Tool Rest Adjustments and Installation
Mount the tool rests to the work rest bracket using the knob and washers.
Before tightening the knob, adjust the gap between the grinding wheel and the work rest to a maximum of
1/8” (3.2 mm). Tighten securely.
Adjustments
To prevent the workpiece from being pulled and caught between the tool rest and the wheel, readjust the
tool rest position whenever necessary to maintain the 1/8” (3.2 mm) distance.
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the knob holding the tool rest arm.
2. Slide the tool rest in or out to achieve a 1/8” (3.2 mm) distance from the grinding wheel surface.
3. Re-tighten the lock knob.
Using Your Bench Grinder
This 8” Bench Grinder is ideal for use in sharpening chisels, axes and other wood-cutting tools. It is also
useful for repairing tips on screwdrivers and drill bits or for removing excess metal burrs from pieces of
cut metal.
With the proper accessories, this tool can be used for cleaning metal surfaces using a wire brush or for
buffing and polishing using a cloth wheel.
ON/OFF
The rocker ON/OFF power switch is located on the front of the grinder.
1. Press the side marked ON to turn the grinder on.
2. Press the side marked OFF to turn the grinder off.
Grinding
Adjust the tool rest to accommodate large or unusually shaped workpieces.
Always keep the workpiece moving across the face of the grinding wheel. Grinding continuously
on the same spot on the wheel will cause grooves to be worn into the wheel. The wheel may
crack or become damaged more easily, and grinding of other objects will be difficult.
If the workpiece becomes hot, dip it into the water or oil to cool it.
Always grind on the face of the wheel (around the diameter), NEVER on the sides. Side pressure
on grinding wheels can cause cracking and damage.
