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in the reservoir once a week to avoid clogging the
aluminum oxide wheel. A drain plug at the bottom
of the reservoir can be removed to flush out the
reservoir and remove sediment. Figure 8.
Figure 8. Drain plug on reservoir.
Drain
C. GEAR BOX
The gear box contains the worm-and-pinion gear
that transmits power to both the 4
1
/
2
" and 10"
wheels. The gears should be lubricated with a
light gear grease after every 300 hours of use.
Inspect the gears for wear or damage during
each lubrication. To lubricate:
1.
Remove gearbox cover. Figure 7.
2.
Apply a light coating of grease to the gears.
3.
Re-attach cover.
Figure 7. Gear Box cover removed.
The motor of the Slow-Speed Grinder oper-
ates at high speeds. DO NOT attempt to
inspect or lubricate the gears while the
machine is running. Turn off the machine
and disconnect it from its power source
before servicing. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
IX. MAINTENANCE (Continued)
DO NOT attempt to use the 10" grinding
wheel without filling the reservoir with
water. Overheating caused by lack of lubri-
cation could damage the grinding wheel, as
well as the tool or blade you are grinding.
Ensure that the reservoir is filled with clean
water. Sediment-filled water can clog the
wheel and lessen the grinder’s ability to
work effectively.
DO NOT allow the grinding wheel to stay
immersed in water for long periods of time
without running. The water can cause the
wheel to become waterlogged and unbal-
anced and may cause sections of the wheel
to break off when the wheel is started.
Always drain the reservoir when the grinder
will not be used. Serious personal injury
may occur.
D. WATER RESERVOIR
A constant supply of water is essential for opti-
mum 10" wheel performance. Change the water
