IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number ................................................. 17204
Power Source.....................................120V AC, 60 Hz
Maximum developed horsepower .....................1/2 Hp
Amps .......................................................................2.8
Speed ..........................................3450 RPM (no load)
Wheel size ....................................6" x 3/4", 1/2" arbor
Wire brush ...............................6" dia, 1/2" - 5/8" arbor
Lamp.............................Automotive type 12 V, 6 Watt,
single contact bayonet
Tool rests ................................................Right and left
Eye shields .............................................Right and left
Spark arrestors .......................................Right and left
Net weight ........................................24.1 lbs (10.9 kg)
INTRODUCTION
Your 6" Bench Grinder is a dependable tool that is
designed for hand-grinding operations such as
sharpening chisels, screwdrivers, drill bits, removing
excess metal, and smoothing metal surfaces. Easy to
operate, it’s the ideal bench grinder for the serious
Do-It-Yourselfer.
Please take time to read this Instruction Manual
thoroughly. Pay attention to all safety rules. A
thorough understanding of your bench grinder will
enable you to use it to its full potential.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................................2
Introduction ..........................................................2
Specifications.......................................................2
LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................2
SAFETY .....................................................................3
General Safety Warnings.....................................3
Special Safety Rules for Bench Grinders ............4
Electrical Requirements.......................................5
BEFORE YOU START...............................................7
Glossary of Terms................................................7
Unpacking Your Bench Grinder ...........................8
Assembly Instructions..........................................9
OPERATION ............................................................10
Light ...................................................................10
Mounting the Grinder .........................................10
Changing the Grinding Wheel ...........................10
Changing the Light Bulb ....................................11
Before Grinding..................................................11
When Grinding ...................................................11
Reshaping Grinding Wheel ................................11
Using Dressing Wheel .......................................12
MAINTENANCE.......................................................12
Lubrication .........................................................12
Cleaning.............................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................13
SERVICE..................................................................14
LIMITED WARRANTY
Wilton Power Tools are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair or alterations, lack of maintenance, or use for purposes other than those for which the tool was designed. This
warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Any return must be preauthorized, so please
contact our Consumer Relations Department with warranty claims at 1-800-274-6848 for further instructions. If it is determined that the
product is within this warranty, replacement parts or complete product replacement will be made at our discretion.
WMH TOOL GROUP
TM
LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WMH TOOL GROUP
TM
SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
