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


	Using this product can result in severe injuries and damages. To prevent these, 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 by this product can cause lung damage, skin irritation, and allergies.
	If vibrations or any other abnormalities occur, discontinue use immediately. Continuing to use the product under these conditions may cause it to break or fall off, potentially resulting in injury or loss of sight.
	Do not use the product exceeding the maximum rotational speed and the Brush protruding length. 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.
	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 workpiece from overheating. DO NOT touch the machined area of the workpiece with your hands.
	Ensure the product is used within the standard machining parameters. Exceeding these parameters may cause the product to break, fracture, or fall off the machine tool, leading to operator injuries or loss of sight.
	Ensure there is no interference between the product and the workpiece when setting the depth of cut. Otherwise, the bristles and other components of this product may break, fracture or fall off from the machine tool and cause operator injuries or loss of sight.

Wear protective gears

Wear protective gear such as goggles, a face mask, gloves, and earmuffs when using this product. Additionally, ensure your skin is covered 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 for at least one minute prior to operation, or at least for three minutes in case the Brush or the machine tool has been replaced, to make sure there is no looseness, vibration or any other abnormality.

[End Type]Make sure that the tip of the product is inside a bore with a diameter Φ20 mm or smaller before rotating it.

Notes for When Setting up This Product on the Machine


	Refer to the instruction manual of the machine when setting up the Brush on the machine. If the product is not clamped properly, this product may fall off from the tool holder while in operation. 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 the product on a machine tool that can control the rotational speed.
Make sure to use a tool holder that is the right size for the shank diameter of this product.