Use and Care Manual

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29. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the grinder.
30. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet location, or expose
them to rain. Don’t use this grinder in a
flammable environment. Keep work area well
lighted.
31. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
32. Use right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
33. Use proper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Table 1 (see sect. 7.2) shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
34. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
35. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
36. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
37. Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
38. Do not overtighten wheel nut.
39. Frequently clean grinding dust from beneath
grinder.
40. Use grinding wheel suitable for speed of grinder.
41. Inspect abrasive wheels for cracks or other forms
of damage. Perform a “ring test” to check wheel
integrity. Do not use a faulty or damaged wheel.
42. Verify that maximum RPM of abrasive wheels is
compatible with speed of grinder. Do not remove
the blotter (label) from either side of a grinding
wheel.
43. Allow abrasive wheels to reach full RPM before
starting the grinding operation.
44. Do not crowd the work so that the wheels slow.
45. Tool rests should be adjusted to approximately
1/16” from wheel surface.
46. Do not grind on the side of a wheel; do all work
on the grinding face or edge near the tool rest.
47. Do not grind aluminum or magnesium, as these
may pose a fire hazard.
48. Use only the flanges that are furnished with the
grinder.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even fatal,
injury.
4.0 About this manual
This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET IBG Series
Industrial Grinder. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating
procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your grinder has been designed and constructed
to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions set forth in this document.
The operator is encouraged to familiarize himself/herself with ANSI B7.1 – Safety Requirements for Use, Care
and Protection of Abrasive Wheels.
If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our
web site: www.jettools.com.
Retain this manual for future reference. If the grinder transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly
or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!