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WARNING
To avoid electrical shock to yourself and damage to the Bench Grinder, use proper circuit protection.
The Bench Grinder is factory wired for 120V, 60 Hz, operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 amp branch circuit
and use a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The electrical circuit cannot have any wire size less than #14. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is damaged in any way.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operating a Bench Grinder can be dangerous if safety and common sense are ignored. The operator must be familiar with the operation of the tool. Read this manual to understand this Bench Grinder. DO NOT operate this Bench Grinder if you do not fully understand the limita- tions of this tool. DO NOT modify this Bench Grinder in any way.
BEFORE USING THE BENCH GRINDER
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury and damage to the tool, read and follow all of the Safety and Operating Instructions before operating the Bench Grinder.
1.READ the entire Owner’s Manual. LEARN how to use the tool for its intended applications.
2.GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is supplied with a
3.AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRON- MENT. DO NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment or expose them to rain.
4.DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gasses.
5.ALWAYS keep the work area clean, well lit, and organized. DO NOT work in an environment with floor surfaces that are slippery from debris, grease, and wax.
6.KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY. DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area, especially when the electrical tool is operating.
7.DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an opera- tion for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the tool was intended.
8.WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. These items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts. The user must wear a protective cover on their hair, if the hair is long, to prevent it from contacting any moving parts.
9.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw debris into the eyes during opera- tions, which could cause severe and permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that comply with ANSI standard Z87.1) when operating power tools. Safety Goggles are available at Sears Retail Stores.
10.WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR PARTICLES.
11.ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE ELEC- TRICAL RECEPTACLE when making adjustments, changing parts or performing any maintenance.
12.KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
13.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that the power switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle.
14.REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning “ON” the Bench Grinder.
15.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause serious injury to the operator and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manual that comes with that particular accessory.
16.NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. DO NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
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