Grinding Tips | Operating Grinder |
The grinder is a safe tool when used properly. In addition to the safety instructions in this manual, the most important safety consideration is to use common sense at all times. What may be okay in one situation, may not be safe in another.
Read and understand the following state- ments to protect yourself before grinding:
•Make sure all guards are in place.
•Stand to the side of the grinder when you turn it ON and allow it to run for one full minute before beginning any grinding procedure.
•Make sure there are no loose mounting bolts and that you have performed the “Test Run” instructions in this manual.
•Remember that grinding often produces sparks. DO NOT allow anyone to stand in the path of the sparks. DO NOT grind near poten- tially flammable materials, such as flammable liquids or gases, paper or cloth.
•Wear the proper protective clothing. Remember that particles flying off of a grind- ing wheel will be traveling very
•DO NOT lean into the workpiece in a manner that may cause your hands to move into the spinning wheel if the workpiece slips off.
•Concentrate on the task at hand. STOP grinding if there are distractions.
After you have switched OFF the grinder, DO NOT continue grinding and DO NOT manually stop the grinding wheel with your workpiece!
H7762 Heavy Duty Tool Grinder
The grinder is designed for use with ferrous met- als only. Grinding
Mounting Plate
Figure 8. Type 50 grinding wheel surfaces.
To grind with the grinding wheel:
1.Fill the water cup 3/4 full with water.
2.With the machine plugged into power, stand to the side of the grinding wheel, and turn the grinder ON.
3.Allow the machine to run for one full minute to ensure that the grinding wheels are safe for use, then move to the front of the machine.
4.Grasp the workpiece tightly and properly sup- port it on the work table.
5.Place the workpiece against the surface of the wheel with moderate pressure, moving it back and forth in a steady, even motion.
Note: Using too much pressure will slow the motor, may damage the wheel, and will over- heat the workpiece. Using too little pressure will prevent sufficient contact with the wheel.