Makita is a company that manufactures a number of die grinders. They recommend that their consumers operate die grinders manufactured by their company in clean work environments that are well lit. Unnecessary bystanders should be kept at a safe distance from work areas where die grinders are in regular or even moderate use. Consumers need to keep die grinder operations away from flammable materials because power tools can create sparks, triggering a fire or explosion.
Die grinder operators are advised to remain alert while operating their die grinder to avoid injury. Applying too much pressure to a work piece can cause damage to a die grinder or injury to the operator. Die grinders should never be operated in a fashion where the cutting component is facing toward the operator, according to the Power Tool Institute.
Die grinder equipment needs to be sheltered from wet or damp environments to keep them functioning properly, according to Makita. Only proper accessories should be employed for use in die grinder models. Consumers should take care not to let the moving components of a die grinder come in contact with their body because they can easily and severely injury themselves. According to the Power Tool Institute, die grinders and die grinder accessories should be stored in a place free of excessive heat and cold.
Loose clothing and long hair can get caught in the moving parts of a die grinder. According to Sioux Tools, die grinder consumers should employ safety glasses or some other form of protection to keep loose particles from damaging the eyes. Sioux Tools recommends that die grinder operators utilize a respirator or dust mask while operating their die grinder because ground-up dust can be damaging to the lungs.
Die grinder components move at several thousand RPM (rotations per minute) and can heat up to excessive temperatures. For this reason, die grinder operators should avoid physical contact with their die grinder after longer periods of use to avoid severe burns. All die grinder manufacturers include operation manuals that outline specific safety measures that need to be considered while operating their product.