Operating - Craftex CX Series Manual

WARNING!!!
To help reduce and avoid the risk of injury
secure the CX911 Slow Speed Grinder to a
solid stable work surface. If not mounted to
a solid work surface permanently and
remaining portable always secure with
clamps before operating machine to insure
stability.
CAUTION!!!
Always wear protective eye such as
goggles or safety glasses when operating
the machine. Use of a respirator or at
minimum a dusk mask is advised.
OPERATING THE CX911 SLOW
SPEED GRINDER
Before use or operation of the grinder
Operating your CX911 Slow Speed Grinder can
be hazardous or dangerous if common sense is
not followed. The operator should have
thoroughly read through the manual and a have
good understanding of this machine before
operating. Please do not operate this machine if
you do not understand the limitations of this
machine. For your own health and safety do not
modify or use this machine in ways not intended
or designed.
WARNING!!!
To reduce and avoid the risk of damage to
the machine or serious injury read and
follow the safety instructions located at the
beginning of the manual. This machine was
designed for hand held sharpening,
grinding, as well as cleaning operations.
CAUTION!!!
Always wear approved eye protection as this
machine generates flying debris and sparks
during operation.
Stand at the side of the grinder and plug the
machine in to a suitable power supply.
Remain by the side of the grinder as you
turn the machine on by switching the on/off
switch to the on position.
Give the grinding wheels time to reach
operating speed and warm up before
beginning any grinding operations.
Make sure to adjust eye shields properly.
Take your work piece and place it flat on
the appropriate tool rest for the desired
operation. Securely hold on to the work
piece using pliers or clamps if necessary.
Bring the work piece towards the grinding
wheel until it lightly contacts the grinding
wheel. Move the work piece back and forth
across the surface of the grinding wheel to
remove the desired amount of material. Do
not grind in one spot on the wheel as it will
create uneven wear on the grinding wheel.
If this happens the grinding wheel will need
to be dressed shortening the lifespan of the
wheel.
WARNING!!!
To avoid any potential personal injury or
property damage Do Not use the side of the
grinding wheels for grinding operations.
6.) Do not force the work piece against the
grinding wheels especially when wheels
have not been warmed up. Bring work piece
in to contact with grinding wheels
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