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8 Inch Benchtop Grinder Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #61458 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Packaging Contents ..........................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 6 Grounding .............................. 6 Extension Cords ............................ 8 Main Parts of Benchtop Grinder ......................9 Assembly Instructions .......................... 9 Before Each Use ..........................
Intended Use The Ironton 8 Inch Benchtop Grinder is designed for general metal grinding and sharpening. It’s powered by its 1/2 HP, 120V motor operating at 3560 RPM. It comes with two aluminum oxide wheels, each with an adjustable tool rest with eye shields for safety.
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⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. ...
product with a damaged part. Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative before using. Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
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and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Extension Cords ⚠WARNING USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause overheating.
Main Parts of Benchtop Grinder Reference Subassembly Grinding Base Power Switch Rest Grinding Wheel Eye Shield Guard Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Remove the benchtop grinder from the carton and examine it carefully. Do not dispose of carton or any packaging material until all parts are examined. ...
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Installing the Spark Guard and Eye Shield Brackets Install the spark guards to the wheel guards of your grinder as shown in Fig. 2. Adjust them to within 1/16 in. of the grinding wheel or other accessory being used. Note: There is a left and right spark guard. Refer to Fig. 2 to ensure that you install them correctly. Installing the Eye Shields Note: There is a left and a right eye shield mounting rod.
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Tip: The eye shields are identical and will fit properly on either side of the grinder. However it may be necessary to loosen the center hex nut in order to slip the shield over the mounting rod. After you have assembled and installed each eye shield mounting rod to the grinder, attach the eye shields to the rods as shown in Fig.
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Always check for damaged or worn parts before using the benchtop grinder. The benchtop grinder needs to be bolted to the work surface before operating. Test the Grinding Wheel 1. Imagine a vertical line up the center of the wheel. With a hard plastic or wood object, tap the wheel at 45 degrees on each side of the vertical line, 1”...
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Do not use a cracked or chipped grinding wheel. Bolt down benchtop grinder before using. Do not use in the rain or in a damp location. Never reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the grinding path of the wheel.
Note: The workpiece will quickly become heated. Frequently submerge the workpiece in water. If the metal becomes heated so much that it gets blue-colored, it will be too soft to be useful. You must grind off the part that is colored, cool the workpiece, and start again. After Each Use ⚠WARNING ...
Maintain the benchtop grinder by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Reduce the rate at which the Unit slows when Feed rate is too great. workpiece is fed into the working area operating. of the tool (grinding wheel). Ensure machine is securely mounted Machine vibrating. on a solid surface. Use a holding device to firmly retain Wavy condition Workpiece not being held firmly.
Parts List Reference Part Description Quantity Screw Left Cover Outer Flange Inner Flange Grinding Wheel Screw Left Wheel Guard Screw Motor End Bell Ball Bearing Motor Stator Motor Case Motor Rotor Washer Bolt Left Spark Guard Right Spark Guard Eye Shield Washer Bolt Left Adjustable Rest...
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 20 of 20...
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