BENCH GRINDER SAFETY
1. This bench grinder is designed for sharpening and
honing cutting tools, using the appropriate accessories.
Using the machine for any other purpose for which it
is not designed may result in serious injuries, machine
damage and voiding of the warranty.
2. Grinding wheel safety:
• Only use grinding wheels rated for a speed higher
than 3450 RPM (maximum RPM of the tool).
• Inspect wheels for cracks or fragments before start-
ing the machine. Replace damaged wheels imme-
diately. Never use a questionable grinding wheel,
as the RPM of the machine can send broken wheel
fragments flying at high speeds.
• Do not use a wheel that vibrates. If a wheel vibrates,
it may be that the bearings of the shaft need replac-
ing.
• Check that the grinding stone can rotate smoothly
before starting the machine.
• The grinding wheel is for grinding. Never attempt to
cut anything with the grinding wheel.
3. The use of accessories or attachments not recom-
mended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of per-
sonal injury.
4. DANGER: fire hazard. Do not grind or polish magne-
sium or magnesium alloys.
5. Preventing accidental starting. Make sure the power
switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging in the
machine. Always make sure the power switch is in the
OFF position and the machine is unplugged when doing
any cleaning, adjustments, assembly, setup operations,
or when not in use.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Operate in a well ventilated area. Keep the floor area
around the bench grinder level and free of slippery sub-
stances or other tripping hazards.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles to protect your
eyes from sparks and chips. Use hearing protection to
protect yourself from hearing loss.
3. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry as they might
get drawn in by the tool. Tie back long hair.
4. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to pacemakers could cause pacemaker inter-
ference or pacemaker failure.
5. Chips are harmful to your health. Use NIOSH-ap-
proved dust masks or other respiratory protection dur-
ing operation and cleaning.
6. Always turn off and unplug the bench grinder before
making any adjustments or repair tasks. Never adjust
the bench grinder or the workpiece while the tool is run-
ning.
PREPARING THE BENCH GRINDER
When transporting the bench grinder, carry it by the
base. Never carry the device by its guards or its acces-
sories.
1. Examine the bench grinder for any damaged or miss-
ing parts. Replace or repair damaged parts before op-
eration. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other
fasteners are properly tightened.
2. Do not operate this tool until it is completely assem-
bled and installed according to the instructions. Make
sure all adjustments are correct and all connections are
tight. Keep all guards in place.
DURING OPERATION
1. Never start the machine with any load already applied
to either grinding wheel. Stand to the side of the bench
grinder during start-up. Switch it ON and let the bench
grinder reach full speed for roughly one minute to warm
up the wheel and to ensure proper operation.
2. Never grind on a cold wheel. Run the bench grinder
for one full minute before applying the workpiece. Cold
wheels have an increased likelihood of chipping during
operation.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR BENCH GRINDER
WARNING!
Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions
and the warning labels.
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