
- DONT force blade on blade shaft or mount blade on undersized spindle
- DONT use paper washers to pack out the clamp plates
- DONT force the machine so that the blade rides up out of the cut
- DONT operate machine with damaged or open blade guard
The above are guidelines.