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Intended Use 

This Ironton 8 Inch Heavy-Duty Benchtop 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 
excess metal burrs from pieces of cut metal. 

Packaging Contents 

 

Bench Grinder 

 

2 Eye Shields 

 

2 Tool Rests 

 

Hardware Bag 

 

Owner’s Manual 

 

Technical Specifications 

Property 

Specification 

Rate 

110V/60 Hz 

Motor 

3/4 HP 

Speed 

3600 RPM 

Wheel Size 

8 in. x 1 in. 

Arbor 

5/8 in. 

Weight 

35 lb. 

Important Safety Information 

WARNING

 

 

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury 
or property damage. 

 

The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or 
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be 
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.  

 

Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and 
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. 

 

Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or 
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product 
was designed.  

 

Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger 
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This 
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use 
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended. 

 

Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements. 

 

WARNING

 

WORK AREA SAFETY 

 

Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. 

Summary of Contents for 61456

Page 1: ...Benchtop Grinder Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions ma...

Page 2: ...at you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This benchtop grinder is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsi...

Page 3: ...Safety Information 4 Specific Operation Warnings 6 Grounding 6 Extension Cords 7 Main Parts of Bench Grinder 8 Assembly Instructions 8 Before Each Use 10 Operating Instructions 11 After Each Use 12 Ma...

Page 4: ...on when using this tool Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have rea...

Page 5: ...gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided Wear the proper personal protective...

Page 6: ...oduct without the guards in place Do not leave the tool running unattended Specific Operation Warnings WARNING Always wear eye protection Only use accessories rated at least equal to the maximum speed...

Page 7: ...al Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustra...

Page 8: ...uired If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size If you are using an extension cord outdoors make...

Page 9: ...use injury to the operator or damage to the workpiece Mount the grinder securely to a sturdy workbench or grinding stand 1 Position the grinder on the workbench Mark the workbench through the two moun...

Page 10: ...htened Ring Testing and Installing the Grinding Wheel 1 Suspend the wheel on the arbor but do not tighten the spindle nut 2 Imagine a vertical line up the center of the wheel With a hard plastic or wo...

Page 11: ...tions Do not over tighten wheel nut Excessive tightening can cause the wheel to crack during operation Always use the grinder s wheel guards and safety shields ADJUST DISTANCE BETWEEN WHEEL AND TOOL R...

Page 12: ...metal becomes heated so much that it gets blue colored it will be too soft to be useful You must grind off the part that is colored cool the workpiece and start again After Each Use WARNING Do not to...

Page 13: ...ntacting service personnel or your local dealer If the problem continues after troubleshooting call your local dealer for assistance Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Motor will not start Low v...

Page 14: ...ace of wheel Dress the grinding wheel Workpiece not being held tightly Use a holding device to more firmly retain the workpiece Burning spots or cracks in the workpiece Improper type of grinding wheel...

Page 15: ...Page 15 of 19 Parts Diagram...

Page 16: ...ating 4 21 Left Spark Guard 1 22 Plain Eye Shield Assembly 1 23 Eye Shield Mount Rod 1 24 Flat Washer Black 2 25 Spring Washer Black 2 26 Hex Bolt Black 2 27 Eye Shield Lock Knob 2 28 Left Work Rest 1...

Page 17: ...eplacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a...

Page 18: ...claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in...

Page 19: ...Page 19 of 19 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China...

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