
Selecting Wheels
Grinding is the cutting action of thousands of abrasive grains on the face of a grinding wheel. When grinding metals such as steel and iron, choose an aluminum oxide grinding wheel. Select a silicon carbide grinding wheel for stone and concrete. Use cotton reinforced wheels for
Type 27 reinforced 1/8"
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury when grinding:
•ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands using the handles provided; before and during grinding
•NEVER allow the wheel to bind
•NEVER use a wheel that has been dropped
•NEVER bang grinding wheel onto work
•NEVER grind without proper safety equipment
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury when grinding, ALWAYS use the proper guard. ALWAYS properly install the guard.
Grinding (Fig. 9 & 10)
1. Depending on your job, position the guard to provide maximum protec- tion for the operator (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
1 Operator's Zones
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Fig. 10
Hold at a 5° to 15° angle
5.Control pressure and surface contact between wheel and workpiece. Too much pressure slows cutting speed.
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WARNING!
A Type 27 guard must be installed when using a Type
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Using Type 27
Type 27
1.Firmly grasp rear handle and side handle before starting and while us- ing tool. Allow wheel to come to full speed before starting.
2.When using a
Fig. 11
3.Control pressure and surface contact between wheel and workpiece. Too much pressure slows cutting speed.
2.If you have just installed a grinding wheel or are just beginning a period of work, test the wheel by letting it spin for one minute before applying it to the workpiece.
NOTE:
3.Firmly grasp rear handle and side handle before starting and while using tool. Allow wheel to come to full speed before starting to grind.
4.When grinding, hold tool at a 5o to 15o angle as shown, using con- stant pressure for a uniform finish (Fig. 10). Too great an angle causes too much pressure on small areas which may gouge or burn work surface.
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