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--- tools:general_metals:pedestal_grinder_clearance [2024/01/08 22:49] – created smartin015
+++ tools:general_metals:pedestal_grinder_clearance [2024/07/10 20:47] (current) – [Knowledge and Technique] smartin015
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-====== Metal Pedestal Grinder Proficiency Based Clearance ======
+====== Metal Pedestal Grinder Clearance ======
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+{{section>tools:general_metals:clearance_area&nofooter&noindent}}
 ====== Tool Specific Instruction ======
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 ===== Point out the following tool features =====
+  * Maintenance tags
+  * Allowed material labels
+  * Ventilation system & dust gates
+  * Power switches
+  * Safety shields (& locking thumbscrews)
+  * Dust collector on/off switch
 ===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup =====
+  * Demonstrate operation of the dust gates and dust collector
+  * Demonstrate running a grinder and grinding stock
+  * Demonstrate running the wire wheel and brushing stock
+  * Demonstrate attending the grinder for the full spin down process
 ===== Knowledge and Technique =====
+  * Can show proper selection of pedestal grinder based on the material (aluminum vs steel)
+  * Can show proper holding technique
+  * Can demonstrate proper initial checking of tongue guard (within 1/4" of disk periphery) and toolrest (within 1/8" of disk periphery)