I like the LOOK of the naked belt, BUT, knowing ( I am missing a finger) what unprotected machinery CAN do, I wouldnt do that.
I reached for the governor on a Detroit diesel while the Turbo was spun up TIGHT, it had just been wound up, & doing a tune up requires removing the intake stack from the turbo, leaving it open. It sucked my hand in. I saw pictures of 3 other mechanics who made the same mistake, they lost 2 fingers, because it was turning slow enough to NOT destroy the blades & the suction. The bones broke 5 of the 7 primary blades. There IS a guard, just for this operation. The company I worked for didnt own NOT ONE, nor was this ever a topic in a safety meeting. BUT, do Not feel sad for me. I KNEW when it happened it was for a reason. less than 2 months later, the oilfield crashed & the $$$ I got kept my family together!
I Just really like Beer & yardwork! I cant get a DWI driving a lawnmower in the yard.. yet.
HEY, Free Spirit!!! ( dont you go a tellin on me now!
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