8 Inch Benchtop Buffer Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This benchtop buffer is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ironton 8 Inch Benchtop Buffer is ideal for buffing and polishing copper, steel, brass, nickel, silver, and chrome-plated products. Technical Specifications Property Rate Motor Speed Wheel Size Arbor Specification 110V 3/4 HP 3450 RPM 8 in. x 5/8 in. 5/8 in. x 1/2 in. Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage.
contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or property damage if contacted. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
10-12 12-16 16 AWG 14 AWG 16 AWG 12 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG NOT RECOMMENDED When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
Mounting Holes Before attempting to use this buffer, it must be properly mounted to a workbench or grinding stand. Note: Bench buffers vibrate. Buffer movement during high-speed rotation may cause injury to the operator or damage to the workpiece. Mount the buffer securely to a sturdy workbench or grinding stand. 1. Position the buffer on the workbench. Mark the workbench through the two mounting holes located in the buffer base. 2. Drill holes in the workbench at the marks.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Always wear eye protection. Only use accessories rated at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the tool. Do not modify the tool in any way. Do not wear gloves, jewelry, or loose clothing. Bolt down buffer before using. Do not use in the rain or in a damp location. DO NOT over-tighten wheel nuts. DO NOT operate the buffer when flammable fumes are present. Sparks from the buffer wheel or motor brush could ignite fumes.
Maintain the buffer by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule. Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point Daily before operating Examine the general condition of the buffer.
Failure Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit). Machine slows when operating. Lines on surface of workpiece. Burning spots or cracks in the workpiece. Possible Cause Corrective Action Extension cord too long and of insufficient gauge (weight). Utilize an extension cord of appropriate gauge and length or plug tool directly into outlet. Short circuit in motor or loose connections. Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation. (Send for Servicing.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part Description Nut Nut Outside Clamp Cloth Wheel Flannel Wheel Inside Clamp End Bell Stator Stator Housing Rotor Bearing Bush End Bell Switch Panel Screw End Bell Switch Tooth Washer Lock Washer Screw End Bell Rubber Foot Screw End Bell Flat Washer Baseplate Capacitor Capacitor Clip Page 13 of 16 Quantity 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 1 1 1
Part Number 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Part Description Screw Attachment Plug Cable Cord Bushing Cord Bushing Plate Screw Lock Washer Ground Terminal Wire Nut Flat Washer Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 3 2 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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