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MAINTENANCE
WARNING.
To reduce the risk of injury,
turn unit off and disconnect machine
from power source before installing and
removing accessories, before adjusting
or changing set-ups or when making
repairs. Be sure the trigger switch is in
the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
WARNING.
Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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.
WARNING.
Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal
injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life
of the unit under normal operating conditions.
Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
GUARD REPLACEMENT (FIG.9)
After extended use, the guard may become worn
and need adjustments or replacing. If you drop
your grinder and damage the guard it may also be
necessary for you to replace it.
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN
REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED:
Unplug the grinder. Failure to unplug your grinder
could result in accidental starting causing serious
injury.
Remove and reassemble parts as shown in Fig.9.
Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut
until spindle locks.
Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove
clamp nut from spindle.
Remove grinding wheel and disc flange.
Using the hex key, loosen the clamp screw until the
guard can be adjusted or removed.
If you are making adjustments, rotate the guard to
its correct position as shown in figures 3, 4, and 9,
then retighten clamp screw securely. Never use
your grinder without the guard in place and
properly adjusted. See Fig.3, 4, and 5.
Note: Be sure the tabs on the guard are seated in
the groove in the bearing cap.
If you are replacing the guard, loosen the clamp
screw until the guard can be removed from the
bearing cap.
Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing
cap, Fig.9.
Note: If the new guard will not fit, loosen the clamp
screw until the guard slides over the bearing cap.
GRINDING
WHEEL
GUARD
DISC
FLANGE
CLAMP
SCREW
FLAT(S)
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
SPINDLE
BEARING CAP
CLAMP
NUT
WRENCH
TO
TIGHTEN
TO
LOOSEN
Fig. 9
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