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- Page 1 BENCH GRINDER OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item#s 22481, 22483...
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Page 2: Intended Use
For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381. INTENDED USE: This Wel-Bilt 8in. Bench Grinder is ideal for use in sharpening chisels, axes and other wood-cutting tools. It is also useful for repairing tips on screwdrivers and drill bits or for removing excess metal burrs from pieces of cut metal. -
Page 3: Electrical Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WORK AREA Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents. Do not use your tool where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust. -
Page 4: Personal Safety
CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE OF EXTENSION CORD: Nameplate AMPS CORD LENGTH 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft. 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 6-10 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 10-12 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 12-16 14 AWG... - Page 5 Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
- Page 6 Do not overtighten spindle nuts. Adjust tool rests whenever necessary to maintain a distance of 1/8in. from the grinding wheel. ASSEMBLY: Mounting the Grinder to the Workbench Before attempting to use this grinder, it must be properly mounted to a workbench or grinding stand. WARNING! Bench grinders vibrate.
- Page 7 1. Mount the left and right shield rods to the inside of the wheel guards using hex bolts. 2. Once shield rods are firmly in place, slide the shield bracket onto the shield rod. 3. Tighten the carriage bolt, leaving it loose enough to allow the safety shield to be raised and lowered easily.
- Page 8 7. Wipe the flange surfaces clean, and install the new wheel, flange and the spindle hex nut. 8. To install a new grinding wheel, reverse the above procedure. 9. Be sure the grinding wheel and outer flange are properly seated on the spindle shaft. 10.
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Page 9: Operation
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two hex nuts holding the tool rest arm. 2. Slide the tool rest in or out to achieve a 1/8in. distance from the grinding wheel surface. 3. Re-tighten the two hex nuts. OPERATION: ON/OFF The rocker ON/OFF power switch is located on the front of the grinder. - Page 10 coolant tray WORKLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT When the light bulb is worn out and will no longer work, unfasten the screws that hold the lamp cover, and then gently remove the bulb from the holder by pushing ‘in’ and turning counterclockwise. Contact distributor for replacement bulbs.
- Page 11 Machine slows when 1. Feed rate too great. 1. Reduce the rate at which the operating. workpiece is fed into the working area of the tool (grinding wheel). Wavy condition on surface 1. Machine vibrating. 1. Ensure machine is securely of workpiece.
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Page 12: Diagram & Parts List
DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Page of 14... - Page 13 ITEM DESCRIPTIONS QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTIONS QTY. Philips Screw (Zinc-plated) Cord Clip Philips Screw (Black) Cord & Plug Left Wheel Guard Cover Cord Clip Fixed Plate Hex Nut Type "I" (Zinc-plated) Spring Washer (Black) Wheel Flange Hexagon Nut Switch Plate 36 Wheel,P200x25x15.88 Philips Screw (Zinc-plated) Switch Spring Washer (Black)
- Page 14 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, •...