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Eye Shield Installation

Eye shields must be installed before operating the bench grinder.

1. Mount the left and right shield rods to the inside of the wheel guards, using hex bolts.

2. Once shield rods are firmly in place, slide the shield bracket onto the shield rod.

3. Tighten the carriage bolt, leaving it loose enough to allow the safety shield to be raised and

lowered easily.

NOTE: The eye shield should move freely when being adjusted, but stay in place when the
locking knob is tightened.

WARNING! Turn the power off and remove the plug from the outlet before changing

the grinding wheels. When turning the grinder on with a newly installed wheel, DO NOT

Summary of Contents for 45989

Page 1: ...MANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious perso...

Page 2: ...NTENDED USE This Ironton 8in Bench Grinder is ideal for use in sharpening chisels axes and other wood cutting tools It is also useful for repairing tips on screwdrivers and drill bits or for removing...

Page 3: ...sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords may cause a fire and increase the risk of electric shock Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed a...

Page 4: ...dication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing dangling objects or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and glo...

Page 5: ...erator or bystanders Always use guards and eye shields Use wheel suitable for speed of bench grinder Do not operate bench grinder when flammable fumes are present Sparks from the wheel or motor brush...

Page 6: ...a workbench or grinding stand WARNING Bench grinders vibrate Grinder movement during high speed rotation may cause injury to the operator or damage to the workpiece Mount the grinder securely to a stu...

Page 7: ...slide the shield bracket onto the shield rod 3 Tighten the carriage bolt leaving it loose enough to allow the safety shield to be raised and lowered easily NOTE The eye shield should move freely when...

Page 8: ...ks chips or other damage 7 Wipe the flange surfaces clean and install the new wheel flange and the spindle hex nut 8 To install a new grinding wheel reverse the above procedure 9 Be sure the grinding...

Page 9: ...ool rest to accommodate large or unusually shaped workpieces Always keep the workpiece moving across the face of the grinding wheel Grinding continuously on the same spot on the wheel will cause groov...

Page 10: ...object frequently using the coolant tray coolant tray WORKLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT When the light bulb is worn out and will no longer work unfasten the screws that hold the lamp cover and then gently r...

Page 11: ...e the rate at which the workpiece is fed into the working area of the tool grinding wheel Wavy condition on surface of workpiece 1 Machine vibrating 2 Workpiece not being held firmly 3 Wheel face unev...

Page 12: ...Page of 14 12 DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST...

Page 13: ...15 Cord Press Base Plate 2 49 Philips Screw Zinc coating 4 16 Philips Screw Black 4 50 Magnifier Mount Rod 1 17 Philips Screw Black 4 51 Magnifier Eyeshield Assembly 1 18 Lamp Cover Assembly 2 52 Rig...

Page 14: ...from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on h...