Mounting the Grinder to the Workbench
Before attempting to use this grinder, it must
be properly mounted to a workbench or
grinding stand. (See Figure 2)
CAUTION:
Bench grinders vibrate. Grinder
movement during high-speed rotation may
cause injury or damage to the workpiece or
operator. Mount the grinder securely to a
sturdy workbench or grinding stand.
1. Position the grinder on the workbench.
2. Mark the workbench through the four
mounting holes located in the grinder base.
3. Drill holes in the workbench at the marks.
4. Using four long bolts, washers, lock-washers
and nuts, as shown (not supplied), secure the
grinder to the workbench.
WARNING!
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER
OUTLET BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT, INSTALLING OR CHANGING GRINDING WHEELS.
CAUTION:
The grinder must be assembled and adjusted before use. DO NOT plug unit into
power source until the unit has been completely assembled and adjusted.
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ASSEMBLY
Wheel
Guards
Heavy-duty Steel Base
with Mounting Holes
3X Magnifier
Eye Shield
Eye Shield
Spark
Guard
Adjustable
Tool Rest
On/Off Switch
Grinding
Wheel
6" & 8" Bench Grinders
Figure 2
Bolt
Flat
Washer
Lock
Washer
Hex Nut
Installing Tool Rests (See Figure 3)
1. Unscrew and remove the carriage bolt from
the tool rest knob.
2. Attach the tool rest bracket to the inside of the
wheel guard as shown. Note: position lower
slot in bracket over pin on wheel guard.
3. Attach tool rest to tool rest bracket with thumb
knob (large).
Note: V-groove tool rest mounts on left side.
4. Adjust the distance between the wheel and
the tool rest to maintain 1/16 in. or less
separation as the diameter of the wheel
decreases with use.
5. Tighten knob securely.
6. Repeat for the left tool rest.
Tool Rest
Bracket
Tool Rest
Thumb Knob
Adjusting Spark Guards (Figure 4)
1. Loosen the upper wheel/spark guard screws.
2. Adjust the spark guards to within 1/16" of the
grinding wheel or other accessory being used.
3. Tighten screws securely.
Spark Guard
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Wheel/Spark Guard Screw
Installing Eye Shields (Figure 5)
Eye shields must be installed before operating
the bench grinder.
1. Mount the left and right shield brackets to the
inside of the wheel guards as shown.
2. Attach the left and right eye shields to the
shield brackets with thumb knobs (small).
Note:
3X magnifying eye shield mounts to
left side.
3. Adjust the eye shield so that it is between the
operatorís eyes and the grinding wheel or
other accessory.
4. Tighten eye shield thumb knobs securely.
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Thumb Knob
Shield Bracket
Eye Shield
Tool Rest
Knobs
Eye Shield
Thumb Knobs
Utility Tray
Flat
Washer
Tool Rest Knob
Tool Rest
Guide
Pin
Carriage
Bolt
Flat Washer
Star Washer
Thumb Knob
