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- Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N UA L 150mm (6") 1/2HP / 200mm (8") 3/4HP Bench Grinders • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris BG612HPL BG834HPL 031222 ED7 DR...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting to the power supply Know your product Fitting and adjusting the eye shields Fitting and adjusting the spark deflectors Fitting the tool rests Bench mounting the grinder Using the on/off switch Using the work light Operation Changing a grinding wheel... -
Page 3: Introduction
Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Specifications Nominal voltage: 230 – 240Vac ~ 50Hz BG612HPL 1/2HP Watts 375W Spindle Speed 2850RPM Diameter Wheel 1 150mm Wheel 2... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions The tool must be used only for the prescribed purpose. Any uses other than those mentioned in this manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. - Page 5 8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also required. 9. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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Page 6: Additional Safety Rules For Bench Grinders
Always wear eye protection and check that the eye shields on the grinder are properly adjusted. • Always turn the grinder off when it is not in use and never leave it unattended without first switching off and removing the power plug. Never leave the grinder until the grinding wheels have come to a complete stop. -
Page 7: Know Your Product
Know your product Before using the bench grinder, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. The GMC Bench Grinders are designed for light to moderate duty applications in a home environment. They are not intended for use by trade persons. They are ideal for sharpening tools such as drill bits and chisels. -
Page 8: Fitting And Adjusting The Eye Shields
Caution. During use it is important not to overload the grinder. The grinder should run at close to full speed. If you are applying too much pressure the grinder will start to slow down. Under these conditions, remove the part being ground and allow the grinder to return to full speed. -
Page 9: Bench Mounting The Grinder
Using the On/Off switch 1. To turn the grinder on, press the right hand side of the On/Off switch (8) to the position marked "ON" 2. To turn the grinder off, press the left hand side of the On/Off switch (8) to the position marked "OFF". -
Page 10: Operation
The wheel on the left-hand side of the grinder has a left- hand thread and is unscrewed in a clockwise direction. The wheel on the right-hand side of the grinder has a right- hand thread and is unscrewed in an anti-clockwise direction. -
Page 11: Fitting A Wire Wheel
When fitting a wire wheel ensure the wire wheel is the correct size for the grinder and also ensure the bore size of the wheel is correct for the spindle of the grinder. Refer to the specification section of this manual for grinding wheel and bore sizes. -
Page 12: Cleaning
Wear eye protection when brushing. 2. Wipe the guards and grinder with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can also be used. 3. Wipe the eye shields with a soft damp cloth, making sure not to scratch the surface. - Page 13 Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: •...