Master Quality Power TDS-200BG User manual

8" BUFFERIGRINDER
MODEL TDS-200BG
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GRINDER BUFFER
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MODEL TDS.200BG
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Table Of Contents
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1 . SAFETY
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ..................... .. .. ... ........................... 1
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS FOR BUFFERS .. 3
2 . CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
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120V OPERATION .. ... 4
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EXTENSION CORDS .. 4
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GROUNDING 5
3 . INTRODUCTION
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COMMENTARY 5
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UNPACKING
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MOUNTING .......... 5
4 . OPERATIONS
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TEST RUN .... ............................................. 6
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GENERAL .................................... ... 6
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BUFFING&POLTSHING 7
WHEEL RENOVAL ................................................................................................. 7
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BUFFING WHEEL SELECTION .. 8
BUFFING COMPOUND SELECTION ........................... .. ...................................... 8
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8UFFING TIPS 8
5 . MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................... 10
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LUBRICAT1ON ......................... .. 10
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MISCELLANEOUS ................... ... 1 0

SECTION 1: SAFETY
AWARNING
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating This Equipment
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This
manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of
Importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember
that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper
accident prevention measures.
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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
-4~ WILL result in death or serious injury.
AWARNING
lndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
ACAUT~ON MAY~~~ltinminorormoderateinjury.Itmayalsobeusedtoalert
against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
NOTICE pmperopemtionottheequipment.
AWARNING
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
order.
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are padlocks, master switches, or by removing
removed from tool before turning on. starter keys.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
areas and benches invite accidents.
better and safer at the rate for which it was
des~gned.
4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI-
RONMENT. Do not use power tools in 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
damp or wet locations, or where any flam- attachment to do a job for which it was not
rnable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep des~gned.
work area well I~ghted.

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AWARNING
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENKIOH-
sure your extension cord is in good coridi-
AL STARTING. On machines with magnet-
tion. Conductor size should be in accor-
Ec contact starting switches there is a risk of
dance with the chart below. f he amperage
starting if the machine is bumped or jarred.
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
Always disconnect from power source
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause
before adjusting or sewicing. Make sure
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
switch is in OFF position before reconnecting.
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and 17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN
plug pin. Always repair or replace exten- "KICKBACK" THE WORKPIECE toward the
sion cords if they become damaged.
operator if not handled properly. Know what
conditions can create "kickbacv and know
Minimum Gauge for ExtensionCords
how to avoid them. Read the manual accorn-
panying the machine thoroughly.
f 8. CHECK DAMAGED PARB. Before fur-
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts,
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mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
part that is damaged should be properly
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
repaired or replaced.
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
is recommended.Wear protective hair cov-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not
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ering to contain long hair.
leave tool until it comes lo a complete slop.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFm GLASSES. Also
20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
ness is required at all times when running a
machine.
12 SECURE WORK Use damps a a vise to hdd
work when practical. It is safer than using ymr
hand and frees bth hands to operate tool.
21. NEVER ALLOW UNSYPERVlSED OR
Y NTRAtNED PERSONNEL TO QPER-
ATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any
13. DO NOT OVER-REACH. Keep proper
instructions you give in regards to machine
fooling and balance at all times.
operation are approved, correct, safe, and
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
clearly understood.
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
22. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIEMC-
cating and changing accessories.
lNG DIFFICULTIES performing the intend-
ed operation, stop using the machine? Then
15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
contact our servlce depadrnent or ask a
Consult the owner's manual for recorn-
qualified expert how the operation should
mended accessories. The use of improper
be performed.
accessories maycause risk ot injury.

AWARNING
To operate this or any power tool safely and
efficiently, it is essential to become as farnil-
lar with it as possible. The time you invest
before you begin to use your Model TDS-2OOBG
will be time well spent. DO NOT operate this
machine until you are completely familiar
with the contents of this manual or serious
personal injury may occur.
WHEN CHANGING SPEED, TOOL MUST
BE SWITCH TO "0FF"POSlTlON FIRST.
AWARNING
ACAUTION
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies to
your individual working conditions. Use
this and other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment or poor work results.
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Additional Safety Instructions For Buffers
1. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION! 7. DO NOT allow your hands to come into
contact with buffing wheels during opera-
2. WEAR AN APPROVE0 DUST MASK tion. Abrasive accessories have the abil-
OR RESPIRATOR. Buffing operations
ity to remove a lot of material, including
produce dust. skin, very quickly.
3. MAKE SURE BUFFER IS SECURED 8. ANY PROBLEM concerned with any
FIRMLY TO A BENCH OR STAND moving parts or accessories must be
BEFORE USE. Any "wobblesH must be investigated and corrected with the
corrected by shimming or blocking before power disconnected, and after everything
operation.
has come to a complete stop.
4. DO NOT USE GRINDING WHEELS ON 9. NEVER leave the machine running unat-
MIS MACHINE. Tt is strictly designed for
tended.
buffing and drum sanding only.
10. NEVER BUFF BY PLACING THE
5.
DO NOT stand directly in front of buffing
WORKPIECE ON TOP OF THE BUFF-
or sanding accessories when turning
ING WHEEL. The wheel may kick the
machine on.
workpiece ioward the operator. Always
buff on the downward part of the buffing
6. PERFORM machine Inspections and wheel.
maintenance service promptly when
called for. 11. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FlRMLY
WHILE BUFFING.
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
120V Operation
The Model TDS-200BG is wired for 120V. The 112
HP motor will safely draw 3.0 amps at 120V.
If you operate this machine on any circuit that is
already close to its capacity, it might blow a fuse
or trip acircuit breaker. However, if an unusual load
does not exist and a power failure still occurs,
contact a qualified electrician or our service
department.
A 10 amp circuit should be used with this buffer.
Always check to see if your current wires are
capable of handling a 10 amp load. If you are
unsure, consult the advice of a qualified electri-
cian.
Extension Cords
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord
with the Model TDS-200BG make sure the cord
is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer
to the chad in the standard safety instructions to
determine the minimum gauge for the extension
cord. The extension cord must also contain a
ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace
extension cords when they become worn or dam-
aged.
Grounding
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
electric current a path of least resistance. This
tool is equipped with a power cord having an
equipment-groundingconductor. See Figure 18.
The outlet must be properly installed and ground-
ed in accordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
This equipment must be
grounded, Verify that any
existing
electrical outlet
and circuit you intend to
plug into is actually
grounded. Under no cir-
cumstances should the
grounding pin from any
three-pronged plug be
removed. Serious injury
may occur.
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Figure 1A. Po not remove grounding pin.
Grounding Blade Is
Figure 3 6. Typical f20V plug and outlet.

SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Mounting
The Model TDS-200BG is shipped from the
rnanufac turer in a carefully packed carton.
If you discover the machine is damaged after
you have signed for delivery, immediately call
Customer Service for advice.
When you are completely satisfidl with the con-
dition of your shipment, you should inventory
its parts.
The Model TDS-200BG weighs approximately 34 Ibs.
Make sure the workbench on which you plan to
Make sure the workbench on which you plan to
weight of the machine. The workbench should
have a level surface and be heavy, or attached 10
the floor, so it will not move during operation. To
mount the buffer:
1.
Pick a spot on the workbench that will allow
enough room to move the size of an antici-
patedworkpiece around the buffer. The oper-
ator (and possibly bystanders) should have
enough room to stand out of the way in an
Make your shop "child safe."
Ensure that your workplace
is inaccessible to children
by closing and lucking all
entrances when you are
away. Never allow visitors in
your shop when assembling,
adjusting, or operating
emergency.
Mount the buffer to the workbench with bolts
that are long enough to exceed the thickness
of your workbench and the buffer base.
Secure these boRs with a flat washers, a lock
washer and a hex nut. Because sizes vary for
each individual situation, the hardware in this
step is not included with the Model TDS-2008G.
Mount the buffer in an area with proper light-
ing and near electrical outlets. Lighting
should be brightenough to eliminate shadow
and prevent eye strain. Electrical circuits
should be dedicated or large enough to han-
dle amperage requirements. Keep power or
extension cords clear of high-traffic areas.
Obselve Eocal electricall codes for proper
installation of new lighting, outlets, or circuits.

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
AWARNING
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance,
assembly or adjust-
ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
ACAUTION
Using this machine pro-
duces sawdust which may
cause allergic reactions
and respiratav problems.
Use an approved dust
mask to protd yourself
from these harards!
NOTICE
The following section was designed to give
instructions on the basic operations of this
buffer. However, it is in no way comprehen-
sive of every buffer application. There are
many different buffing wheels, compounds
and attachments available for buffers. WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read
books, trade magazines, or get format train-
ing to maximize the potential of your
machine.
Test Run
Once mounting is complete and adjustments are
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test
the machine. Before testing, remove the flanges
and shaft nuts from the arbor. Facing the
machine, the left-hand nut has left-handed
threads (remove by turning clockwise) and the
right-hand nut has right-handed threads (remove
by turning counterclockwise).
Plug
in the power and turn the buffer ON. Make
sure that your hand is poised near the switch in
case there is a problem. The buffer should run
smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing nois-
es. Strange or unnatural noises should be inves-
tigated and corrected before operating the
machine further.
If you cannot easily locate the source of an
unusualnoise or vibration, feel free to contact our
service department for help.
General
The Model TDS-200BG 8" Buffer is strictly designed
for buffing operations. IT IS NOT A GRINDER.
The absence of grindingwheel guardsprohibit the
use of this machine as a grinder.
This buffer has a left and right shaft to providethe
option of mounting two different buffing wheels,
depending on your application. The convenience
of having two shafts allows you to mount different
textured
buffing wheels onto each shaft.

Buffing & Polishing
For buffing and polishing, M.Q.POWER offers a
broad line of buffing wheels and polishing com-
punds. Please refer to our current catalog for more
informa~on on these. To buff or polish with he buffer:
1. Make sure the power cord is unplugged and
remove
the 34" hex nuts at the end bf each
shaft. Facing the machine, the left-hand shaft
has left-handedthreads. The right-hand shaft
has right-handed threads.
2. Tighten the hex nut while holding the shaft
with your other hand. The direction of the
threads and motor rotation ensure that the
nuts on both sides will not self loosen.
3.
Plug the buffer into the power source. Select
the appropriate stick d polishing compound
for
your application, turn ON the buffer and
apply the compound to me rotating face of
the wheel. Always wear safety glasses
because particles of polishing compound or
buffing wheel may fly off.
ACAUTION
DO NOT buff on the top of the wheel or the
workpiece may be thrown back at you.
Refer to figure 3 before using your buffer.
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4. With both hands, firmly grasp the item to be
polished. Lightly and evenly move the work-
piece back and boflh on the edge of the buff-
ing wheel in the grayed in area shown in
Flgure 3. Be careful when polishing plated
metals; there is a chance that the thin plated
material may be damaged. A Eight pressure is
all that is needed for quality work.
Figure 3. Illustrated from a side profile, shows
the only portion of the wheel that should be used
during buffing.
Wheel Removal
To remove the buhg wheels, ensure that the
switch is turned OFF and the power cord is dis-
connected! Mold the shaft with one hand while
loosening the nut with a wrench. Remember, the
left-hand nut and shaft have left-handed threads.
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AWARNING
Disconnect power to the
machine when removing
the wheels. Fanure to do
this may result in serious
personal injury.

Buffing Wheel
Selection
Buffing wheels are available for most types of
metals and for different stages in the buffing
process. The following pictures and descriptions
describe some of the more common wheel types:
Loose Muslin
Soft feather-edged
muslinstitched
together
near the center leaves
the outer edge to pro-
vide a wide angle, fine
polishing surface.
Perfect for polishing
stainless steel,
chrome,
gold or silver,
Airway Soft
Made of 100% cotton
sheets and held togeth-
er with a steel retainer.
Pleats in the material
help hold compound.
These wheels are great
for polishing soft metals
and plastics.
Splral Sewn
Consist of layers of
100% unbleached cot-
ton sheeting that are
spirai sewn U apart.
Works well for initial
polish
on brass, stain-
less steel, aluminum,
bronze and cast iron.
Airway Hard
Made of 100% cotton
sheets that are treated
to stiffen the material.
Pleats
in the material
help hold compound.
These are great for
rough cutting plastics
and initial polishing a
wide variety of metals.
Laminated Sisal
Designed for rough cut-
ting, sisal works well
with various steels,
copper, aluminum and
brass to remove r
scratches and prepare
the piece for polishing.
Buffing Compound
Select ion
Most colors of abrasives have similar applica-
tions,
but always check with the manufacturer of
yeur particular compound. M?Q.POWER offers
the following compounds:
Red Rouge - Made for fine polishing on brass
and gold. Provides an excellent shine when used
with the loose muslin buffing wheel.
Green (Extra Fine) - Great for extra-fine polish-
ing on most metals to bringout that mirror finish.
Works best with loose muslin and spiral sewn
buffing wheels.
White - Great for ivory, plastic and resins when
used successively with the soft spiral sewn and
soft airway buffing wheels.
Black - Designed to be used with sisal and air-
way hard buffing wheels, this compound is perfect
for the initial rough cut on stainless steel and iron.
Tripoli - A true middle-of-the-road abrasive,
Tripoli provides an excellent medium cut for
brass, aluminum and zinc alloy.
Green (Fine) - Slightly more abrasive than the
extra fine green, this green compound is great for
a mediumto fine polish with most softer metals,

Buffing Tips
Here are some quick tips for getting the most out
of your buffer:
Thoroughly clean
all parts that you are plan-
ning to buff. Any kind of dirt, oil, rust, paint or
other film must be removed either chemically
or sprayed off with water. Make sure to dry off
parts with a rag after cleaning.
Apply buffing compounds in small amounts at
a time. While the machine is running, press
the compound on the wheel for a couple of
seconds. Avoid using too much compound.
Put your workpiece under the wheel when
you are loading the compound on the buffing
wheel. This way, you will catch any corn-
pound that would normally be wasted on the
floor.
* Ontyusetheareagrayed-outinFigure4to
do the actual buffing. Contacting the work-
piece on areas outside of ahe grayed out area
may flip the workpiece out of your hands.
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Keep buffing wheels raked out before each
use and when buildup gets heavy during use.
"Raking" means to clean the buffing wheels
with a wheel rake to remove buildup corn-
pounds and metal particles.An old rough-cut
saw blade or a Targe hacksaw blade will also
work as an alternative to a wheel rake.
ALWAYS use light pressure when raking
wheels!
Po not mix two different compounds on the
same wheel. For best results, use aseparate
wheel for each compound.
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Use an upward stroke with heavy to moder-
ate pressure for cutting. Use a downward
stroke with Yght to pressure for polishing. See
Figure 5.
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Downward
to Polish
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Upward
L
to cut
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Figure 5. Cutting and Polishingstrokes.
Wear safety equipment when buffing. If the
buffer forces the workpiece out of your hand,
be prepared for it to come flying at you! Wear
safety
glasses and a heavy Feather apron.
Also, wear a dust mask to protect your lungs
from microscopic particulate that will be flying
off the wheel.
Figure 4. Illustratedfrom a side profile, shows
the only podion of the wheel that should be used
Remember, there is no substitute for experience.
during buffing.
Learning how to hold the workpiece, how much
pressure to apply, how to move the workpiece
Hold the workpiece tightly at all times while
against the wheel and how much compound to
buffing. One hand near the contact point will
use will require some trial-and-error.
give you better control.

SECTION 5 : MAINTENANCE
AWARNING
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
Eng any maintenance,
assembly at adiust-
ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.
Lubrication
Miscellaneous
Always be aware of the condition of your buffer.
Routinely check the condition of the following
items and
repair or replace as necessary:
Loose mounting bolts
* Worn switch
Worn or damaged cord
Shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings require
no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bear-
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Worn or damaged shaft bearings
ings are standard sizes, and replacements can
be purchased from our parts department or a
bearing supply store.
Appendix: MACHINEDATASHEET
MODEL TDS-200 BG BUFFERlGRlNDER
Design Type ................................................................................ Bench Model
Overall Dimensions:
Height .......................................... S
Width .................................................................................................. 9.45"
Depth ............................................................................................... 12.20"
Shipping Weight ........................................................................... 3 Ibs.
........................................................................................ Net, Weight 31 Ibs.
Arbor ................................................................................................... 314"
Buffing Wheel Size ........................................................................... 8" xl"
Motor:
Type .....................................................PSC Capacitor-Run Induction
Horsepower .................................................................................... .1/2 HP
Phase / Voltage ........................................................... Single-Phase11 20V
Amps (No Load) ...................................................................... 3.Oamp
Cycle I RPM ................................................................ 60 Herfs1345t)RPM
Bearings ........................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Features:
.................... .. ............................................................... Flanges Included
........................................................ Extended Wheel-to-Motor Clearance
Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed.