Rikon Power Tools 81-608 Operator's Manual

Rikon Power Tools 81-608 Operator's Manual

8” low speed, long shaft buffer

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81-608
8" Low Speed, Long Shaft Buffer
226002
Operator's Manual
Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
Serial Number: ______________________ Date of purchase: ______________________
For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877) 884-5167
www.rikontools.com
81-608M1

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  • Page 1 81-608 8” Low Speed, Long Shaft Buffer 226002 Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial Number: ______________________ Date of purchase: ______________________ For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877) 884-5167 www.rikontools.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY 4. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain. Operating a Buffer can be dangerous if safety and common sense are ignored. The user must 5.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED 25. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO ACCESSORIES. Use of incorrect or improper PREVENT INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR accessories could cause serious injury to the op- AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, erator and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY 8. DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE BUF- FER WHEN STARTING IT. Stand to one side of INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUFFERS the Buffing and turn it “ON”. Wait at the side for one minute until the machine comes up to full Basic precautions should always be followed speed.
  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk safe and proper operation of this product is avail- able from: of electric shock. The conductor with the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the •...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS CAUTION: DO NOT use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner to remove any protective coat- This 8” Buffer will require a minimal amount of ings. assembly. 3. Compare the items to Figure C; verify that all 1.
  • Page 9: Overview

    OVERVIEW FIG. D 81-608 8” LOW SPEED, LONG SHAFT BUFFER OVERVIEW - FIGURE D A. Cast Iron Base G. Motor B. Mounting Hole in Base H. Spacer C. 6” Cotton Buffing Wheel Inner Flange D. Outer Flange Power Cable & Plug E.
  • Page 10: A S S E M B L

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS THE BUFFER MUST NOT BE PLUGGED IN BUFFING AND THE POWER SWITCH MUST BE IN THE FIG. E OFF POSITION UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE WHEEL INSTALL THE BUFFING WHEELS SPACER LH NUT 1. Remove the plastic protective sleeves from the arbor shafts, if present.
  • Page 11: Operation.

    OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER To avoid serious injury, The Buffer is designed for hand held buffing, never buff on the sides, polishing, sharpening, and cleaning operations. top or rear of the cotton buffing wheels. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND FIG. G RESPIRATORY PROTECTION! Residue from the buffing wheels and any buffing compound on the wheels are thrown off during...
  • Page 12: Part S D I A G R A

    PARTS DIAGRAM Page 12...
  • Page 13: Part S L I S

    PARTS LIST Page 13...
  • Page 14: Tr O U B L E S H O O T I N

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) 1. Machine not plugged in 1. Plug power cord into electrical receptacle 2. Power switch in “OFF” position 2. Lift switch to “ON” position Motor does 3. Power switch or cord is faulty 3. Replace switch or power cord not run 4.
  • Page 15: Wa R R A N T

    WARRANTY To take advantage of this warranty, please fill out the warranty card that was included with your order and send it to: RIKON Warranty 16 Progress Road Billerica, MA 01821 The card must be entirely completed in order for it to be valid. If you have any questions, please contact us at 877-884-5167 or email RIKON at warranty@rikontools.com.
  • Page 16 81-608 For more information: 16 Progress Road Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com 81-608M1...

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