MIN.PK.BOOK001 TM MINI-GRINDER OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you 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. Page No. 2. 5. 6. 7. 11. 13. 13. 16. TABLE OF CONTENTS 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.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. • If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
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. 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 Fig.4 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 BLADES 1 To change blades place a flat head screwdriver into the Mini Grinder spindle lock and hold (seen in fig .5) then unscrew the cutter clamping bolt by using the Allen key provided and remove blade ( as shown in fig 6) Fig.5 2 Place new blade securely on the small pulley. Ensuring that the blade is sitting flat against the pulley. 3 Place top washer over blade and secure using the cutter clamping bolt ( as shown in fig 6) then tighten SANDERS Fig.
8 Operation (cont’d) DIAMOND BLADE BLADE & MINI INDUSTRIAL Required Stepwasher Step Washer To change blades with Diamond or Mini Industrial Blade follow step 1 as for BLADES on OPERATION ( page 7 ) to remove blade (seen in fig .5) then unscrew the cutter clamping bolt by using the Allen key provided and remove blade ( as shown in fig 6) Fig.8 Step Washer Fitting Instruction as below (These instructions are identical for fitting the diamond blade) Fig.
Operation (cont’d) 9 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.11) CUTTING GRIP Fig.11 • 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.12). Fig.
10 Operation (cont’d) To trench cut, hold the Mini-Grinder vertically and simultaneously lower into the wood and pull towards you. (as shown in fig.13) SHOWING ANGLE & DIRECTION OF CUT 25-30 is a comfortable working angle. 0 25-300 Angle Fig.13 • Use the bottom edge of the blade (as shown in fig.13) And not as in fig.14. Fig.
Maintenance 11 • Blade sharpening - Mini Woodcarver Blade: 1. Unplug the Mini Grinder. 2. Use a (5/32´´) or 4 mm round metal file (MIN.FG.002). When sharpening hold the file at 90 to the blade, keeping the file level. (as shown in fig.15) 0 o 90 Sharpening Angle • Checking adaptor plate Ensure that the Mini-Grinder adaptor plate is always mounted securely. If loose, tighten the three adaptor plate screws as shown in fig.16. Fig.
12 Maintenance Tensioning or replacing the belt Unplug the Mini-grinder Remove the 4 belt tensioning cap screws (shown in fig. 18). • To remove top cover , remove the 3 cover screws (see knowing your tool page 5) then slide cover back away from blade and lift off. • Rotate tensioning cap Fig 18 to remove slack from the belt fig 19. The blade can be seen moving slightly when rotating the Belt tensioning cap. • When tensioned secure with top cover screws.
Other Products 13 Accessories & Spare Parts Accessories Available for the Mini-Grinder MIN.FG.001 Mini-Woodcarver Blades x 2 Mini Wood Carver Blade MIN.FG.002 4mm Sharpening File MIN.FG.003 Replacement Pulley Belt MIN.FG.004 Bearing & Spindle Assembly Sanding MIN.FG.006 Mini-Sanders 4x assorted sanders Disk MIN.FG.008 4 x 40 Grit Mini-Sanders MIN.FG.009 4 x 60 Grit Mini-Sanders MIN.FG.010 4 x 80 Grit Mini-Sanders MIN.FG.011 4 x 120 Grit Mini-Sanders Mini-Industrial Blade MIN.FG.
14 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 15 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, 15 ml oil bottle, power chisel unit with fitted motor.
16 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 Disc Bore Size: 9.5mm Max. cutting depth: 10 mm Weight: 1.83 Kg Overall Length: 350mm 120V, AC, 60Hz CE-Declaration of Conformity: We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the CE Standards. *Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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