PowerTec BGSS801, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
Always place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position
and unplug the power cord from its power source
before performing any assembly or adjustment.
Failure to do so could result in accidental starting resulting
in possible serious personal injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
REPLACE
the grinding wheels if there is any damage
at all. FAILURE to replace a damaged wheel can cause
serious injury to the operator.
WARNING
Repairs to the bench grinder should be performed
by trained personnel only. Unauthorized repairs or
replacement with non-factory parts could cause serious
injury to the operator and damage to the bench grinder.
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LUBRICATION
The bench grinder has sealed lubricated bearings in
the motor housing that do not require any additional
lubrication from the operator.
CLEANING
With the bench grinder unplugged, rotate the grinding
wheels slowly and inspect for any damage or trapped
debris. Periodically blow areas in and around the grinder
to keep the machine and work area clean.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS to clean
the bench grinder. A clean dry rag or brush is all that is
needed to remove dust and debris buildup.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor does not run. 1. Machine not plugged in. 1. Plug power cord into electrical receptacle.
2. Power switch in OFF position. 2. Flip switch to ON position.
3. Power cord is faulty. 3. Replace power cord.
4. Fuses or circuit breaker is open. 4. Overloaded electrical circuit.
5. Grinding wheels are blocked. 5. Unplug machine and remove obstruction.
Motor does not have
full power. 1. Incorrect line voltage. 1. Have a qualified electrician check line for
proper voltage.
2. Motor capacitor has failed 2. Replace motor capacitor
Motor runs hot 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Reduce pressure on workpiece.
2. Poor air circulation around motor. 2. Remove any blockage around motor.
3. Overuse in high ambient temperature
room
3. Reduce runtime to 20 minutes or less
Motor stalls or runs
slow. 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Reduce pressure on workpiece.
2. Incorrect line voltage. 2. Have a qualified electrician check line for
proper voltage.
3. Motor capacitor has failed 3. Replace motor capacitor
Fuse blows or circuit
breaker trips. 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Reduce pressure on workpiece.
2. Overloaded electrical circuit breaker. 2. Reduce the amount of items on circuit
3. Wrong fuse or circuit breaker 3. Replace with correct fuse or circuit breaker.
4. Defective cord, plug or switch creating a
short circuit.
4. Replace with new parts
5. Undersized or excessive length of
extension cord.
5. Use correct size.
6. Grinding wheels are blocked. 6. Unplug machine and remove obstruction.
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