
METAL CUTTING SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before using the tools in this catalog! PROJECTILE AND FRAGMENTATION HAZARDS: BREATHING AND SKIN CONTACT HAZARDS: Modern metal cutting operations involve high spindle and cutter Grinding carbide or other advanced cutting tool materials speeds and high temperatures and cutting forces. Hot metal chips produces dust or mist containing metallic particles. Breathing may fly off the workpiece during metal cutting. Although cutting tools this dust or mist — especially over an extended period — can are designed and manufactured to withstand high cutting forces and cause temporary or permanent lung disease or make existing temperatures, they can sometimes fragment, particularly if they are medical conditions worse. Contact with this dust or mist can subjected to over-stress, severe impact, or other abuse. irritate eyes, skin, and mucous membranes and may make existing skin conditions worse. • Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, • Always wear breathing protection and safety goggles including safety goggles, when operating metal cutting when grinding. machines or working nearby. • Provide ventilation control and collect and properly • Always make sure all machine guards are in place. dispose of dust, mist, or sludge from grinding. • Avoid skin contact with dust or mist. For more information, read the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet provided by Kennametal and consult General Industry Safety and Health Regulations, Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These safety instructions are general guidelines. Many variables affect machining operations. It is impossible to cover every specific situation. The technical information included in this catalog and recommendations on machining practices may not apply to your particular operation. For more information, consult the Kennametal Metal Cutting Safety booklet, available free from Kennametal at 724 539 5747 or fax 724 539 5439. For specific product safety and environmental questions, contact our Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Office at 724 539 5066 or fax 724 539 5372. SAFE-LOCK ® is a registered trademark and Safe-Lock is a trademark of Haimer GmbH. Weldon ® is a registered trademark of Weldon Tool Company. ©2025 Kennametal Inc. All rights reserved.