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16. T ake caution as some woods contain preservatives such as copper
chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials
extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.
17. Maintenance. For your saf ety , service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician.
Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Bench Grinders
1. When grinding any metals, the grinder can produce sparks which may land on
your clothing, or hit your f ace. You should use a full f ace mask and
appropriate protective clothing. Also ensure that you are not operating the
grinder around flammable materials or liquids. Always make sure the safety
shields and wheel guards are in place at all times.
2 . Make sure the grinding wheels are of the proper speed (RPM) rating for the
grinder.
3. Frequently quench the workpiece in water to prevent overheating; be careful
not to get water on the bench grinder .
4. Use the tool rest to steady the work piece. If the tool rest is not used, the
torque of the spinning grinding wheel may pull the workpiece from your hands.
5. Do not use aluminum oxide wheels when grinding nonferrous metals such as
aluminum and brass. Use silicon carbide wheels for nonferrous metals.
6. When buffing material, always hold the material on the lower side of the
buffing wheel. Always keep fingers clear of the grinding wheel and the tool
rest.
Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage.
Extension cord usage may also affect tool performance.
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possib le conditions and situations that ma y occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this pr oduct, but must be supplied b y the operator .
Unpacking
When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included.
1) 3-inch Bench Grinder, 2) 31-inch Fle x Shaft, 3) Wrench
4) 3-inch Grinder Stone, 5) 3-inch Fiber Wheel, 6) 1/8 inch Mounting Stone Bit
If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor F reight Tools at the number
on the cover of this manual.