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====== Metal Pedestal Grinder Clearance ======

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====== Tool Specific Instruction ======

===== 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)