Safety Precautions

Warning and Caution Logos

The meanings of the indications and symbols related to matters which must be observed in order to ensure the safety of this product are as detailed below.

Warning and Caution Logos

	WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
	CAUTION indicates practices that may cause injuries and damages

Symbols

	Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
	This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards.

Operator Safety Protection


	There is a potential for severe injuries and damages listed below when using the product. To prevent them, make sure to take safety measures and use the product with caution. The product may break, fracture or fall off from the machine tool and cause operator injuries or loss of sight. It may also cause damages to the machine tool, jig, fixture or workpiece. Dust and chips generated when using this product can cause blindness and injury. Dust and particles generated when using this product can cause lung damage, skin irritation and allergy.
	If vibrations or any other abnormality occurs, discontinue use immediately. If the use of the product is continued with any abnormality, the product may break or fall off, possibly causing injury or loss of sight.
	The tip of the tool may become overheated when it is applied to a workpiece for a prolonged span of time, causing ceramic fiber bristles to break loose, which may possibly result in operator injuries or loss of sight. Adjust the machining time to prevent the machined area of the workpiece from overheating. DO NOT touch the machined area of the workpiece directly with hands.
	Make sure to use the product within the range of standard machining parameters. If the product is used exceeding the standard parameters, it may break, fracture or fall off from the machine tool and cause operator injuries or loss of sight.
	Make sure that the product is the appropriate size for the workpiece main bore diameter. If the product is not the appropriate size for the workpiece main bore diameter, it may break and cause operator injuries or loss of sight.

Wear protective gears

Wear protective gears such as goggles, face mask, gloves, and earmuff when using this product. Furthermore, make sure to cover your skin with clothing.

Chips and Dust

Make sure to use a dust collector or other means to collect chips, dust, and other substances to prevent them from scattering into the surrounding.

Attention to the Work Area

Install an enclosure so that persons other than the operator do not enter the work area, and ensure that all persons, if any, in the work area are wearing protective gears.
In particular be careful that children do not enter the work area.
Keep the floor of the work area clean at all times to prevent the risk of slipping or tripping on chips, dust, cutting fluids, coolant, or other substances.
There is the risk of fire caused by heating, sparks, or other factor resulting from use of the product. Do not use the product close to a flammable liquid or in an explosive atmosphere. Also be sure to enact fire prevention measures.

Pre-Use Inspection

Perform a test run after setting up the Brush on the machine and making sure there is no looseness, vibration or any other abnormality.
Make sure that the Brush is free of any visible damage or abnormality prior to use.

Notes for When Setting up This Product on the Machine


	Make sure to hold the shank of this product by 30 mm or more with the tool holder. Otherwise, vibrations may cause this product to fall off from the tool holder. It may cause operator blindness or injury.

Dust and chips generated by using the product can affect the sliding parts of the machine tool. Make sure to remove dust and chips by using sludge collection systems, oil skimmer or other means.
Make sure to use a tool holder that is the right size for the shank diameter of this product.
Make sure to use the product on a machine tool that can control the rotational speed.