WARNING – UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS/REPLACEMENTS/USE
The manufacturer declines any responsibility whatsoever, either civil of criminal, in the case of
unauthorised interference or replacement of one or more parts or assemblies on the machine, or if
accessories, tools and consumable materials are used that are different from those recommended
by the manufacturer himself or if the machine is inserted in a plant system and its proper function is
altered.
CHAPTER 2 - Safety and Accident Prevention
The Brobo Group 200HD/250HD Bench/Buff Grinder has been designed and manufactured in accordance to
Australian Standards. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that the instructions and warnings contained in this
chapter be carefully followed for correct usage of the machine.
2.1 Operation of the Machine
The Brobo Group 200HD/250HD Bench/Buff Grinder is specifically design for grinding of various ferrous metal
sections. This machine involves high-speed revolutions; therefore extreme caution is required when
operating the device.
The employer is responsible for instructing the personnel who, in turn, are obliged to inform the operator of any
accident risks, safety devices, noise emission and accident prevention regulations provided for by national and
international laws governing the use of the machine. The operator must be perfectly aware of the position
and functions of all the machine’s controls.
All those concerned must strictly adhere to ALL instructions, warnings and accident prevention
standards in this manual.
The following definitions are those provided for by the EEC DIRECTIVE ON MACHINERY No. 98/37/CE:
Danger Zone - any zone in and/or around a machine in which the presence of a person constitutes a risk
for the safety and health of that person.
Person Exposed - any person finding him or herself, either completely or partly in a danger zone.
Operator -the person or persons given the responsibility of installing, operating, adjusting, maintaining,
cleaning, repairing and transporting the machine.
2.1.1 Noise Level
The noise level of an idling grinder unit has been measured to be below 85 dBA.This complies with the
Australian Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 1992.
Please note that peak impulse noise levels will be experienced due to variables including drill characteristics,
type, and condition. This will also vary accordingly depending on the size and type of sample being drilled.
Under these circumstances, management should make available to the operator(s) the appropriate hearing
protection equipment as prescribed under the above stated act.