Angle grinder safety tips

Angle grinder safety tips

Trevor Raupach, Reporter

An angle grinder is a tool with many uses. You must be cautious when using one because of the fast wheel and consider the following tips:

  • When gripping the side handle look at where your fingers are because they are kind of close to the blade.
  • If cutting metal then don’t turn the wheel or bend it because it might break and fly apart.
  • When surface grinding, hold the tool at about a 20 to 30 degree angle and keep it moving around to prevent gouges.
  • Never carry the grinder with your finger on the switch because just one slight push might turn it on.

Remember these tips and read the manual before using the tool.