TM MINI-GRINDER OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thankyou for purchasing an Arbortech Product. Your Arbortech Mini Grinder has been designed & manufactured to provide you with the highest satisfaction in performance, durability and safe operation.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation and care of the machine. If you are using the Mini Grinder correctly, it will provide you with years of reliable service and save you time and money. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. 5. 6. 7. 10. 12. 13. 15. Rules for safe operation of electrical equipment Knowing your tool Unpacking and Assembly Operation Maintenance Accessories & Spare Parts Other Products Technical Information Please read these instructions before you use your Mini-Grinder.
Rules for safe operation of electrical equipment 2 The Arbortech Mini Grinder is designed and built to meet and exceed Australian and International Safety Standards. Use only Arbortech approved or other qualified service centres for the servicing and/or repair of this tool. For further assistance contact Arbortech. The Arbortech Mini Grinder is double insulated to provide the highest possible operator protection from electric shock. Please observe all necessary safety precautions to avoid electric shock.
3 Rules for safe operation 10. Secure the workpiece: to avoid serious personal injury. 11. Do not remove guards or shields: these are designed to increase operator safety. 12. Store idle tools in dry, out of reach places: When not in use the tool should be stored in a dry, frost free location not within the reach of children. 13. Use the right tool: use the correct sized tool for the job. For example, do not try to use the Mini Grinder to cut thick boards, bricks or pipes. 14.
Rules for safe operation 4 24.Stay alert: Make sure you are well balanced when using the tool and you have secure footing. Don’t use the tool when you are tired. Use common sense and care during operation. 25. Cleaning: If the outer case of the motor needs cleaning do not use solvents but a moist soft cloth only. 26. Lubricating: The grease in the gearbox will require replacement/replenishment after extensive use of the grinder. Please see your appropriate service agent to provide this service. 27.
5 Knowing your tool Note: text, diagrams and data are correct at time of printing. In the interests of continuous improvement of our products, technical specifications are subject to alteration without prior notice. *WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE MINI-GRINDER EXTENSION ARM FROM THE MOTOR. See Warranty Card For Conditions *Mini-Grinder Extension arm *Auxiliary handle *Cord 4g x 1/2” screws x4 *Large pulley *M10x1.
Knowing your tool (cont’d) 6 *Spindle Lock *Mini-Grinder Spindle Lock On/off switch *Belt Tensioning Cap Mounting plate Unpacking and assembly 1. Remove the Mini Grinder from its box. Inspect to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping. If damaged, report to the retailer immediately. 2. Remove the auxiliary handle from the box and attach to the tool. (as shown in fig.1) Fig.1 3.Ensure that the Mini Grinder extension arm is always fitted securely to the mounting plate.
7 Operation • To change blades or sanders, unscrew the cutter clamping bolt fully using the Allen™ key provided. Place a flat head screwdriver into the MiniGrinder spindle lock (seen in fig.5) and remove blade (as shown in fig.6). Fig.5 Place new blade securely on the small pulley. Place top washer over blade and secure using the cutter clamping bolt (as shown in fig.6). Check that the blade is sitting flat against the small pulley.
Operation 8 Warning: Always wear correct safety clothing, including ear, eye and lung protection. • The Mini Grinder should always be used with two hands, placing the left hand on the auxiliary handle and the right on the tool body. (as shown in fig.8) CUTTING GRIP Fig.8 • Ensure the machine is running BEFORE contacting the material, to be worked on. • To sand, polish or scrub, hold the Mini-Grinder horizontally. (as shown in fig.9). Fig.
9 Operation To trench cut, hold the Mini-Grinder vertically and simultaneously lower into the wood and pull towards you. (as shown in fig.10) SHOWING ANGLE & DIRECTION OF CUT 25-30 is a comfortable working angle. 0 25-300 Angle Fig.10 ✓ • Use the bottom edge of the blade (as shown in fig.10) And not as in fig.11. ✗ Fig.
Maintenance 10 • Changing Blades: The Diamond blade (MIN016) and Tungsten Carbide Blade (MIN012) will require stepwashers. If required, place step washer on small pulley (shown in fig.12 and 13), and as shown in the individual accessory fitting instructions. Fig.12 • Blade sharpening: 1. Unplug the Mini Grinder. 2. Use a (3/16´´) or 4 mm round metal file (MIN003). When sharpening hold the file at 90 to the blade, keeping the file level. (as shown in fig.14) Fig.
11 Maintenance Tensioning or replacing the belt Unplug the Mini-grinder Remove the 4 belt tensioning cap screws (shown in fig. 17). • Then remove the 3 top cover screws (see knowing your tool page 5) • Remove all visible slack from the belt by turning the tensioning cap. (shown correctly in fig.18). Rotate the belt tensioning cap in the direction in which the blade moves away from the guard (see fig.17). The blade can be seen moving slightly when rotating the Belt tensioning cap.
Maintenance 12 Cleaning the grills and switch Regulary check to see if any dust or foreign matter has entered the grills positioned on the front and back of the motor or under the switch (as shown in fig.16). Fig.16 If so use a soft brush to remove any accumulated dust. Wear safety glasses when doing this.
13 Other Products Woodcarver Pro-4 Kit Wherever waste wood needs to be removed rapidly or cut, shaped, trimmed or trenched, you will find the 100mm Woodcarver an ideal and versatile attachment for an angle grinder. This Pro-Kit contains a 100mm Woodcarver blade and Pro-Guard. Industrial Woodcarver Pro-Kit The 100mm Industrial Cutter with replaceable Tungsten Carbide teeth is the ultimate professional tool for all wood shaping in soft and hard woods.
Other Products 14 Power Chisel Power Tool An excellent tool for all woodworkers in all applications. Safe, versatile and completely dust free in operation, it is ideal for experts and beginners alike. The constant reciprocating action gives incredible control to the user, and also the ability to carve difficult and uneven timbers which traditionally have been hard to carve. This kit contains a 20mm flat chisel, 20mm gouge chisel, 25 ml oil bottle, power chisel unit & 700 watt motor.
15 Technical Information Max. Blade diameter: 50 mm Max. RPM: 18,000 rpm @ extension spindle Power: 5.8A ~ 700 Watt Rating: 230-240V, AC, 50-60Hz (MIN300) 230-240V, AC, 50Hz (MIN350/360) 120V, AC, 60Hz (MIN400) Disc Bore Size: 9.5mm Max. cutting depth: 10 mm Weight: 1.83 Kg Overall Length: 350mm Tested acc.: EN 50144-1:1995 DIN VDE 0740 Part 21/01.
