Power Brush Safety Requirements:
In normal power brushing operations, the material being removed, such as burrs, scale, dirt, weld slag, or other residue will fly off the brush with considerable force along with brush filaments which break off due to fatigue.

The POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY EXISTS for both the brush operator and others in the work area (up to 50 or more feet from the brush). To protect against this hazard, before rotating the brush, during rotation, and until rotation stops, operators and others in area must wear SAFETY GOGGLES, or FULL FACE SHIELDS WORN OVER SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS and use PROTECTIVE CLOTHING and EQUIPMENT.

You must follow all operator and safety instructions, as well as all common safety practices which reduce the likelihood or severity of physical injury.

Safety Goggles:
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 Z87.1 "Occupational Eye and Face Protection".

Guards:
Keep all machine guards in place.

Speeds:
Observe all speed restrictions indicated on brushes, containers, labels, or printed in pertinent literature. MSFS or MAX. MSFS means Maximum Safe Free Speed (RPM) - spinning free with no work applied. For reasons of safety, MSFS/MAX. MSFS should not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Safety Standard:
Comply with the Safety Standards of the American National Standards Institute Standard ANSI B165.1.

Protective Equipment:
Appropriate protective clothing and equipment must be used where there is a possibility of injury that can be prevented by such clothing or equipment.

Brush Usage Recommendations:

Avoid Excessive Pressure - Excessive pressure causes over-bending of the filaments and heat build-up resulting in filament breakage, rapid dulling and reduced brush life. Instead of greater pressure on a brush, try: (1) a brush with a more aggressive cutting action (increased wire size, decreased filament length, different brush type, i.e. knot type instead of crimped wire type), or (2) higher speed (increased RPM, increased brush diameter).

Inspection and Storage - Upon receipt, inspect brushes for damage, rust and deterioration. Store in original containers in a clean, dry location. Do not allow distortion of brush filaments/components or foreign matter to become lodged in the brush face.

Dust and Fumes - Wear respiratory protection against this hazard (see ANSI Z88.2).

Brushing Problems - DO NOT ALLOW UNSAFE CONDITIONS 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 which is functioning improperly (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.

Availability of ANSI Standards:
Contact The American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. Standard B165.1 is referenced based on the collective experience of the ABMA Industrial Division members and provided solely as a public service for the guidance of the users of the members' products. These recommendations are not necessarily complete with respect to any particular application and common sense safety considerations should be adhered to generally. Any applicable federal, state, local law or regulation must be strictly adhered to and is controlling over any recommendation contained herein.

BEFORE STARTING BRUSH...
Use eye protection and safety equipment. Inspect brush for rust, damage, Max. RPM, etc. If Max. RPM marked on the power tool is higher than the brush Max. RPM, DO NOT MOUNT THE BRUSH.

AND DON'T FORGET...
Inspect and jog machine to ensure that 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.