Workpiece And Work Area Set Up; General Operating Instructions - Chicago Electric 61778 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy:
DO NOT OpERATE WITH ANy GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED.

Workpiece and Work Area Set Up

1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.

General Operating Instructions

1. Make sure that the Switch is in the off-position,
then plug in the tool.
2. Select a clean bit to be sharpened and match
its size with one of the holes in the head.
3. Put the bit into the appropriate hole and twist
until it locks into place. See Figure A.
Figure A: putting Bits into the Sharpener
4. Lean the bit towards the number on the
outside of the hole. See Figure B.
Figure B: Tilt the Bit
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Twist until
locked
in place
Tilt out
slightly
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3. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
4. Clean bits to be sharpened thoroughly.
5. Place sharpener on a flat, sturdy surface.
5. Turn the unit on while exerting a slight
downward pressure onto the bit.
6. Turn unit off after about 5-10 seconds.
7. Examine bit according to the "Sharpening
Troubleshooting" section, below.
8. Sharpening Tips:
a. If the tip of the bit is turning blue, it is
overheating. Reduce the amount of pressure
and sharpening time. Cool bit in water and
allow it to dry between sharpening.
b. If one edge is longer than the other, and the
point is not centered, sharpen the shorter
side for a little less time. To prevent this from
happening, sharpen both sides the same amount
of time, using the same amount of pressure.
c. If sharpening a broken (rather than a
dull bit) and the time required to get a
sufficient edge is too long, rough the bit
into shape first using a bench grinder.
9. CAUTION! Do not touch the end of the bit after
it is sharpened. The bit will become hot!
10. Repeat the above steps to the other side of the
bit. Sharpen both sides the same amount of
time, using the same amount of pressure.
11. Repeat the above steps as necessary to sharpen bit.
12. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and unplug
the tool from its electrical outlet after use. Clean,
then store the tool indoors out of children's reach.
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