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Item #68201 8" HEAVY DUTY 1HP BENCH GRINDER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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SPECIFICATIONS The EASTWOOD 8” HEAVY DUTY 1HP BENCH GRINDER is a powerful, high-quality bench grinder that comes equipped with an 8” grinding wheel, for heavy grinding, and a crimped wire wheel for quick clean-up tasks. The precision balanced motor assembly, paired with heavy castings and rubber...
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Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
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80 MPH while operating causing injury or property damage. Always wear a face shield and ANSI approved eye protection when grinding to protect face and eyes. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
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14 ga. or heavier. Do not exceed 25’ [7.5m]. We recommend using our Heavy the Spark Arrestor as shown in (FIG 1). Duty Extension Cord for optimal performance: Eastwood item #31739 25ft Heavy Duty 110V Extension Cord.
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• The motor will begin to rotate. Allow ap- proximately 10 seconds for the motor to “spool up” to operating speed before use. • Switch OFF when finished grinding and remove safety key. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
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• Unplug from the electrical power source. • Wrap cord securely around the Bench Grinder. • Store in a clean, dry, dampness free area preferably covered with plastic sheeting. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
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Pressure Being High levels of force and heavy grinds will wear Wearing Too Applied on out the wheel faster than low and medium force Quickly Wheel grinds. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
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Eastwood Versa-Grind 2” x 36” Belt Grinder Attachment #68199 Eastwood Versa-Grind 2” x 48” Belt Grinder Attachment #68200 Grinder sold Eastwood Versa-Grind 2” x 48” Big Wheel Belt Grinder Attachment separately OPTIONAL ITEMS #31739 Eastwood 25ft Heavy Duty 110V Extension Cord...
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