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OPERATION
• The
Grinder/Sander
MUST
be securely bolted or clamped to a solid work surface at a comfortable working height.
• Make sure the switch is in the
OFF
position before plugging in.
•
Stand to one side and turn switch on then allow motor to reach operating speed. Check for vibration and shut-off immediately if any vibration is detected.
•
VERY IMPORTANT!
The wheel rotates in a Clockwise direction when viewed from the left side. When viewed from the front, the top segment of the wheel exposed by the
shield is rotating toward the operator.
ALWAYS
grind objects pointing slightly downward and
NEVER
upward as they can be violently hurled toward you causing severe
injury or death!
•
Only apply a very light pressure against the wheel or the sanding belt when grinding.
NEVER
push an object hard against a grinding wheel or sanding belt.
• Always use the tool rests for support and stabilization.
• Only allow the object being ground to contact the wheel for several seconds at a time. Heat will quickly build in the wheel and ground object which can cause damage and
burns. Dip the object into the coolant in the tray as required.
•
NEVER
grind against the side of the wheel as an imbalance condition or even cracking can occur.
ADJUSTING BELT ANGLE
•
Make sure the grinder is
OFF
and
UNPLUGGED!
•
Loosen the two inner hex-head screws, rotate the Sanding Belt Arm to the desired position and retighten screws.
ADJUSTING BELT TRACKING
“Tracking” the sanding belt means to center the belt on its rollers so that it does not make contact with the sides of the belt cover.
• Make sure the grinder is OFF and UNPLUGGED!
• Rotate the grinding wheel.
•
As you rotate the grinding wheel, watch how the sanding belt rides on the
upper roller. If the belt is tracking properly, the sanding belt should be centered
between the sides of the belt cover (Fig B).
• While spinning the wheel, turn the tracking control knob counterclockwise to
make the belt move to the left, or turn the tracking control knob clockwise to
make the belt move to the right (Fig B).
•
After the belt is centered, rotate the grinding wheel approximately ten times to
ensure that the belt continues to track properly. Readjust if required.
Sanding belt should be centered
between belt covers
FIG. B
Belt tracking
knob
Safety guard
knob
