TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Safety Symbols......................................................................2-3 Safety Instructions...............................................................3-7 Electrical Safety...........................................................7-8 Specifications...................................................................8 Carton Contents...............................................................9 Overview........................................................
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY Operating a Bench Grinder can be dangerous if safety and common sense are ignored. The operator must be familiar with the operation of the tool. Read this manual to understand this Bench Grinder. DO NOT operate this Bench Grinder if you do not fully understand the limitations of this tool. DO NOT modify this Bench Grinder in any way.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning “ON” the Bench Grinder. 15. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause serious injury to the operator and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manual that comes with that particular accessory. 16. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. DO NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop. 17.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BENCH GRINDERS The operation of any grinder or power tool can result in debris being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe and permanent eye damage. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Everyday eyeglasse are NOT safety glasses. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (that comply with ANSI standard Z87.1) when operating power tools. Basic precautions should always be followed when using your bench grinder.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to perform an operation for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the tool was intended. 18. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from: • Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 www.powertoolinstitute.org • National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143-3201 www.nsc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION CORDS Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool. Use a proper extension cord. Only use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of tool. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS This Bench Grinder will require a minimal amount of assembly. 1. Remove parts from all of the cartons and lay them on a clean work surface. 2. Remove any protective materials and coatings from all of the parts and the bench grinder. The protective coatings can be removed by spraying WD-40 on them and wiping it off with a soft cloth. This may need to be redone several times before all of the protective coatings are removed completely.
OVERVIEW FIG. D B A J C D I E H F G 80-805 8” LOW SPEED BENCH GRINDER OVERVIEW (Fig. D) A. B. C. D. E. Eyeshield Assembly, Left Eyeshield Assembly, Right 8” Grinding Wheel, 60 Grit Tool Rest (x2) Tool Rest Adjustment Knobs (x4) F. G. H. I. J. On/Off Switch w/Removable Key Rubber Foot (x4) Mounting Hole (x2) 8” Grinding Wheel, 120 Grit Wheel Cover (x2) NOTE: Full Parts Explosion and Parts List are listed on pages 17 and 18.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The Bench Grinder is provided with adjustable left and right positioned two-piece tool rests to lay your workpieces on. 1. DO NOT assemble the Bench Grinder until you are sure the tool IS NOT plugged in. 2. DO NOT assemble the Bench Grinder until you are sure the power switch is in the “OFF” position. 3. DO NOT assemble the Bench Grinder until you are sure the grinding wheels are firmly tightened to the Bench Grinder. 5.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS EYESHIELDS (Fig. H) PERMANENT MOUNTING (Fig. I) 1. Assemble the eyeshields (A) onto the eyeshield rods (B) and secure in place with the carriage bolts and hex nuts (C). Use the mounting holes in the base of the grinder to firmly attach grinder to a solid work surface or grinder stand (mounting hardware and stand not included). See Figure I. 2. Assemble the lower portion of the eyeshield rod (B) to the wheel cover.
OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER The Bench Grinder is designed for hand held grinding, sharpening, and cleaning operations. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION! Hot sparks are produced during grinding operations. GRINDING CHART 1750 To avoid serious injury, never grind on the sides of the grinding wheels. SHARPENING DRILL BITS 1. To use the Drill Bit Sharpening tool rest, lay the drill bit flat in the “V” groove. Firmly hold on to the drill bit shank.
OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER USING THE WHEEL DRESSER (Fig. J) FIG. J C B A The Wheel Dresser is to be used on the grinding wheels. It will remove buildup up of material on the grinding wheel, remove imperfections and make the corners of the grinding wheel square. See Figure J. 7. Inspect the grinding wheel for any irregularities that still need to be dressed, or for and damage. If there is damage to the wheel (cracks, major chips missing), replace the wheel immediately. 8.
OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDER (Refer to Fig. K on page 14.) 7. Remove the Outer Wheel Flange (H) and then the abrasive wheel (I) from the arbor shaft (G). 8. The new abrasive wheel to be put onto the grinder must have a higher R.P.M. rating than the grinder’s motor. The new abrasive wheel must have the correct 8” outer wheel diameter and 5/8” bore diameter as original wheels. The labels on the sides of the abrasive wheel must stay on. DO NOT remove these labels.
TROUBLESHOOTING TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the Bench Grinder, turn the switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments. PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Motor does not run 1. Machine not plugged in 2. Power switch in “OFF” position 3. Power switch or cord is faulty 4. Fuse or circuit breaker are open 5. Material wedged between wheel and tool rest or guard 1. Plug power cord into electrical receptacle 2.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Key No. 4 2 1 4 1 6 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 4 1 4 2 1 1 QTY P80-805-1 P80-805-2 P80-805-3 P80-805-4 P80-805-5 P80-805-6 P80-805-7 P80-805-8 P80-805-9 P80-805-10 P80-805-11 P80-805-12 P80-805-13 P80-805-14 P80-805-15 P80-805-16 P80-805-17 P80-805-18 P80-805-19 P80-805-20 P80-805-21 P80-805-22 P80-805-23 P80-805-24 P80-805-25 P80-805-26 P80-805-27 MFG. PART NO.
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WARRANTY 5-Year Limited Warranty RIKON Power Tools Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to only the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date the product was purchased at retail. This warranty may not be transferred. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs, alterations, lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear.
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