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G0596-G0599 Industrial Bench Grinders
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Dust Collection
The Model G0596/G0597/G0598/G0599 features
a dust port at the rear of the grinding wheel. If a
dust collection system is not attached, both ports
have spark deflectors that direct sparks down
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ward.
To connect a dust collection hose:
1. Remove the spark deflector.
2. Fit the dust hose over the dust port, as
shown in
Figure 5, and secure in place with
a hose clamp
.
3. Tug the hose to make sure it does not come
off. Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper
performance.
Test Run
The test run ensures that the grinder and grinder
wheels were not damaged during shipping.
To test run the grinder:
1. Review and understand all grinder safety
information.
2. Remove the wheels and closely inspect the
overall conditions. Follow this by performing
a "Ring Test"
(see Wheel Inspection on
Page 15 and Wheel Replacement on Page
16).
3. Plug the grinder into the power source.
4. Put on safety glasses and face shield.
5. Stand to the side of the line of the wheels
rotation, turn the grinder
ON, and allow it to
run a least one minute, before standing in
front of it.
—The grinder should run smoothly.
—Grinding wheels should run true without
noticeable vibration.
—If there is an obvious problem with the way
the grinder is running, turn it
OFF immedi-
ately and troubleshoot the problem, using
the troubleshooting table on
Page 18. DO
NOT operate the grinder until it is fixed.
Figure 5. Dust port.
Spark Deflector
Dust Port
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD! DO NOT
attach dust ports to a dust collection system
designed or used for wood dust collection.
DO NOT operate the Model G0596/G0597/
G0598/G0599 without an adequate dust col
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lection system. This grinder creates substan
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tial amounts of dust while operating. Failure
to use a dust collection system can result in
short and long-term respiratory illness.