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Rikon Power Tools 80-808 Operator's Manual

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80-808
8" Low Speed 1HP Bench Grinder
3168328
Operator's Manual
Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
Serial Number: ______________________ Date of purchase: ______________________
For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167
www.rikontools.com
80-808M1

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  • Page 1 80-808 8” Low Speed 1HP Bench Grinder 3168328 Operator’s Manual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Serial Number: ______________________ Date of purchase: ______________________ For technical support or parts questions, email techsupport@rikontools.com or call toll free at (877)884-5167 www.rikontools.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The following instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING GENERAL SAFETY ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them Operating a Bench Grinder can be to rain. dangerous if safety and common sense are ignored. The operator must be familiar with 5.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY 5. THE BENCH GRINDER WILL PRODUCE SPARKS AND DEBRIS DURING GRIND- INSTRUCTIONS FOR BENCH ING OPERATIONS. Be sure that there are GRINDERS not any flammable materials in the vicinity. Frequently clean grinding dust from the back The operation of any grinder or power tool of the Bench Grinder.

  • Page 7: Electrical Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 17. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform of the equipment grounding conductor can an operation for which it was not designed. It result in risk of electric shock. The conductor will do a safer and higher quality job by only with the green insulation (with or without performing operations for which the tool was yellow stripes) is the equipment grounding...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    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.

  • Page 9: Carton Contents

    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.

  • Page 10: Overview

    OVERVIEW FIG. D 80-808 8” LOW SPEED 1HP BENCH GRINDER OVERVIEW (Fig. D) A. Eye Shield Assembly, Left, Clear (x2) H. Wheel Cover Knob (x6) B. LED Work Light I. On/Off Switch with Removable Key C. Eye Shield Adjustment Knob (x4) J.

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The Bench Grinder is provided with 3. Adjust each Tool Rest until its inside edge adjustable left and right positioned two-piece (I) is 1/16” from the grinding wheel. Firmly tool rests to lay your workpieces on. tighten the knobs holding the supports. See Figure F.

  • Page 12: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS EYE SHIELDS (Fig. H) PERMANENT MOUNTING (Fig. I) 1. Fasten the Safety Shield Assemblies to the Use the mounting holes in the base of the Safety Shield Brackets using the Fastening grinder to firmly attach grinder to a solid work Knob.

  • Page 13: Operating The Bench Grinder

    OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER BEFORE USING GRINDER 5. Move the work piece towards the grinding wheel until it lightly touches. Move the work piece back and forth across the Operating a Bench Grinder can be front surface of the grinding wheel removing dangerous if safety and common sense are the amount of material desired.
  • Page 14 OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER USING THE WHEEL DRESSER (Fig. J) 7. Inspect the grinding wheel for any irregularities that still need to be dressed, or for and damage. If there is damage to the FIG. J wheel (cracks, major chips missing), replace the wheel immediately.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 16: Parts Diagram

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  • Page 17: Parts List

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  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    WARRANTY To take advantage of this warranty, please fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to: RIKON Warranty 16 Progress Rd. Billerica, MA 01821 The card must be entirely completed in order for it to be valid. If you have any questions, please contact us at 877-884-5167 or email RIKON at warranty@rikontools.com.
  • Page 20 80-808 For more information: 16 Progress Road Billerica, MA 01821 877-884-5167 / 978-528-5380 techsupport@rikontools.com www.rikontools.com 80-808M1...

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