Hitachi G 18SS Grinder User Manual


 
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(5) While pushing the push button with one hand, lock
the spindle by turning the depressed center wheel
slowly with the other hand.
Tighten the wheel nut by using the supplied
wrench as shown in Fig. 5.
CAUTION:
Tighten the wheel nut securely and confirm that
the depressed center wheel does not wobble.
2. Disassembly
To remove the depressed center wheel, simply
reverse the above-mentioned procedure.
Fig. 5
Wheel nut
Wheel guard
Push button
Wrench
Wheel
washer
Spindle
Depressed
center wheel
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING:
Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug from the receptacle during maintenance and inspection.
Using cracked, deformed or damaged wheels can lead to wheel breakage and resulting serious injury.
1. Replacing the depressed center wheel
Replace the depressed center wheel when it has been
worn out to about 2-3/8" (60mm) in external diameter.
Confirm that there is no crack or any damage to the
depressed center wheel. If there is a crack or a
transformation in the wheel, replace it immediately.
2. Inspecting the screws
Regularly inspect all screws and ensure that they
are fully tightened. Should any of the screws be
loosened, retighten them immediately.
WARNING:
Using this grinder with loosened screws is
extremely dangerous.
3. Confirm that there is no damage in the wheel
guard, the electrical cord and the housing, etc.
Check that the on/off switch operates normally.
4. Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 6)
The motor employs carbon brushes which are
consumable parts. Replace the carbon brush with
a new one when it becomes worn to its wear limit.
Always keep carbon brushes clean and ensure that
they slide freely within the brush holders.
Tighten
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