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Ironton 45989 Owner's Manual

Ironton 45989 Owner's Manual

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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# 45989

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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# 45989...

  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381. INTENDED USE: This Ironton 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

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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

    may cause unsafe or inefficient operation of your tool. Be sure your extension cord is rated to allow sufficient current flow to the motor. For the proper wire gauge for your tool, see chart. CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE OF EXTENSION CORD: Nameplate AMPS CORD LENGTH 25ft.
  • Page 5 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
  • Page 6 WARNING! Replace cracked grinding wheels immediately. 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 Eye Shield Installation Eye shields must be installed before operating the bench grinder. 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.
  • Page 8 STAND IN FRONT OF THE GRINDER. Stand to the side and allow the grinder to run for at least one minute before proceeding to use it. Installing or Changing the Wheel 1. Loosen the tool rest hex nuts and slide the tool rest away from the wheel. 2.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Mount the tool rests to the work rest bracket using the two hex screws and washers. Before tightening the bolts, adjust the gap between the grinding wheel and the work rest to a maximum of 1/8in. Tighten securely. Adjustments To prevent the workpiece from being pulled and caught between the tool rest and the wheel, readjust the tool rest position whenever necessary to maintain the 1/8in.
  • Page 10 Maintenance Required Frequency 1. Check power cord Before each use. 2. Check wheels for cracks Before each use. 3. Check moving parts for alignment and binding issues Before each use. 4. Dress Grinding Wheels As needed 5. Replace Grinding Wheels (see manual section for specifics) As needed.
  • Page 11 Motor will not start – fuses 1. Short circuit in line, cord or 1. Inspect cord or plug for damaged or circuit breakers tripping plug. insulation and shorted wires. or blowing. 2. Short circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all connections on motor connections.
  • Page 12 DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Page of 14...
  • Page 13 ITEM DESCRIPTIONS QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTIONS QTY. Philips Screw (Zinc coating) Cord Clip Philips Screw (Black) Cord & Plug Left Wheel Guard Cover Cord Clip Fixed Plate Philips Screw + Flat Washer+ Hex Nut Type "I" (Zinc coating) Spring Washer(Zinc coating) Wheel Flange Hexagon Nut 36＃Wheel,P200x25x15.88...
  • Page 14 For replacement parts and technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381. 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: •...

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