KENT KGS818AH Instruction Manual page 3

Do
1. Only use grinding wheel with a maximum peripheral speed of 2000 m/min or
greater.
2. Before inspecting or maintaining the power source, make sure you are following the
instructions that are given on the warning signs.
3. If warning or instruction signs should fall off the machine or become illegible, re-
affix with replacement signs or contact your sales representative or this company
for replacements.
4. When inspecting electrical sections of the machine, insulating gloves, rubber or
leather boots, and other non-conducting protective items should be used.
5. Electrical wiring that needs to be grounded, must be done so following the diagrams
provided.
6. Before inspecting electrical circuits, check to make sure that the circuit is turned
off.
7. When the electrical portions malfunction, only qualified personnel should carry our
the maintenance work.
8. Check with the grinding wheel manufacturer about grinding wheel specifications
for work pieces with a hardness of HRC65.
9. The grinding wheel balancing should be done by trained personnel only. After
balancing the grinding wheel, it can be mounted onto the wheel spindle. Before
mounting, wipe the flange and the mounting portion of the wheel spindle clean.
10. Before starting the machine, find the location of the machine stop and emergency
push-buttons.
11. Before starting up the wheel spindle motor, inspect the grinding wheel and the
turning direction of the wheel spindle. After starting the wheel spindle motor, let the
grinding wheel spin freely for at least five minutes before beginning to grind the
work piece.
12. Make sure the surface of the electric magnet chuck is clean before mounting work
pieces. If there are marks on the surface, regrind its surface.
13. Use the proper clamps when mounting non-magnetic material work pieces such as
aluminum, graphite, etc., or work pieces that are difficult to hold onto the magnetic
chuck. These clamps cannot come into contact with the grinding wheel.
14. When the grinding wheel is not turning, the operator should check with his hands to
see whether the work piece is firmly attached to the magnetic plate.
15. Adjust the left or right stroke only when the table is at a stop.
16. For wet grinding, turn off the coolant system before turning off the spindle motor.
17. Wet grinding material that produce dust during the grinding process.
Don't
1. The machine must not be installed in areas with explosive materials.
2. Combustible liquids must not be used as a cutting liquid.
3. The machine should not be used to grind lumber, plastic, or other combustible
materials. Please contact KENT Industrial Co, Ltd. if you wish to use optional or
special equipment provided by the company to grind graphite or porcelain.
4. The grinding wheel on the wheel spindle head cannot be used as a disk sander.
5. Do not haphazardly change the use and/or capacity setting on the machine and do
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