ASSEMbLy & OPErATiOn
Mounting the bench grinder
This bench grinder comes with 2 mounting holes in its base. For safety reasons it is highly recommended to secure the bench grinder onto a solid
work surface, or stand. (Mounting hardware and stand not included.)
Operating the bench grinder
The bench grinder is designed for hand held grinding, sharpening, and cleaning operations.
ALWAyS WEAr EyE PrOTEcTiOn!
Hot sparks
are produced during grinding operations.
1. Make sure the switch is in the "OFF" position.
2. Make sure the spark guards and tool rests are set 1/16” from the grinding wheels. Before starting the grinder, turn the grinding wheel by hand
one full turn to make certain the wheels to do not come into contact with the spark guards or tools rests.
3. Stand to the side of the bench grinder and plug in the power cord into the correct power source.
4. Remain to the side of the bench grinder and lift the switch to the "ON" position.
5. Allow the grinding wheels to come up to a steady speed for at least one minute.
6. Adjust the eye shields as needed and place the workpiece on the appropriate tool rest for the desired operation.
7. Slowly move the workpiece towards the grinding wheel until it lightly touches. Move the workpiece back and forth across the front surface of the
grinding wheel removing the amount of material desired.
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8. When finished grinding turn off the machine by lowering the switch to the "OFF" position.
cAUTiOn
: It will take a few minutes for the grinding
wheels to come to a complete stop.
Both wire wheels and buffing wheels can be used with this bench grinder. These
wheels may vary in thickness, and you may need to add spacers to ensure the
arbor hex. nut (A) Fig.8 tightens properly. The correct placement of the spacer(s)
(B) is shown in Fig.8.
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The spacer(s) (B) should always go onto the arbor shaft first. Always use
the inner and outer flanges (C) that come with this bench grinder, even when using
wire or buffing wheels (D).
nOTE:
Make sure all wire wheels and buffing wheels installed on this bench
grinder are rated above the maximum RPM rating of 1,750 RPM.
Using the diamond wheel dressing tool
The diamond wheel dressing tool is used to remove imperfections and built up
materials from the grinding wheel, and to square the edges of the wheel.
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The diamond wheel dressing tool
DOES nOT
work on wire wheels or buff-
ing wheels.
1. Ensure the tool rest (A) Fig.9 is positioned horizontally, with a 1/16” distance
from the grinding wheel.
2. Remain to the side of the bench grinder and turn it “ON”. Allow the grinding
wheel to come up to a steady speed for at least one minute.
3. Firmly grip the diamond wheel dressing tool (B) Fig.9 and lay it flat on the tool
rest. Slowly move the diamond wheel dressing tool forward, until it begins to
touch the grinding wheel (C).
4. Once the head of the diamond wheel dressing tool begins to touch the grinding
wheel, move the head slowly from side to side (while keeping it flat on the tool
rest). Continue until the grinding wheel edges are square, and the surface has
been cleaned.
5. Turn the grinder “OFF” and allow the grinding wheel to come to a complete
stop.
nOTE:
Wait a minimum of 10 minutes before using the grinding wheel after it has been dressed. Inspect the grinding wheel for imperfections that
may require further wheel dressing, and for damage to the grinding wheel. If there are cracks or chips missing,
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6. Dressing the grinding wheel can cause the diameter to shrink. Re-adjust tool rests and spark guards to maintain a 1/16” distance from the
wheel.
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FigUrE 9
