I N S T R U C T I O N M A N UA L 1/5 HP / 2/5 HP / 2/3 HP / 1/2 HP Bench Grinders BG125A BG150A BG200A NTS2000A • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris 031222 ED8 DR
Contents Full 2 Years Warranty Warranty 2 Introduction 3 Environmental protection 3 Description of symbols 3 Specifications 3 Safety instructions 4 Additional safety rules for bench grinders 6 Unpacking 6 Connecting to the power supply 6 Know your product 7 Fitting and adjusting the eye shields and brackets 8 Fitting the tool rests 8 Bench mounting the grinder 9 Using the on/off switch 9 Operation 9 Changing a grinding wheel (high speed wheel) 10 Changing the sharpening wheel (low speed wheel for model NTS
Dear Customer Description of symbols If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information: Please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection.
Safety instructions • Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn. • Damage to eyes if eye protection is not worn • Damage to lungs if breathing protection is not worn • Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance, including changing the wheel. Warning. When using power tools, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also required. 9. Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure that these are connected and properly used. 10. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 11. Secure the work piece.
Additional safety rules for bench grinders • When using the grinder, use safety equipment including safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust mask and protective clothing including safety gloves. Wear goggles Wear ear protection Wear a breathing mask • Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance, including changing the wheel. • Always wear eye protection and check that the eye shields on the grinder are properly adjusted.
Know your product 1. Eye shield 2. Grinding wheel 3. Outer guard 4. Rubber coated mounting position 5. Base 6. On/Off switch Before using the bench grinder, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. The GMC Bench Grinders are designed for light to moderate duty applications in a home environment. They are not intended for use by trade persons. They are ideal for sharpening tools such as drill bits and chisels.
Caution. During use it is important not to overload the grinder. The grinder should run at close to full speed. If you are applying too much pressure the grinder will start to slow down. Under these conditions, remove the part being ground and allow the grinder to return to full speed. Re-apply the part to the grinder, but with a little less force. All of the grinding wheels are supplied with grinding wheels designed for metal use only.
section under the screw head fits into the slot of the tool rest. Fit the star washer and then the large flat washer. 3. Fit the plastic coated thumb nut to the screw and tighten the nut sufficiently to support the tool rest but still allowing the tool rest to slide inward and outwards. 4. Slide the tool rest to within a max of 1.5mm from the wheel. Rotate the wheel one full revolution by hand to ensure the wheel does not contact the tool rest. 5. Tighten the thumb nut firmly to retain the assembly.
Changing a grinding wheel (high speed wheel) Important. Prior to changing a wheel, ensure the grinder is turned off and the power plug is removed from the socket. Make sure that the replacement wheel is rated at 3000RPM or higher. 1. Remove the retaining screw and take off the tool rest (7). 2. Remove the retaining screw and take off the eye shield bracket (9) and eye shield (1). 3. Take off the third retaining screw and remove the outer guard (3). 4.
1. Drain all the water from the bath (10). 2. Remove the two securing screws at the top of the bath. 3. Loosen, but do not remove the lower retaining screw. 4. Push the top clips of the bath clear of housing and then lower the bath clear of the housing. 5. Using an 18mm spanner, remove the wheel retaining nut by turning the nut in an anti-clockwise direction. 6. Remove the washer and the outer flange, followed by the wheel. 7.
Grinder adjustments Cleaning During the life of the grinder some adjustments are required to maintain a safe working environment. Please ensure the following: • Always adjust the eye shields to the most comfortable and most effective angle to suit the task being performed. • As the wheels wear, the top eye shield bracket must be adjusted to ensure the gap between the bracket and the wheel does not exceed 6mm.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual.