Use and Care Manual

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Model W1839 & W1840 (For Machines Mfd. Since 3/16)
INTRODUCTION
Controls & Components
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better
understand the instructions in this manual.
C. LED Work Lamp: Work lamp turns ON/OFF
when machine is turned ON/OFF.
D. Wheel Guard: Prevents accidental contact
with grinding wheel, and contains sparks
during grinding.
E. Tool Rest (Right): Provides flat surface to
rest workpiece during operation. Tilt angle
is adjustable.
F. ON/OFF Switch w/Disabling Key: Turns
motor ON when flipped up; turns motor
OFF when pressed down. Key prevents
motor from starting when removed.
G. Variable-Speed Dial: Controls grinding
wheel speed. Turn clockwise to increase
speed; turn counterclockwise to decrease
speed.
H. Tool Rest (Left): Provides a 60° "V" shaped
groove for sharpening drill bits. Also
includes a flat surface for general grinding.
Tilt angle is adjustable.
Figure 1. W1839 & W1840 controls and components.
A. Safety Shield: Helps protect operator
from sparks during grinding. Shield is not
a substitute for proper personal protective
equipment.
B. Spark Deflector: Helps contain sparks
inside wheel guard to reduce operator
exposure.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Grinder
a) Replace cracked wheel immediately.
b) Always use guards and eye shields.
c) Do not overtighten wheel nut.
d) Only use flanges furnished with grinder.
e) Adjust work rest to maintain
1
⁄16" –
1
⁄8"
distance from wheel as diameter of
wheels will decrease with use. DO NOT
allow more than
1
⁄8" gap between work
rest and wheel.
f) Frequently clean grinding dust from
beneath grinder.
A
C
D
E
F
H
G
B