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SELECTING GRINDING WHEELS
Before using a grinding
wheel, be certain that its
maximum safe operating speed is not
exceeded by the nameplate speed of the
grinder. Do not exceed the recommended
wheel diameter.
DISC GRINDING WHEELS
Grinding wheels should be carefully selected
in order to use the grinder most efficiently.
Wheels vary in type of abrasive, bond,
hardness, grit size and structure. The correct
type of wheel to use is determined by the
job. Use disc grinding wheels for fast
grinding of structural steel, heavy weld
beads, steel casting, stainless steel and
other ferrous metals.
GRINDING TIPS
Efficient grinding is achieved by controlling
the pressure and keeping the angle between
wheel and workpiece at 10° to 15°. If the
wheel is flat, the tool is difficult to control. If
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Operating Instructions
Hold the tool with both
hands while starting the
tool, since torque from the motor can cause
the tool to twist.
Start the tool before applying to work and let
the tool come to full speed before contacting
the workpiece. Lift the tool from the work
before releasing the switch. DO NOT turn the
switch “ON” and “OFF” while the tool is
under load; this will greatly decrease the
switch life.
PADDLE SWITCH WITH
"LOCK-OFF"FEATURE
Models 1710D & 1711D only
The Paddle switch enables the operator to
control the switch functions of "Lock-OFF",
and "ON/OFF".
TO UNLOCK SWITCH AND TURN TOOL
"ON": Push "Lock-OFF" switch release lever
backward to unlock paddle switch, then
squeeze paddle switch.
TO SWITCH TOOL "OFF": Release pressure
on paddle lever. The switch is spring loaded
and will return to "OFF" position
automatically.
PADDLE SWITCH WITH "LOCK-OFF" AND
"LOCK-ON" FEATURE
(Models 1710 & 1711 only)
The Paddle switch enables the operator to
control the switch functions of "Lock-OFF",
"ON/OFF" and "Lock-ON".
TO UNLOCK SWITCH AND TURN TOOL
"ON": Push switch release lever backward to
unlock ON/OFF switch, then squeeze paddle
switch.
TO SWITCH TOOL "OFF": Release pressure
on paddle lever. The switch is spring loaded
and will return to "OFF" position
automatically.
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
(Models 1710 & 1711 only)
The "Lock-ON" feature, incorporated into
the paddle switch, is a convenience for long
operations.
TO LOCK SWITCH "ON": After paddle
switch has been activated push "Lock-ON"
button at rear of tool completely in and
release paddle switch.
TO SWITCH TOOL "OFF": Squeeze and
release paddle switch.
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WARNING
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
(Models 1710 & 1711 only)
"LOCK-OFF"
SWITCH
RELEASE LEVER
PADDLE
SWITCH
Grinding Operations
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WARNING
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