Wheel Replacement - PowerTec 11801 Owner's Manual

WHEEL REPLACEMENT

Refer to figure 12
When replacing a grinding wheel, be sure to obtain one
with a safe rated speed at least as high as the "no load
speed" RPM marked on the data plate of the grinder and
which is marked to comply with ANSI B7.1.
To replace the grinding wheel:
• Unplug the grinder.
• Remove the wheel cover by loosening the screws.
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• Loosen the wheel nut in a clockwise direction for the left
side and a counterclockwise direction for the right side.
• Remove the outer flange and grinding wheel.
• To install a new grinding wheel, reverse the above
procedure.
NOTE: Be sure the grinding wheel and outer flange are
properly seated on the spindle shaft.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN the lock nut as this may dam-
age the abrasive wheels and cause serious injury
to the operator.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to acceler-
ated wear and possible premature failure because the
fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
Figure 12
Screw(s)
Inner Flange
Outer Flange
Wheel Nut
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Therefore, it is not
recommended to use this tool for extended work on these
types of materials. However, if you do work with any of
these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool
using compressed air.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suf-
ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
Lock Washer
Spark Deflector
Spindle Shaft
Grinding
Wheel
Hex Nut
Washer
Left Work Rest
(Grooved)
Knob
Star Washer