Portable Grinder Inspection Checklist

Updated on: August 26, 2025

A person can hold a portable grinder in the hand and use it to cut, polish, sand, or grind various materials, including stone, wood, and metal. It is more appropriate for flexible or on-site use than stationary work because it is portable and hand-operated, and it usually has a revolving abrasive wheel or disc.

Key Characteristics:

Hand-held: Small and made to be held in the hand and controlled by hand.
Abrasive disc or wheel: Grinding or cutting by an abrasive disk or wheel.
Electric or pneumatic powered: Typically driven by compressed air or electricity (corded or battery-operated).
Versatile: Frequently employed in maintenance, fabrication, metalworking, and building projects.

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Checkpoints for Portable Grinder Inspection :

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1	Portable Grinder should be physically sound and in working condition.
2	Portable Grinder Cable should be damage free and always use industrial plug to take power connection.
3	Capacity of Motor should be marked clearly or refer manual.
4	Dead man switch should be in working condition.
5	Provision of flexible cord to prevent cable damage.
6	Provision of handle for better control.
7	Wheel guard installation with grinder. Gap between guard and wheel should not be more than 3mm.
8	Grinding/cutting wheel should free from defect and rotating capacity should be marked. Inspection before every use.
9	Double insulation and grounding by proper means.
10	Must use designated key for removing and changing wheel.
11	Operation of machine by competent and experienced person.
12	RPM of wheel must be greater than RPM of motor.
13	Must use all PPE while operating Portable Grinder.