Instruction manual

English
• Keep the spark guards close to the wheel and readjust them as the wheel wears.
• Adjust tool rest distance from the grinding wheel to maintain a separation of 1/8 in. or less as the wheel diameter
decreases from use.
• Do not use a grinding wheel that vibrates when used. If dressing the wheel does not solve the vibration, replace
it. Also inspect the machine for other causes of vibration such as worn bearings or bent shaft. Repair or replace
broken components immediately before reusing the machine.
• Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Defective switches should be immediately
replaced by an authorized service center and the machine not used until repairs are completed.
• Do not rapidly turn the machine on and off. This action can cause the wheel to loosen and create a possible
hazard.
• Do not stand directly in front of the machine when turning it on. Always stand off to the side of the machine and
do not allow any part of your body to be in line with the path of the wheel.
• Never grind on a cold wheel. The grinder should always be started and allowed to run at idle speed for one full
minute before applying work to the grinding wheel.
• Never grind on the side of the wheel. Always grind on the face of the wheel only.
• Never apply coolant directly to the grinding wheel. Coolant may weaken the bonding strength of the wheel
causing it to fail. Dip the hot work piece into water to cool it.
• Never start the grinder with the work piece pressed against the grinding wheel or other attachments (wire
brushes, buffing wheels, etc.)
• Always ease the work piece against the wheel when starting to grind. Use light pressure when applying the work
piece to the grinding wheel. Excessive pressure can cause the wheel to crack or overload the motor.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where an unexpected or sudden slip that could cause your hand
or fingers to move into the grinding wheel, wire brush, buffing wheel, etc.
• Always keep hands and fingers away from rotating attachments.
• Always hold the work piece firmly against the tool rest. Be sure the tool rest is securely tightened in place to
prevent movement during use.
• Do not grind magnesium or aluminum. Fire may result.
• Grinding creates hazardous sparks. Never operate the grinder near flammable gas, liquids, or in an explosive
atmosphere.
• Dress the grinding wheel face only. Dressing the wheel sides can cause it to become too thin for safe use.
• If any part of the grinder is missing, damaged, or fails in any way, or should any electrical component fail to
perform properly, shut off the switch. Remove the machine plug from the power source and have damaged,
missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.
• Clean the grinding dust from beneath the grinder frequently
• Do not operate in rain or in damp locations.
IMPORTANT: The warnings, cautions and instructions detailed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors
that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.