Operating instructions

General Safety Information
(Continued)
KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL
1. Use right tool for job. Do not force
tool or attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed.
2. Disconnect tool from power when
changing accessories such as grinding
wheels, buffing wheels and the like.
3. Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure
that the switch is in the OFF position
before plugging in.
4. Do not force tool. It will work most
efficiently at the rate for which it was
designed.
5. Keep hands away from moving parts
and grinding surfaces.
6. Never leave a tool running unat -
tended. Turn the power off and do
not leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
7. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance.
8. Never stand on tool. Serious injury
could occur if tool is tipped over.
9. Know your tool. Learn the tool’s
operation, application and specific
limitations.
10. Use recommended accessories.
Understand and obey all safety
instructions supplied with accessories.
The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
11. Do not over tighten wheel nut.ace
cracked wheel immediately. Use only
flanges supplied with the grinder.
12. Adjust distance between wheel and
tool rest to maintain 1/16” or less gap.
13. Handle the workpiece correctly.
Whenever possible, use tool rest to
support workpiece during grinding
operation. Turn tool off if it jams.
14. Always use guards and eyeshields.
15. Clean grinding dust from beneath
tool frequently.
Assembly
Parts to be fastened to the unit should
be located and accounted for (See List
and Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt assembly
if parts are missing. Use this manual to
order repair parts.
A 3/8-16 x 3/4” Hex bolt, 2 each
B 3/8” Flat washer, 4 each
C Tool rest bracket (left & right), 2 each
D Tool rest (left & right), 2 each
E 5/16” Flat washer, 2 each
F 5/16-18 x 1” Knob, 2 each
G #10-24 x 1/2” Pan head screw, 4 each
H Upper eyeshield bracket, 2 each
(left and right)
I Eyeshield, 2 each
J Lower eyeshield bracket, 2 each
K 3/8” Lock washer, 2 each
L 1/4-20 x 3/8” Knob, 2 each
M Spark guard (left and right), 2 each
N 3/8-16 x 1/2” Knob, 2 each
Dust collector hose not shown.
TOOL REST ASSEMBLY
1. Place tool rest (D) over tool rest
bracket and secure in position with
5/16” flat washer (E) and 5/16-18 x 1”
knob (F).
2. Attach tool rest bracket to the bot-
tom of the left wheel guard using
one 3/8-16 x 3/4” hex head bolt (A)
and one 3/8” flat washer (B). Make
sure that the slot of the bracket is
located over the raised boss on the
guard. Tighten bolts finger tight.
3. Position tool rest so that distance
between tool rest and grinding wheel
is less than 1/16”. Reposition angle of
tool rest if necessary. Secure all knobs
and bolts.
4. Mount right tool rest in a similar
manner.
EYESHIELD ASSEMBLY
1. Attach spark guard (M) to left wheel
guard using 3/8-16 x 1/2” knob (N),
3/8” flat washer (B) and 3/8” lock
washer (K).
2. Mount left upper eyeshield bracket
(H) to eyeshield (I) using two #10-24 x
1/2” pan head screws (G) and lower
eyeshield bracket (J).
NOTE: Left upper eyeshield bracket is
stamped “L” for identification.
3. Slide 1/4-20 x 3/8” knob (L) through
hole at top of left spark guard (M)
into upper eyeshield bracket (H) and
secure in position.
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Figure 1 – Left Tool Rest and Eyeshield
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