8109217 manual
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Dress for Safety
Wear proper apparel – Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings or other jewelry, which
may get caught in moving parts.
Rubber soled footwear is recommended for best footing.
Tie back or
wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
Wear gloves when grinding work piece as object may become very sharp
or hot
and cause
injury.
Always use safety glasses – Also use a dust mask if grinding operation is dusty.
Before Each Use:
Check for damaged parts – Any damaged parts should be replaced to ensure proper
operation of the bench grinder. Check for misalignment
of
wheels, breakage of parts,
mounting, or any condition that may affect
grinder
operation.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches – Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool area before turning on the grinder.
Adjust the distance between the grinding wheel and the work rest to maintain 1/16"
or less separation - the diameter of the wheel decreases with each use.
After Each Use:
Never leave the bench grinder running unattended.
Always turn the power off.
Do not leave the grinder until it comes to a complete stop.