Section 4: Operations - Grizzly T32002 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
Eye and face injuries and respiratory prob-
lems can occur while operating this tool.
Wear personal protective equipment to
reduce your risk from these hazards.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj-
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
Typical Grinding Wheel Operation
The grinding and buffing wheels included on the
T32002 perform very different functions.
To complete a typical grinding wheel opera-
tion, the operator does the following:
1. Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit-
able for grinding.
2.
Selects correct wheel for type of operation,
inspects wheel, performs a "ring test" (on
grinding wheel), and installs wheel.
3.
Verifies/adjusts tool rest position so it is per-
pendicular to wheel and gap is
Model T32002 (Mfd. Since 02/20)
manual BEFORE
⁄ " to ⁄ ".
1 1
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4. Positions safety shield for safe grinding.
5. Ensures that variable-speed ON/OFF switch
is turned all the way counterclockwise, and
connects machine to power.
6.
Puts on personal protective equipment.
7.
Stands to the side, starts machine, adjusts
speed, and allows it to reach full speed and
runs machine for at least one minute to
ensure grinding wheel does not fly apart from
centrifugal force of rotation.
8.
Places workpiece on tool rest and positions it
for grinding.
9.
Operator gradually feeds workpiece into
wheel and moves workpiece left and right.
10. After grinding operation is complete, quench-
es workpiece as required to prevent surface
hardening or temper loss.
11. Stops machine.
Typical Buffing Wheel Operation
To complete a typical buffing wheel opera-
tion, the operator does the following:
1.
Cleans and examines workpiece to make
sure it is suitable for buffing.
2.
Ensures that variable-speed ON/OFF switch
is turned all the way counterclockwise, and
connects machine to power.
3.
Puts on personal protective equipment.
4. Stands to the side, starts machine, adjusts
speed, then gradually feeds workpiece into
wheel.
5. Stops machine.
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