Keep the object in constant motion, moving it
at an even pace. Never force a tool against the
grinding wheel. Keep the tool cool by using a
pan of water.
The grinding wheel should rotate "into" the
object being sharpened.
NOTE: Excessive pressure may damage the tool,
cause the motor to overheat, and prematurely
wear down the grinding wheel.
The following recommendations will help
you sharpen specific tools:
TWIST DRILL BITS
Drill bits are best sharpened on a sharpening
jig (available at most hardware stores). Begin
on one side of the point at the existing angle,
then twist the bit while maintaining contact
with the grinding surface. Sharpen only the tip.
This technique requires considerable practice,
so take your time and make a few "dry runs"
first with the grinder off. Be sure to maintain
the original cutting edge angle as this is impor-
tant to the efficiency of your bits. One work
rest has a V-groove angled to fit most drill bits.
LAWN MOWER BLADES
Lawn mower blades are usually sharpened on
only one edge and dressed up slightly on the
other. Perform this sharpening process on both
cutting ends of the blade. After sharpening, be
sure to balance the blade by removing addi-
tional material.
CAUTION: An unbalanced lawn mower
blade may cause excessive vibration which will
damage the lawn mower.
CHISELS AND SCREWDRIVER BLADES
When sharpening chisels and screwdrivers,
work rest should support the chisel at the cor-
rect angle against the wheel.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other part may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
GENERAL
Keep the bench grinder clean. Remove dust
from working parts and beneath the grinder
frequently. Make sure the bench grinder oper-
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ates properly. Check screws, nuts, and bolts for
tightness. Servicing requires extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed only by a
qualified service technician. For service we sug-
gest you return the tool to your nearest AU-
THORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
REPLACING THE BULB
NOTE: Bulb is not included.
1. Remove the light bulb from lamp shade.
2. Install the new light bulb (40 W bulb maxi-
mum) into lamp shade.
CAUTION:
• To avoid injury from an accidental start, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to a power outlet.
• To prevent injury resulting from heat of the
light bulb, never touch the light bulb until it
has completely cooled.
• To prevent electric shock, never touch any
part of the light bulb when the plug is con-
nected to a power outlet.
• It is recommended to use a vibration-resistant
light bulb for this grinder.
CHANGING GRINDING WHEELS
CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the bench
grinder. Use only grinding wheels that mea-
sure 6 inches (150 mm) in diameter. This tool
has 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) arbors on both sides.
1. Raise the eye shield
(1) out of the way and
place the spark guard
(6) in its highest set-
ting.
2. Loosen the knob (2)
and remove the tool
rest assembly (3) and
carriage bolt (4).
3. Remove the two
screws (5) from the
left side wheel cover
and then remove the
outer cover.
4. To prevent wheel
rotating,
place
a
wood wedge (7) (not
supplied) between the
wheel and the wheel
cover.