Safety Information

Safety requirements for the use and care of Anderson power driven brushes

FAILURE TO OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
All operators must read and understand safety information thoroughly and completely before using power driven brushes.

1. Safety Guards:
Safety goggles, or full face shields worn over safety glasses with side shields MUST BE WORN by all OPERATORS and OTHERS IN THE AREA OF POWER BRUSH OPERATIONS. Comply with the requirements of ANSI Z87 (Occupational Eye and Face Protection)
2. Guards:
After mounting the brush on the tool or in the machine, make sure that all safety guards are in place.
3. Speeds:
Observe all speed restrictions indicated on the brushes, containers, labels or those printed in pertinent literature. Especially observe all restrictions printed on the SAFETY INSERT that is packed with the brush. "MSFS" or "MAX". SFS" means Maximum Safe Free Speed (R.P.M.) - spinning with no work applied. For reasons of Safety, the "MSFS/MAX. SFS" should not be exceeded under any circumstances.
4. Safety Standards:
Comply with the Safety Standards of the American national Standards Institution, ANSI B165.1 "Safety Requirements For Design, Care and Use of Power Driven Brushing Tools."
5. Protective Equipment:
Appropriate protective clothing and equipment (such as eye protection, gloves, respirator, etc.) must be used where a possibility of injury exist that can be prevented by such equipment.
6. Before Starting Brush:
Use eye protection and safety equipment. Inspect brush for rust, damage, speed limit, etc. If no-load speed marked on the power tool is higher than the brush speed limit, Do Not mount the brush. Inspect and jog machine to assure the brush is mounted properly and securely, machine guards are in place, no vibration, etc.. Run machine at operating speed for at least one minute before applying work. - DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF OR IN LINE WITH BRUSH.
7. Brush Pressure:
Operate the brush with lightest possible pressure so that only the tips of the wires come in contact with the work. If heavier pressures are used, the wire will be over-stressed ( bent excessively ) and will fatigue and break off. These broken wires, as well as rust, scale, burrs, paint, dirt or other residue being removed will fly off at great velocities and represent a potential hazard for both the operator and others in the work area. Eye protection is required to protect against these hazards.
8. Do not allow unsafe operations to continue:
Occasionally due to worn bearings, a bent spindle, an unusual application, operator abuse or inappropriate use, a brush may fail. DO NOT USE OR CONTINUE TO USE a failed brush or one that is not functioning properly ( i.e. throwing filaments, out of balance etc.) as this increases the possibility for further brush failure and hazard of injury. The cause of the failure should be evaluated and corrected immediately.
9. A Safety Insert is packed with every power brush. This SAFETY SLIP must be kept with the brush. ALL OPERATORS MUST READ IT.