OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER
The Bench Grinder is designed for hand held
grinding, sharpening, and cleaning
operations.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION!
Hot sparks are produced during grinding
operations.
GRINDING CHART
1. Stand to the side of the Bench Grinder and
plug in the power cord to a suitable power
source.
2. Remain to the side of the Bench Grinder
and turn it “ON” by moving the power switch
to the up position.
3. Allow the grinding wheels to come up to a
steady speed for at least one minute before
any grinding is done.
4. Adjust the eye shields. Place the work
piece flat on the appropriate tool rest for the
desired operation. Firmly hold onto the work
piece - use pliers, vise clamps, if necessary.
5. Move the work piece towards the
grinding wheel until it lightly touches. Move
the work piece back and forth across the
front surface of the grinding wheel removing
the amount of material desired. Grinding in
one spot on the wheel will create uneven
wear on the wheel face and require frequent
dressing and shorten the life of the wheel.
6. Never force the work piece against the
grinding wheel, especially if the wheel is cold.
Apply the work piece slowly, allowing the
grinding wheel an opportunity to warm up.
This will minimize the chance of wheel
breakage. Do not grind using the sides of the
grinding wheels. Do not apply coolant directly
to the grinding wheel.
7. If the work piece gets too hot, the operator
may place the hot end into water in a quench
tray to cool it.
8. After completing the grinding operations,
turn “OFF” the Bench Grinder by pushing
down on the Power Switch.
It will take a few
minutes for the grinding wheels to come to a
complete stop.
9. Unplug the Bench Grinder from the power
source.
NOTE:
To prevent unauthorized use
of the Bench Grinder, the power switch has a
removable locking key. With the power switch
in the “OFF” position, pull the locking key out.
The Bench Grinder cannot be turned “ON”
with the key removed. Insert the locking key
to resume grinding operations.
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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Everyday eyeglasses are
NOT
safety
glasses.
ALWAYS
wear Safety Goggles (that
comply with ANSI standard Z87.1) when
operating power tools.
BEFORE USING GRINDER
Operating a Bench Grinder can be
dangerous if safety and common sense are
ignored. The operator must be familiar with
the operation of the tool. Read this manual
to understand this Bench Grinder.
DO NOT
operate this Bench Grinder if you do not fully
understand the limitations of this tool.
DO
NOT
modify this Bench Grinder in any way.
To avoid serious injury and damage to the
tool, read and follow all of the Safety and
Operating Instructions on pages 3 - 8 before
operating the Bench Grinder.
To avoid serious injury, never grind on
the sides of the grinding wheels.