NOTE: The eye shield should move freely when being adjusted, but stay in place when the locking
knob is tightened.
WARNING! Turn the power off and remove the plug from the outlet before changing the grinding
wheels. When turning the grinder on with a newly installed wheel, DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF
THE GRINDER. Stand to the side and allow the grinder to run for at least one minute before
proceeding to use it.
Install
ing or Changing the Wheel
1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the wheel cover screws and push counter-clockwise to remove the
wheel cover.
2. Fit an appropriately sized wrench on the spindle hex nut.
3. Loosen the wheel nut in a clockwise direction for the left side and a counter-clockwise direction
for the right side.
4. Remove the outer flange and grinding wheel. To remove the hex nut, turn the wrench and nut
until the wrench is resting on the workbench behi
nd the tool.
5. Inspect the new wheel carefully to ensure there are no cracks, chips or other damage.
6. Wipe the flange surfaces clean, and install the new wheel, flange and the spindle hex nut.
7. To install a new grinding wheel, reverse the above procedure.
8. Be sure the grinding wheel and outer flange are properly seated on the spindle shaft.
9. Replace the wheel cover and reposition the tool rest.
When turning the grinder on with a newly installed whee
l, DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE
GRINDER. Stand to the side and allow the grinder to run for at least one minute before proceeding
to use it.
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten the spindle hex nut, because this may cause the wheel to crack.
CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR USE A DAMAGED GRINDING WHEEL. The force of rotation may
cause a damaged wheel to fly apart, and could injure operators or bystanders.
