Specific Safety Instructions For Bench Grinders - Craftsman 152.211240 Owner's Manual

Fig. B
grounding
lug
grounding conductor
2-prong electrical
receptacle
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an
electrical receptacle as shown in FIGURE AmFIGURE A
shows a 3-wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle
that has a grounding conductor,, if a properly grounded
electrical receptacle is not available, an adapter as
shown in FIGURE B can be used to temporarily con-
nect this plug to a 2-contact ungrounded receptacle.
The adapter has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST
be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a
properly grounded receptacle box,, THIS ADAPTER IS
PROHIBITED IN CANADA.
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain the electrical
receptacle in question is properly grounded° If you are
not sure have a certified electrician check the electrical
receptacle_
This Bench Grinder is for indoor use only. To avoid
serious injury, do not expose to rain or use in damp
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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BENCH GRINDERS
The operation of any grinder can result in debris being
thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that comply
with ANSI standard Z87.1) when operating the gdnder.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears Retail Stores.
Keep your thumbs and fingers away from the grinding
wheels,
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ALWAYS USE THE EYE SHIELDS AND WHEEL
GUARDS provided with the grinder°
REPLACE A CRACKED OR DAMAGED GRIND-
ING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY A damaged wheel can
discharge debris at a high velocity towards the
operator Carefully handle the grinding wheels since
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they are abrasives, Prior to replacing a grinding
wheel, check it for cracks,, DO NOT remove the
blotter or label on both sides of the grinding wheel_
Tighten the spindle nut just enough to hold the
grinding wheel firmly to the Bench Grinder Do not
over-tighten the nut, Excessive clamping force can
damage the grinding wheel,, Only use the wheel
flanges provided with the grinder, When selecting a
replacement grinding wheel, verify that the grinding
wheel has a higher R,PM,, rating than the maximum
R_P.M, of the Bench Grinder°
THE DIAMETER OF THE GRINDING WHEELS
WILL DECREASE WITH USE Adjust the tool rests
and spark arrestors to maintain a distance of 1/16"
from the wheel
4,, DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE BENCH
GRINDER WHEN STARTING ITo Stand to one side
of the Bench Grinder and turn it "ON"., Wait at the
side for one minute until the grinder comes up to
full speed. There is always a possibility that debris
from a damaged grinding wheel may be discharged
towards the operator_
5 THE BENCH GRINDER WILL PRODUCE SPARKS
AND DEBRIS DURING GRINDING OPERATIONS
Be sure that there are not any flammable materials
in the vicinity. Frequently clean grinding dust from
the back of the Bench Grinder.
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NEVER FORCE THE WORKPIECE AGAINST A
GRINDING WHEEL, especially if the wheel is cold
Apply the workpiece slowly, allowing the grinding
wheel an opportunity to warm up This will minimize
the chance of wheel breakage_ DO NOT grind using
the sides of the grinding wheets_ DO NOT apply
coolant directly to the grinding wheel,,
KEEP ALL WHEEL GUARDS IN PLACE, DO NOT
USE THE BENCH GRINDER WITH THE WHEEL
GUARDS REMOVED
KEEP THE TOOL RESTS FIRMLY TIGHTENED
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjust-
ing wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on,,
10o DIRECTION OF FEED,, Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade
or cutter only,
1t,, USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed,,
12o DO NOT overtighten wheel nut.
13,, ONLY use flanges furnished with the grinder_,
14, FREQUENTLY clean grinding dust from beneath
grinder,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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