Product Manual

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Maintenance
⚠WARNING
 Disconnect power from tool and place the switch in the locked or off position before servicing,
adjusting, installing accessories or attachments, or storing.
 Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
 Use only soap and a damp cloth to clean your tools. Many household cleaners are harmful to
plastics and other insulation. Never let liquid get inside a tool.
 Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
 Never sharpen or grind anything made of aluminum, brass, or copper.
 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Maintain the benchtop grinder 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
1. Examine the general condition of the bench grinder.
2. Check the power cord.
3. Check the wheels for cracks.
4. Check moving parts for alignment and binding issues.
5. Adjust periodically to insure that the distance between the
stone/wire wheel and the bottom edge of the spark
arrestor is 1/16 in. clearance.
As needed
1. Dress the grinding wheels.
2. Replace grinding wheels.
3. Clean and vacuum dust from the motor housing and other
grinder parts.