Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
SAFETY SYMBOLS safely. THIS SYMBOL DESIGNATES THAT THIS TOOL IS LISTED BY THE INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES, TO UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN STANDARDS Page 2...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY 4. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to Operating a Bench Grinder can be rain. dangerous if safety and common sense are ignored. The operator must be familiar with 5.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU 14. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE from the immediate area prior to turning “ON” WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL. the Bench Grinder. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal 15.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY 5. THE BENCH GRINDER WILL PRODUCE SPARKS AND DEBRIS DURING GRINDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BENCH OPERATIONS. Be sure that there are not any GRINDERS flammable materials in the vicinity. Frequently clean grinding dust from the back of the The operation of any grinder or power tool Bench Grinder.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of an operation for which it was not designed. It the equipment grounding conductor can result will do a safer and higher quality job by only in risk of electric shock. The conductor with performing operations for which the tool was the green insulation (with or without yellow intended.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION CORDS Use a proper extension cord. Only use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in Keep the extension line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and cord clear of the working area. Position overheating of tool.
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS CAUTION: DO NOT use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner to remove any protective This Bench Grinder will require a minimal coatings. amount of assembly. 3. Compare the items to Figure C; verify that 1. Remove parts from all of the cartons and all items are accounted for before discarding lay them on a clean work surface.
OVERVIEW FIG. D 80-805 8” LOW SPEED BENCH GRINDER OVERVIEW (Fig. D) A. Eyeshield Assembly, Left F. On/Off Switch w/Removable Key B. Eyeshield Assembly, Right G. Rubber Foot (x4) C. 8” Grinding Wheel, 60 Grit H. Mounting Hole (x2) D. Tool Rest (x2) I.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The Bench Grinder is provided with 5. Assemble the Tool Rests (E) to the adjustable left and right positioned two-piece Supports (F) with the supplied flat washers tool rests to lay your workpieces on. (G) and `Adjustment Knobs (H) as shown. See Figure F.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS EYESHIELDS (Fig. H) PERMANENT MOUNTING (Fig. I) 1. Assemble the eyeshields (A) onto the Use the mounting holes in the base of the eyeshield rods (B) and secure in place with grinder to firmly attach grinder to a solid work the carriage bolts and hex nuts (C).
OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER The Bench Grinder is designed for hand held grinding, sharpening, and cleaning operations. To avoid serious injury, never grind on the sides of the grinding wheels. SHARPENING DRILL BITS ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION! Hot sparks are produced during grinding 1.
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OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER USING THE WHEEL DRESSER (Fig. J) 7. Inspect the grinding wheel for any irregularities that still need to be dressed, FIG. J or for and damage. If there is damage to the wheel (cracks, major chips missing), replace the wheel immediately.
OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER (Refer to Fig. K on page 14.) 11. Run the new wheel at full speed for a few minutes to ensure that it is rotating properly. 7. Remove the Outer Wheel Flange (H) and then the abrasive wheel (I) from the arbor WIRE WHEEL or BUFFING WHEEL (Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the Bench Grinder, turn the switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments. PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) 1. Machine not plugged in 1.
WARRANTY 5-Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date the product was purchased at retail.
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