Before Grinding | 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 the following statements to protect your- self before grinding:
•Make sure all guards and eye shields 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 EVERY use.
•Make sure that you have mounted your grind- er securely 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 flammable liquids or gases.
•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/sanding if there are distractions.
•DO NOT grind on the side of the wheel. Although side grinding is permissible for some wheel types, the Model H7760 is not designed for side grinding.
H7760 2" x 27" Belt Sander & 6" Grinder
The grinder is designed for use with hard metals only. Soft metals and wood products should only be used on the sanding belt, as they will quickly load the grinding wheel surface and ruin its abra- sive qualities.
Grinding accidents can cause serious injury or death! Protect yourself by reading and following all preceding safety information in this manual before grinding.
To grind with the grinding wheel:
1.Fill the coolant tray 3⁄4 full with water.
2.With the machine plugged into power, stand to the side of the grinding wheel, and move the red switch to the ON position.
3.Allow the machine to run for at least 1 full minute to ensure that the grinding wheel is safe for use, then move to the front of the machine.
4.Grasp the workpiece tightly and properly sup- port it on the tool rest.
5.Place the workpiece against the front 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 and may damage the wheel. Using too little pressure will make the workpiece bounce around and you will not make good contact with the wheel.
6.Regularly dip the workpiece into the coolant tray to cool it off.
7.When you are ready to stop the grinder, move the red switch to the OFF position. At this point, DO NOT continue grinding and DO NOT manually stop the grinding wheel with your workpiece!
