Genesis GBG800L User manual

8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Meuleuse d'établi de 8 po, avec éclairages
Esmeriladora de banco de 8”, con luces
Operator's Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del Operario
GBG800L

English
8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG800L
8" BENCH GRINDER WITH LIGHTS 3/4 HP
Operator’s Manual
Specifications:
   
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  
  
   
  

 WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future
reference.
Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665
WARNING:






Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
 
 
 
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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

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 WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Keep your work area clean and well lit

 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres


 Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 






•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.

•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 

•Donotabusethecord.


•Whenoperatingapowertooloutside,useanextensioncordsuitable
for outdoor use. 
•DonotuseAConlyratedtoolswithaDCpowersupply.


PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, 


•Usesafetyequipment.


•Dressproperly.



English
8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG800L
•Avoidaccidentalstarting.


•Removeanyadjustingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturningthepower
tool on. 

•Donotoverreach.
.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedforconnectionofdustextractionand
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

•Donotusealadderorunstablesupport.

•Keeptoolhandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.

TOOL USE AND CARE
• Secure the work piece. 


•Donotforcethepowertool.


•Usethecorrectpowertoolforthejob.

•Donotuseatooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonoroff.

.
•Turnthepowertooloff,anddisconnecttheplug

. 
.
•Storeidletooloutofreachofchildrenandotherinexperienced
persons. 
•Maintainpowertoolswithcare.



•Userecommendedaccessories.



•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.
.

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•Feedtheworkpieceinthecorrectdirectionandspeed.



•Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended,turnthepoweroff.

•Neverstartthepowertoolwhenanyrotatingcomponentisin
contact with the work piece.
SERVICE
 Have Your Power Tool Serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. 

•ServiceYourPowerToolperiodically.

WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.









Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
 

 

 
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0      
2.1–3.4      
3.5–5.0      
5.1–7.0      
7.1–12.0      
12.1–16.0      
16.1–20.0      

English
8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG800L
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH GRINDERS
 WARNING:DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRODUCT
SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury!
•Makesurethebenchgrinderisonarm,levelsurfaceandproperly
secured 

 Unplug the tool before making adjustments, repairs, maintenance
or storing.
•Alwaysswitchoffthetoolbeforeunpluggingit

•Weareyeprotection.Donotweargloves,necktie,orlooseclothing.
•Donotoperatethebenchgrinder

•Alwaysmakesurethewheelguardsandeyeshields

•Useonlyattachmentsratedfor3600RPMorhigher


•Alwaysusethewheelangesfurnishedwiththistool

•Donotovertightenthewheelnut.

•Inspectgrindingwheelsbeforestartingthemachine

•Keepthesparkguardsclosetothewheelandreadjustthemasthe
wheel wears.
•Adjusttoolrestdistancefromthegrindingwheel

•Donotuseagrindingwheelthatvibrateswhenused.



•Donotusethemachine


•Donotrapidlyturnthemachineonandoff.


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•Donotstanddirectlyinfrontofthemachinewhenturningit"ON".


•Nevergrindonacoldwheel.

•Nevergrindonthesideofthewheel.
•Neverapplycoolantdirectlytothegrindingwheel.

•Neverstartthegrinder

•Alwayseasetheworkpieceagainstthewheel


•Avoidawkwardoperationsandhandpositions


•Alwayskeephandsandngersawayfromrotatingattachments.
•Alwaysholdtheworkpiecermlyagainstthetoolrest.

•Donotgrindmagnesiumoraluminum,
•Grindingcreateshazardoussparks,neveroperatethegrinder

•Dressthegrindingwheelfaceonly.

•Ifanypartofthegrinderismissing,damagedorfailsinanyway,



•Cleanthegrindingdustfrombeneaththegrinderfrequently
•Donotoperateinrainorindamplocations.
•Groundingrequired.
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
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8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG800L
YOUR 8" BENCH GRINDER
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    
   
   
   
   
  
  
  
  
   
  
 
  
   
   
   
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UNPACKING AND CONTENT
IMPORTANT:Due to modern mass production techniques, it is
unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything
wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or
the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
Contents in Package: (FIG 2)
Item Description QTY Item Description QTY
WARNING: If any parts are missing or damaged, do not attempt to
assemble the tool, plug in power cord or turn the switch on until the missing or
damaged parts are replaced.
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8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG800L
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a
function on the tool .
Attaching and Adjusting Spark Guards and Eye Shields (FIG 3,4)
NOTE: 























Attaching and Adjusting Tool Rests (FIG 5,6)


WARNING: Never use a bench grinder on
which tool rest has not been attached or where
the tool rest has not been correctly adjusted.
NOTE: 






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
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



Mounting Bench Grinder










Changing the Grinding Wheels (FIG 7)
WARNING: Useonlygrindingwheelsratedfor3,600rpmorhigherwith
a1/2"arborholeorappropriatesizedbushing.Neveruseagrindingwheel
ratedlowerthan3,600rpmorattempttomachineanundersizedwheeltot
the arbor

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



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

NOTE:





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



WARNING: Do not overtighten wheel nuts when installing grinding
wheels. Tighten the wheel nut enough to drive the wheel and prevent slippage.
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8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG800L
OPERATION
IMPORTANT:Before each use of the bench grinder, inspect its general condition.
Check for loose screws, damaged electrical wiring, cracked, chipped, or damaged
wheels and misalignment or binding of the moving parts. If bench or pedestal
mounted, check that all fasteners are in place and tight.
CAUTION: Keep your bench grinder clean by removing dust from working parts,
the lower portion of the wheel guard assembly, and the work area surrounding the
grinder.
ON/OFF Switch (FIG 8)

To turn the grinder "ON"

To turn the grinder "OFF", 

Work Light



WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a
function on the tool .
Grinding Wheels




.
Dressing a Grinding Wheel






BASIC GRINDER OPERATIONS
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during operation of any power tool. If the operation is dusty, wear
appropriate protective mask.



FIG 8
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WARNING: Never sharpen or grind anything made of or containing
aluminum or magnesium.



• Never
• Always
.
• Keep

• Always
.
• Donot.
Lawn Mower Blades


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
WARNING:An unbalanced lawn mower blade may cause excessive
vibration, causing damage to the mower and engine shaft.
Sharpening Twist Drill Bits:
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English
8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG800L
Sharpening Wood Chisels & Plane Irons:


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Refurbishing Screwdriver Tips:
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING



WARNING: Donotatanytimeletbrakeuids,gasoline,petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
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
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
LUBRICATION
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TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
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

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ARE NOT COVERED BY THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
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Meuleuse d'établi de 8 po, avec éclairages
Manuel d’utilisation GBG800L
MEULEUSE D'ÉTABLI DE 8 PO AVEC ÉCLAIRAGES 3/4HP
Manuel d’utilisation
Spécifications:
    
   
  
  
   
   

AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de blessure, l’utilisateur doit
lireetassimilercemanueld’utilisationavantdeseservirdel’outil.Conservez
ce manuel comme référence ultérieure.
Numéro d’aide sans frais: 1-888-552-8665.
AVERTISSEMENT: 







Repérezcesymbolequisignaled’importantes
précautions de sécurité. Cela veut dire faites
attention ! Votre sécurité est en jeu.
RÈGLES GÉNÉRALES DE SÉCURITÉ
AVERTISSEMENT: Certaines poussières produites par des appareils
électriques de ponçage, sciage, meulage, perçage et autres travaux de
construction contiennent des produits chimiques connus pour causer cancer,
anomalies congénitales et autres atteintes à la reproduction. Voici quelques
exemples de ces produits nocifs :
 
 
 
Votre risque en cas d’exposition varie, selon la fréquence d’exécution de
cetypedetâches.Pourréduirevotreexpositionàcesproduits:travaillez
dansunezonebienventiléeenportantunéquipementdesécuritéapprouvé,
tel que masque à poussières spécialement conçu pour filtrer les particules
microscopiques.

É

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AVERTISSEMENT:LISEZ ET ASSIMILEZ TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS,
MISES EN GARDE ET INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION AVANT DE VOUS SERVIR
DECETÉQUIPEMENT.Sinonvousrisquezcommotionélectrique,début
d’incendie et/ou blessures corporelles.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
LIEU DE TRAVAIL:
• Gardezproprelazonedetravail.

•Nepasutiliserd’outilsélectriquesdansdesatmosphères
explosives, 

•Garderlesbadauds,enfantsetvisiteursàl’écartpendant
l’utilisation d’un outil électrique. 

SÉCURITÉ ÉLECTRIQUE
• La puissance des bouchons outil doit correspondre à la prise
électrique. 







•NEPASexposerlesoutilsélectriquesàlapluieoul’humidité.

•Évitertoutcontactducorpsavecdessurfacesmisesàlaterre,


•NEPASmaltraiterlecordond’alimentation.




•Lorsquel'exploitationd'unpouvoirendehorsdesoutils,


•NEPASutiliserl'ACnotéeslesoutilsd'unealimentationencourant
continu. 

SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE
• Rester attentif, prêter attention au travail et faire prévue de bon sens
lors de l’utilisation de tout outil électrique. 



Français
Meuleuse d'établi de 8 po, avec éclairages
Manuel d’utilisation GBG800L
•Utiliserl’équipementdesécurité.Toujoursporteruneprotection
oculaire. 

•Portezunetenueappropriée.



•Évitezd'undémarrageaccidentel.S


•Enlevezlesclésetoutilsderéglageavantdemettreenmarche.


•NEtravaillezpasàboutdebras.


•SIdispositifssontprévuspourlaconnexiond'extractiondes
poussières et des installations de collecte, 


.
•Maintenezl’outilsec,propreetsanshuileougraisse.


UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN DE L’OUTIL
• Sécurisation de la pièce à travailler. 



• NEforcezpassurl’outil.


•Utilisezlebonoutilpourlatâche.


•N’utilisezpasl’outilsisoninterrupteurdemarche/arrêtfonctionne
mal. 

•Débrancherl’outilavantd’effectuerdesréglages,

•Rangerlesoutilsnonutiliséshorsdeportéedesenfantsetdes
personnes n’ayant pas reçu de formation adéquate. 


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•Entretenirsoigneusementlesoutils.



•N’utilisezquedesaccessoiresrecommandés.



•Maintenirdesoutilsdecoupenetteetpropre.

•Poussezlapièceàtravaillerdanslabonnedirectionàlabonne
vitesse. 


•NEjamaislaisserl'outilenmarchesanssurveillance.

•NEdémarrezjamaisunoutilquanduncomposantrotatifestdéjàen
contact avec la pièce travail lée.
SERVICE
•Demandezàvotreoutilélectriqueàêtredesservieparunepersonne
qualifiée en utilisant 
.
•L'entretiendevotreoutilélectriquepériodiquement


CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT: LISEZ ET ASSIMILEZ TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS,
MISES EN GARDE ET INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION AVANT DE VOUS SERVIR
DECETÉQUIPEMENT.Sinonvousrisquezcommotionélectrique,début
d’incendie et/ou blessures corporelles.
CORDONS RALLONGES
Les outils mis à la terre nécessitent un cordon rallonge à trois fils.












Français
Meuleuse d'établi de 8 po, avec éclairages
Manuel d’utilisation GBG800L
Conseils d’utilisation de cordons rallonges
 

 


 

RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ SPÉCIFIQUES POUR MEULEUSES
D'ÉTABLI
AVERTISSEMENT: NElaissezPASunefaussesécurités’installer
provoquée per confort et familiarité avec le produit (suite à des utilisations
répétées) remplacer la stricte application des règles de sécurité pour la scie
àonglets.Sivousutilisezcetoutildangereusementetincorrectement,vous
pouvezsubirdesérieusesblessures.
•Assurez-vousquelameuleuseestsurunesurfacefermeetde
niveau, 



 Débranchezlameuleuseavantdeprocéderàdeschangements,
réglages, les réparations, l'entretien ou l'entreposage.
•Arrêteztoujourslameuleuseavantdeladébrancher

•Portezuneprotectionoculaire.Nepasporterdesgants,cravate,ou
des vêtements amples.
•Nepasutiliserlameuleused'établi

•Ilfauttoujoursvérier

Calibre de fil minimum recommandé pour cordons de rallonge (en 120 Volts)
Ampérage
nominal
(à pleine
charge)
Longueur du cordon de rallonge
7.6 m
25 Feet
15.2 m
50 Feet
22.9 m
75 Feet
30.5 m
100 Feet
45.7 m
150 Feet
61.0 m
200 Feet
0–2.0      
2.1–3.4      
3.5–5.0      
5.1–7.0      
7.1–12.0      
12.1–16.0      
16.1–20.0      