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GET IT DONE ! 8 DUAL SPEED " BENCH GRINDER Contact Us: email: service@bucktool.com https://www.bucktool.com 909-255-1088 (8AM-5PM PST) IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTION For your own safety, read and follow all of the Safety Guidelines MANUAL and Operating Instructions before operating this product.
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TDS-200DS TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications Safety guidelines Package contents Key parts diagram Assembly instructions Operating instructions Maintenance Exploded view Parts list Troubleshooting Warranty SPECIFICATIONS Motor 120VAC, 60Hz , 1.8/3.1A Speed 1725RPM & 3450RPM Shaft Diameter 5/8" Wheel Size 8" x 1" x 5/8"...
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TDS-200DS SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to and/or instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer.
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TDS-200DS activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ● Lead from lead-based paints; ● Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products;...
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TDS-200DS 4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp locations, or expose them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lit. 6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work area.
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TDS-200DS 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this Instruction Manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others. 18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
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TDS-200DS BENCH GRINDER SAFETY Wear eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 specifications. 2. Use grinding wheels suitable for the speeds of the grinder. 3. Stand beside the bench grinder during start-up, not facing directly in front. 4. Do not remove the wheel guard.
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TDS-200DS 19. DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the wheel to loosen and create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the wheel to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your grinder from the power supply and retighten the wheel nut securely.
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TDS-200DS of the grinding wheel. 34. Lawn mower blades are usually sharpened on only one edge and dressed up slightly on the other. Perform this sharpening process on both cutting ends of the blade. After sharpening, balance the blade by removing additional material.
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TDS-200DS damaged or worn cords immediately. Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. This circuit must not be less than #18 wire and should be protected with a 10 Amp time lag fuse. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the off position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate.
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TDS-200DS WARNING This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle that has a grounding conductor.
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TDS-200DS UNPACKING YOUR BENCH GRINDER Description Qty. Bench grinder Left / Right tool rest bracket 1 each Left / Right Tool rest 1 each Tool rest bracket knob / flat washer Tool rest knob / flat washer Left / Right eye shield assy...
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TDS-200DS ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Estimated Assembly Time: 5 - 10 Minutes. • To avoid injury, do not connect this bench grinder to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted, and you have read and understood this Instruction Manual.
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TDS-200DS INSTALLING SPARK DEFLECTOR (FIG. C) 1. Use an M5x10 screw, washer and spring washer assy to attach the left spark deflector to the left wheel guard as shown in Fig.C. Secure the screw in place with a Phillips screwdriver.
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TDS-200DS GENERAL OPERATION WARNING Keep all bystanders a safe distance away from the tool and not in direct line, front or back of the grinder. 1. Your bench grinder has a white fine wheel (120 grit) for medium material removal and general purpose grinding, and a white medium wheel (60 grit) for fast material removal.
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TDS-200DS ON/OFF Switch (FIG. G) 1. Press the power switch side marked “ON” and turn the daul speed switch at H or L position to turn the grinder on. 2. Press the power switch side marked “OFF” to turn the grinder off.
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TDS-200DS 3. If the workpiece becomes hot, dip it into water or oil to cool it. 4. Always grind on the face of the wheel (around the diameter), NEVER on the sides. Side pressure on grinding wheels can cause cracking and damage.
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TDS-200DS CHANGING GRINDING WHEELS (FIG. H, I, J, K, L) CAUTION Turn off and unplug the bench grinder. Use only grinding wheels that measure 8 in. (200 mm) in diameter. This tool has 5/8 in. (15.88 mm) arbors on both sides.
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TDS-200DS 6. Remove the hex nut (8), the outside wheel flange (9) and the wheel (10) as shown in Flg. K. 7. Inspect the wheel (10) for cracks, chips or any other visible damage (other than normal wear) and discard if such damage is found.
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TDS-200DS DRESSING A GRINDING WHEEL (FIG. N) A Wheel Dresser (not included) is to be used to remove any forward wobble, buildup up of material on the grinding wheel, remove imperfections, and make the corners of the grinding wheel square.
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TDS-200DS GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before adjusting and maintaining your bench grinder. If power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, have it replacedb immediately.
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TDS-200DS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. GENERAL SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Not plugged into power Plug it into the power outlet.
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