Specifications

Eye Protection manufactured to the current European Safety Standards
should be worn when operating grinding equipment.
Ear Protection manufactured to the current European Safety Standards
should be worn when operating grinding equipment.
Always replace a cracked wheel immediately.
Always use guards and eyeshield.
Always adjust distance between wheel and tool rest to maintain 1/16” (1.6mm)
separation as the diameter of the wheel will decrease with use.
Always use a grinding wheel suitable for the speed of grinder. (See Specifications).
Always stand slightly to one side of the bench grinder during operation, not directly
in front.
Always allow one minute of free rotation for a new grinding wheel: Should the
new grinding wheel be faulty it will shatter within the first minute of running.
Never use the side of the grinding wheel. Use only the front face.
Never leave a grinding wheel unattended. TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave until it
comes to a complete stop.
Do not remove the wheel guard except when changing a worn wheel.
Do not use the grinding wheel for any kind of cutting.
Do not over stress the grinding wheel.
USE ONLY APPROVED REPLACEMENT GRINDING WHEELS. Contact your local dealer or
Clarke International for approved replacement grinding wheels and accessories. The
use of inferior accessories could result in personal injury or damage to property.
Safety Precautions : For Bench Grinders
Troubleshooting :
Remedy
1. Check and rectify
2. Renew Fuse
3. Contact Clarke Service
1. Refit the grinding wheel
(as described in Maintenance)
2. Replace the grinding
wheel immediately
(as described in Maintenance)
3. Reset the sanding belt
tracking and (or) tension
(as described in Maintenance)
4. Ensure the Unit is
mounted correctly to a
stable surface
1. Ensure all cover
fasteners are secure.
2. Ensure the tool rests and
spark arrester is set
correctly
(as described in Maintenance)
3. Contact Clarke Servicing
1. Apply less force when
using the machine.
2. Replace the grinding
wheel immediately
(as described in Maintenance)
3. Reset the sanding belt
tracking
(as described in Maintenance)
4. Set the sanding belt
tension
(as described in Maintenance)
Problem
The Motor does not start
when switched on.
Unusual vibration when the
machine is switched on.
Excessive noise when the
machine is switched on.
Excessive noise
Possible Cause
1. The power supply is not
properly connected.
2. The Fuse has blown.
3. The motor is burnt out.
1. The grinding wheel is not
properly fitted
2. The grinding wheel is
damaged.
3. The Sanding belt tracking
and/or tension is
incorrectly set.
4. The Unit is not mounted
correctly
1. The Covers are not fitted
securely to the machine
2. A tool rest touching
the grinding wheel or
sanding belt
3. The Motor bearings are
worn or damaged
1. Excessive force is being
applied to the grinder /
sander
2. The grinding wheel is
damaged.
3. The Sanding belt tracking
is incorrectly set.
4. The sanding belt tension is
set too high
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