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DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE GRINDER when it is first turned
on. Loose fragments could fly off at high speeds possibly causing injury.
NEVER ENGAGE A WORK PIECE TO A COLD GRINDING STONE. A cold grind-
ing stone has a tendency to chip. Allow the grinder to run for an entire minute
before applying the work piece to the grinding stone.
NEVER START THE BENCH GRINDER WITH THE WORK PIECE AGAINST THE
GRINDING WHEEL. The work piece can be drawn into the grinding wheel
causing it to fragment resulting in damage to the grinder and/or serious injury
to the operator.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE GRINDER BEFORE CHANGING TYPES OF WORK
PIECES. Combining wood and metal dust can result in an explosion or fire. DO
NOT GRIND OR POLISH WORK PIECES MADE OF MAGNESIUM. The magne-
sium could ignite resulting in a very intense fire that could cause severe burns
to the operator and/or seriously damage the bench grinder.
NEVER PERFORM GRINDING OPERATIONS NEAR FLAMMABLE GAS OR
LIQUIDS. The resulting fire and/or explosion could cause permanent serious
injuries to the operator and damage to the grinder and surrounding work area.
AVOID AWKWARD POSITIONS for both hands and work pieces. A sudden slip
could draw fingers into the grinding wheel causing injury. ALWAYS KEEP
ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the grind wheel surface. Severe
injury could result.
HOLD THE WORK PIECE FIRMLY AGAINST THE GRINDING WHEEL. A loose
grip can cause loss of control of the work piece resulting in severe injuries or
damage to the bench grinder.
ALWAYS MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FACE OF THE GRINDING STONES.
Grinding objects on the side of the grinding stones can cause the stones to frag-
ment resulting in fragments being thrown from the wheel at high speeds.
Serious injury could result.
NEVER APPLY A COOLANT DIRECTLY TO THE WORK PIECE WHILE IT IS IN
CONTACT WITH THE GRINDING STONE. Coolant can weaken the makeup of the
grinding stones causing them to fail. Dip the work piece in water to cool it.
DO NOT TOUCH THE GROUND PORTION OF THE WORKPIECE until it has prop-
erly cooled. Touching HOT surfaces can cause injury.
NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT OR ASSEMBLY to work pieces in front of the
grinder while it is still running. A sudden slip could bring hands in contact with
the moving parts of the bench grinder resulting in injury to the operator.
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FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES. Use only properly grounded three-hole ground-
ed receptacles. DO NOT cut the third prong off the power cord. When using an
extension cord, use only UL Listed extension cords with minimum 16 AWG
wiring and a maximum length of 25 feet. See ELECTRICAL SAFETY section in
this manual.
KEEP BYSTANDERS, CHILDREN, AND VISITORS at a safe distance from the
bench grinder while it is in operation. Distractions can cause inadvertent
misuse resulting in possible injury to the bystanders or to the operator.
ALWAYS USE THE PROVIDED WHEEL FLANGES to mount grinding wheels on the
grinder shaft to prevent wheel damage or separation. Separation can result in frag-
ments flying off the wheel at high speeds possibly causing severe injuries.
USE ONLY GRINDING WHEELS AND METAL BRUSHES that are designed for the
speed of this grinder. Unsuitable grinding wheels can separate throwing frag-
ments outward at high speeds possibly causing severe injuries.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE A GRINDING WHEEL OR METAL BRUSH with an
arbor hole different from the motor shaft on the grinder.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ARBOR NUT. Excessive tightening can cause the
wheel to fracture and possibly break apart during use and throw pieces outward
at high speeds.
DO NOT USE A GRINDING WHEEL THAT VIBRATES. Visually inspect the
grinding wheels and dress them as necessary or replace them immediately. If the
vibration still exists, check the bearings on the motor shaft and repair or replace
them as soon as possible. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION can cause wheel separation.
REPLACE A CRACKED WHEEL IMMEDIATELY.
ADJUST THE EYE SHIELDS SO THEY ARE CLOSE TO THE WHEELS. Re-adjust the
shields as the wheel wears down. Flying sparks are dangerous and cause fires
and/or explosions if they come in contact with flammable materials or liquids.
MAKE SURE THE EYE SHIELDS ARE IN PLACE and properly adjusted and
secured at all times the grinder is in use.
ADJUST THE TOOL RESTS BEFORE EACH USE. The tool rests should be close
to the grinding wheels (about 1/8" separation or less). The tool rests should
always be tightened to prevent shifting in positions. They should be re-adjust-
ed, as needed, as the grinding wheel wears down. If not properly adjusted, the
work piece can be inadvertently drawn into the grinding wheel causing damage
to it or possible severe injury to the operator.