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28. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush
to remove chips or debris
— do not use your
hands.
29. Never leave the grinder running unattended. Turn
power off and do not leave machine until wheels
come to a complete stop.
30. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the grinder.
31. Don
’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet location, or expose
them to rain.
Don’t use this grinder in a flammable
environment. Keep work area well lighted.
32. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
33. Use the right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
34. Use proper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Table 1
(see sect. 6.2)
shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
35. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions
for
lubricating
and
changing
accessories.
36. Direction of feed: Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
37. Do not overtighten wheel nut.
38. Frequently clean grinding dust from beneath
grinder.
39. Use grinding wheel suitable for speed of grinder.
40. Inspect abrasive wheels for cracks or other forms
of damage. Perform a “ring test” to check wheel
integrity. Do not use a faulty or damaged wheel.
41. Verify that maximum RPM of abrasive wheels is
compatible with speed of grinder. Do not remove
the blotter (label) from either side of a grinding
wheel.
42. Allow abrasive wheels to reach full RPM before
starting the grinding operation.
43. Do not crowd the work so that the wheels slow.
44. Tool rests should be adjusted to approximately
1/16
” from wheel surface.
45. Do not grind on the side of a wheel; do all work on
the grinding face or edge near the tool rest.
46. Do not grind aluminum or magnesium, as these
may pose a fire hazard.
47. Use only the flanges that are furnished with the
grinder.
48. Do not start the grinder while a workpiece is
contacting a grinding wheel.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even fatal,
injury.
