Owner's Manual
GENERALSAFETYINFORMATION
To operatethistool,readthisinstructionmanualand allthe labelsaffixedtothe benchgrindercarefully
beforeusing. Keepthismanualavailablefor futurereference.Safetyisa combinationofcommonsense,
staying alertand knowing howyour benchgrinder works.
1. WORKAREA
Keepthe work areacleanand well lit. Cluttered benchesanddark areasinviteaccidents.Donot use
the tool in explosiveatmospheres,such asin the presenceofflammable liquids, gases,or dust.
Powertools createsparkswhich mayignitethe dust or fumes.Keepbystanders,visitors, andchildren
awaywhile operating a powertool. Distractions cancauseyou to losecontrol.
2. ELECTRICALSAFETY
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Groundedtools must be pluggedinto an outlet properly installedand groundedin accordancewith
all codesand ordinances.Neverremovethe grounding prong or modifythe plug in anyway. Donot
useanyadapterplugs. Checkwith a qualifiedelectricianifyou arein doubtas to whetherthe outlet
is properlygrounded. If thetool electricallymalfunctionsor breaksdown, groundingprovidesa low
resistancepathto carry electricityawayfrom the user. Avoid contactwith groundedsurfacessuch
aspipes, radiators, ranges,andrefrigerators.There isan increasedriskof electricalshock ifyour
body is grounded.Donot exposepowertools to rain or wet conditions. Waterenteringa powertool
will increasethe risk of electricshock.
Do not abusethe cord. Never usethe cord to carry the tool or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep
the cord away from heat,oil, sharp edgesor moving parts. Replacedamagedcords immediately.
Damagedcords increasethe riskof electricshock.
Whenoperating a powertool outside, usean outdoor extension cord marked"W-A"or "W'. These
cords areratedfor outdoor useand reducethe risk of electricshock.
PERSONALSAFETY
Stayalert, watchwhat you aredoing, andusecommon sensewhen operatinga powertool. Do not
usethe tool whenyou are tired or underthe influenceof drugs, alcohol, or medication.A moment
of inattention while operating powertools may resultin serious personalinjury Dressproperly. Do
not wear looseclothing or jewelry.Wear protective hairnettingto contain long hair.Keepyour hair,
clothing,and glovesawayfrom movingparts.Rubberglovesandnon-skidfootwearare recommended
when working outdoors.
Avoid accidentalstarting. Makesure the switch is off before plugging in. Carryingtools with your
finger on the switch or plugging in tools that havethe switch on invitesaccidents.
Removeadjustingkeysor switchesbeforeturning the tool on. A wrenchor a keythat isleftattached
to arotating part of thetool mayresult in personalinjury. Donot overreach.Keepproper footing
and balanceatall times. Properfooting and balanceenablesbettercontrol of the tool in unexpected
situations. Usesafety equipment. Alwayswear eyeprotection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearingprotection must beusedfor appropriateconditions.
4. TOOLUSEANDCARE
Do not forcethe tool. Usethe correct tool for your application.Donot usethe tool ifthe switch does
not turn it onor off. Any tool that cannot be controlledwith the switch is dangerousand must be
repaired.Disconnectthe plug from the power source beforemakinganyadjustments, changing
accessoriesor storing the tool. Such preventivesafety measuresreducethe risk of starting the tool
accidentally.Store idletools out of reachof children andother untrained persons.
Owner's Manual
GENERALSAFETYINFORMATION
Toolsaredangerousinthe handsof untrainedusers. Maintaintools with care.Keepcutting tools
sharpand clean. Properlymaintainedtools with sharp cutting edgesare less likelyto bind andare
easierto control.Checkfor misalignmentor jamming of movingparts, breakageof partsandany
other conditionthat mayaffectthetools operation. Ifdamaged,havethetool servicedbeforeusing.
Manyaccidentsare causedby poorly maintainedtools.
Useonly accessoriesthat are recommendedbythe manufacturerfor your model. Accessoriesthat
may besuitablefor onetool, maybecomehazardouswhen used on anothertool.
5. SERVICE
Toolservice mustbeperformedonlyby qualifiedrepairpersonnel.Serviceor maintenanceperformed
by unqualified personnel couldresult in a risk of injury. When servicing atool, useonly identical
replacementpartsFollowinstructions inthe Maintenancesectionof this manual.Useof unauthorized
partsor failureto follow maintenanceinstructions may createa risk of electricshockor injury.Some
dust createdby power grinding contains chemicalsthat may causecancer,birth defects, or other
reproductiveharm.Someexamplesofthesechemicalsare: Leadfrom lead-basedpaintCrystalline
silicafrom bricks, cement,andother masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber To reduceyour exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, use
approvedsafetyequipment, andusedust masksthat arespeciallydesignedto filter out microscopic
particles.
SPECIFICSAFETYRULESFORTHEBENCHGRINDER
Alwaysusethe eyeshields,sparkarrestorsandwearsafetygoggleswith sideshields.Useof unauthorized
parts or failureto follow maintenanceinstructions may createa risk of electricshockor injury. Replace
acrackedgrinding wheel immediately.Handlethe grinding wheels carefully.When replacing,do not
tighten the spindle nut too tightly, the strain candamagethe wheel.Thewheeldiameter decreases
with use. Adjust the tool restswhenever necessaryto maintain a distance of 1/8" or lessfrom the
grindingsurface.Adjustthesparkarrestorsto maintaina1/16"distanceor lessfrom thewheel'ssurface.
Piecesof stonemay bethrown off the rotating wheelwhen first starting the grinder. Always standto
one sideof the grinder wheelwhen turning it on, and wait atthe side until the wheel isatfull speed.
Make surethere is no flammablematerial nearthe exhaustchutes. Thechute will channel outsparks
and debris.Neverapply pressureto the workpiecewhenthe grinding wheel is cold. Allow the wheelto
warm up by applyingthe workpiecegradually.Neverusethe grinder without the wheelguards. Keep
fingers awayfrom the wheel. Do not try to cut anythingwith the grinding wheel.Whenthe wheel is
worn out of round, usea wheeldressingtool to resurface it.
SYMBOLSUSEDTHROUGHOUTTHISMANUAL:
_tAUT!ON IWarnsabouthazardsthatmaycauseminorpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage
if ignored.
_WARN!NG IWarnsabouthazardsthatcancauseseverepersonalinJury,death,ormajor
propertydamageif ignored.
_Warnsabouthazardsthatwillcauseseriouspersonalinjury,death,or major
propertydamageif ignored.
