Wen BG4108 Instruction Manual page 7

WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
DURING OPERATION
1. Never start the machine with any load already applied
to either grinding wheel. Stand to the side of the sharp-
ener during start-up. Switch it ON and let the sharpener
reach full speed for roughly one minute to warm up the
wheel and to ensure proper operation.
2. Never grind on a cold wheel. Run the sharpener for
one full minute before applying the workpiece. Cold
wheels have an increased likelihood of chipping during
operation.
3. Only grind on the face of the grinding wheel. Do not
grind on the side of the wheel.
4. Keep clear of moving parts. Keep arms, hands and
other vital appendages away from the grinding and hon-
ing wheel. Do not reach behind or beneath the rotating
wheel. Avoid awkward operation and hand positions. An
accident could easily send the operator's hand into the
wheel.
5. If you are interrupted when operating the sharpener,
complete the process and switch the sharpener OFF be-
fore looking up.
6. Adjust tool rests and water reservoir as necessary,
keeping them close to the grinding wheel. Continue to
make adjustments as the wheel wears down.
SHARPENER SAFETY WARNINGS
7. Spacing between the tool rests and the wheel should
always be set to 1/8 inch or less. Always hold the work-
piece firmly against the tool rest.
8. Never attempt to cut anything with the grinding wheel.
9. Do not use the Sharpener unless all guards are in
place. Do not operate with any guard disabled, damaged,
or removed. Moving guards must move freely and close
instantly.
10. Disconnect the power source and allow the wheels to
come to a complete stop before making any adjustments
to either the machine or the grinding wheels.
11. Clean the machine thoroughly when changing ma-
terial types in workpieces. Combining certain materials
can increase the chances of an explosion or fire hazard.
12. Should any component of your sharpener be miss-
ing / damaged or fail in any way, shut off the switch and
remove the plug from power supply outlet. Have a certi-
fied technician replace the missing, damaged, or failed
parts using only identical replacement parts before re-
suming operation.
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