Components & Controls - Shop fox W1840 Owner's Manual

6"/8" variable-speed grinder
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Model W1839 & W1840 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/16)
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better
understand the instructions in this manual.
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For. Your. Own. Safety. Read. Instruction.
Manual.Before.Operating.Grinder
a). Replace.cracked.wheel.immediately.
b).Always.use.guards.and.eye.shields.
c). Do.not.overtighten.wheel.nut.
d).Only.use.flanges.furnished.with.grinder.
e).Adjust.work.rest.to.maintain.
distance.from.wheel.as.diameter.of.
wheels.will.decrease.with.use..DO.NOT.
allow.more.than.
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rest.and.wheel.
f). Frequently.clean.grinding.dust.from.
beneath.grinder.
A. Safety Shield: Helps protect operator
from sparks during grinding. Shield is not
a substitute for proper personal protective
equipment.
B. Spark Deflector: Helps contain sparks
inside wheel guard to reduce operator
exposure.
Controls.&.Components
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Figure 1. W1839 & W1840 controls and components.
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C. LED Work Lamp: Work lamp turns ON/OFF
when machine is turned ON/OFF.
D. Wheel Guard: Prevents accidental contact
with grinding wheel, and contains sparks
during grinding.
E. Tool Rest (Right): Provides flat surface to
rest workpiece during operation. Tilt angle
is adjustable.
F.
ON/OFF Switch w/Disabling Key: Turns
motor ON when flipped up; turns motor
OFF when pressed down. Key prevents
motor from starting when removed.
G. Variable-Speed Dial: Controls grinding
wheel speed. Turn clockwise to increase
speed; turn counterclockwise to decrease
speed.
H. Tool Rest (Left): Provides a 60° "V" shaped
groove for sharpening drill bits. Also
includes a flat surface for general grinding.
Tilt angle is adjustable.
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