GRINDING – cont’d
WARNING: Never use your angle
grinder without eye protection.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
The efficient operation of the angle grinder
begins by controlling the pressure and
surface contact between the grinding disc
and the workpiece. Flat surfaces are
ground at an acute angle, normally
between 5° and 15° (Fig. 11).
For maximum control, hold the grinder in
front and away from you with both hands,
keeping the grinding disc clear of the
workpiece. Start your grinder and let the
motor and grinding disc build up to full
speed. Gradually lower the grinder until the
grinding disc contacts the workpiece
For best results keep the grinder tilted at
an angle of between 5° and 15° and
continuously moving at a steady,
consistent pace. Move the grinder back
and forth or up and down over the work
area. Keep the grinder moving so that an
excessive amount of material is not
removed from one area. If the grinder is
held in one spot too long, it will gouge and
cut grooves in the workpiece. If the grinder
is held at too sharp an angle, it will gouge
the workpiece because of the
concentration of pressure on a small area.
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