SKU 95578
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c. Rotate the wheel 45 degrees and
repeat the test until the entire wheel
has been checked.
d. An undamaged wheel will give a
clear tone. If cracked, there will be a
dead sound and not a clear ring.
5. For wheels with paper gaskets
(blotters) or metal gaskets: Slip the
grinding wheel onto the Spindle with
the gasket first. The gasket should
be centered on the grinding wheel
and the wheel and gasket should rest
flat against the Inner Flange.
WARNING: To prevent serious
injury, gaskets must be used for all
grinding wheels they are provided
with. Gaskets help prevent
grinding wheel damage and wheel
slippage, causes of wheel failure.
6.
Spindle
Inner Flange
The raised portions on the Inner
Flange must line up with the flats on
the spindle so that they lock together,
as shown above.
7. Thread the Outer Flange onto the
Spindle. Using the Pin Wrench,
tighten only enough so that the wheel
is securely held on the spindle.
WARNING: To prevent serious
injury, do not overtighten flange.
Overtightening can damage the
wheel, causing wheel failure.
Installing a Threaded Accessory
TO PREVENT
INJURY:
Wear heavy-duty work gloves
when handling wire wheels
and brushes. These
accessories are sharp and
can cause injury.
1. The accessory MUST be:
• rated to at least 11,000 RPM.
• no larger than 4-1/2” in diameter.
• fitted with a threaded opening of
5/8” x 11 TPI.
• undamaged.
• a sanding disc and backing pad, a
sanding flap disc, a wire wheel or
a wire cup brush (accessories not
included).
2. Press in and hold the Spindle Lock
Button to prevent the Spindle from
turning.
3. Remove the Outer Flange and the
Inner Flange and keep in a safe
place.
4. Thread disc accessory firmly onto
the Spindle. Wrench tighten onto the
spindle.
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe
route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the power cord to possible damage.