Get ready for work—you must wear:

• a work shirt and pants,
• work shoes with composite toe caps,
• work gloves,
• hearing protection, 
• safety glasses,
• dust mask.

Before you start work, you must:

• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training.
• Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.

Before starting work:

• Make sure that the device and its power cord are in good working order.
  
  
• Check that the screw holding the disc is tightened properly.

• Check that the items prepared for grinding are securely fastened to the ground. 
• Remove flammable materials from the work area.
• Make sure that your work does not pose a hazard to you or those around you. 
• Connect the device to the power supply.
• Ensure that the protective covers are in good working order and in place. 
• Turn on the device.
• Test the grinder without load.

During operation:

• Follow the operating instructions for the device. 
• Do not use excessive force (which could damage the disc). 
• Always hold the grinder with both hands. 
• Do not put down the grinder while it is running.
• Start the grinder before the disc touches the material being ground. 
• Stay focused on your work; if something distracts you, stop working.  

After finishing work:

• Turn off the device. 
• Tidy up your work area.
• Inspect the technical condition and store it in a place with appropriate conditions.

What NOT to do

• Work with the device if you are not feeling well (e.g., dizziness, weakness, malaise).  
• Work on a damaged device.  
• Work continuously without breaks to allow the engine to cool down.
• Perform repairs or modifications yourself.  
• Pull on the power cord or extension cord.
• Leave the equipment unattended. 
• Work on a ladder or faulty scaffolding.
• Work in bad weather conditions that cause high humidity.
• Perform work that is not in accordance with the intended use of the device.  
• Work with a grinder without the disc guard installed. 

Breakdown or accident?

• If something breaks down, turn off the device, secure it against restarting, and report the fault to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not touch anything and inform your supervisor.
• Hang a sign on the damaged device: "DEVICE UNDER REPAIR – DO NOT USE."