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hey there handyman if you've ever used
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an angle grinder you know just how
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powerful and versatile these tools can
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be but with great power comes great
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responsibility today I'm going to give
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you the lowdown on how to use an angle
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grinder safely first things first safety
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gear always wear safety goggles to
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protect your eyes from flying debris
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gloves are a must to keep your hands
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safe and don't forget ear protection
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Grinders are loud and of course a dust
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mask if you're working with materials
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that produce a lot of dust now let's
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talk about the tool itself before you
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even plug it in inspect the grinder and
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the disc for any damage cracks or chips
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can cause the disc to shatter which is
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the last thing you want make sure the
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disc is properly attached and the guard
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is in place when you're ready to grind
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always hold the tool with both hands
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this gives you better control and
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reduces the risk of accidents keep a
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firm grip but don't muscle it let the
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tool do the work always work in a well
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ventilated area angle grinders can
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produce a lot of dust and fumes
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especially when cutting through metal
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make sure you're not grinding near
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flammable materials Sparks can fly up to
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15 ft speaking of Sparks keep a fire
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extinguisher nearby just in case better
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safe then sorry one last tip never Force
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the grinder if it feels like you have to
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push hard you're probably using the
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wrong disc or technique take your time
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and let the grinder do its job all right
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that's it for today with these safety
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tips in mind you'll be grinding like a
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pro in no time stay safe out there and
