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2. Loosen each Eye Shield Locking Knob and move
both Eye Shields up to access the Work Rests.
3. Remove the Wheel Cover Locking Knobs (36)
holding Wheel Covers (19, 34) to the Bench Grinder.
4. Remove Wheel Covers.
5. Place a small wooden wedge between the Grinding
Wheel and Work Rest to prevent Wheel from rotating.
6. Remove the right side Grinding Wheel (32)
by turning the Lock Nut (33) counterclockwise
with a wrench (not included).
7. Remove the left side Grinding Wheel (35)
by turning the Lock Nut (20) clockwise
with a wrench (not included).
8. Remove the Outer Flange and remove
Grinding Wheel. Keep the Inner Flange
in position on the Spindle.
9. Closely inspect the Grinding or Cut-Off
Wheel before mounting. Perform a ring-test
on the wheel (unless wheel is smaller than
4" or is an unusual shape) as follows:
a. Suspend wheel using a dowel or
finger through the arbor hole.
Tap
Wheel
Here
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
Hang
Wheel
from
Dowel
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b. Tap the flat side of the wheel with a light non-
metallic object, such as a screwdriver handle,
at a point 45° from the vertical center line on
each side of the wheel and 1 – 2 inches from
the edge of the wheel (see Illustration).
c. Rotate the wheel 90° 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.
10. For wheels with paper gaskets (blotters) or
metal gaskets: Slip the wheel onto the Spindle
with the gasket first. The gasket should be
centered on the wheel and the wheel and
gasket should rest flat against the 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.
11. Thread the Flange Nut onto the Spindle.
Wrench tighten only enough so that the
wheel is securely held on the spindle.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do
not overtighten Flange Nut. Overtightening
can damage the wheel, causing wheel failure.
Workpiece 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. The power cord must
reach the work area with enough extra length
to allow free movement while working.
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be hazardous objects, such
as utility lines or foreign objects, nearby that
will present a hazard while working.
5. You must use personal safety equipment including,
but not limited to, ANSI-approved eye and hearing
protection, as well as heavy-duty work gloves.
6. Before beginning work, provide for sparks and
debris that will fly off the work surface.
General Operation
1. Make sure that the Switch is in the off-position,
then plug in the tool.
2. Insert the Safety Key and turn the Power Switch on.
3. Allow the tool to come up to full speed
before touching the wheel.
4. Control the tool’s speed using the Speed
Knob next to Power Switch.
5. Apply the workpiece to the wheel,
allowing the tool to operate at full speed.
If the tool bogs down, use lighter pressure.
6. To create a smoother surface,
keep the workpiece moving over the wheel.
7. When finished, turn the Power Switch
off and remove the Safety Key.
8.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, AFTER USE:
Turn off the tool. Unplug the tool. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
