Grizzly G9717 - Manual (Page 4)

G9717 6" Grinder -3-
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S Stta an nd da arrd ds s IIn ns sttiittu utte e ((A AN NS SII))..
1 1.. A AL LW WA AY YS S W WE EA AR R a face shield and/or safe-
ty goggles.
2 2.. S SE EC CU UR RE E T TH HIIS S G GR RIIN ND DE ER R firmly to a
benchtop or stand.
3 3.. N NE EV VE ER R U US SE E A A G GR RIIN ND DIIN NG G W WH HE EE EL L which
has evidence of cracking or chips. “Ring
Check” the wheel to test its integrity (See
Page 9 for checking procedure).
4 4.. U US SE E O ON NL LY Y P PR RO OP PE ER RL LY Y S SIIZ ZE ED D W WH HE EE EL LS S
which have the right bore size and overall
diameter.
5 5.. D DR RE ES SS S T TH HE E G GR RIIN ND DIIN NG G W WH HE EE EL L when its
surface becomes rutted or uneven.
Replace the wheel if the wear or damage
becomes excessive.
6 6.. A AL LL LO OW W T TH HE E W WH HE EE EL L T TO O A AT TT TA AIIN N F FU UL LL L
S SP PE EE ED D before introducing the workpiece.
7 7.. A AL LW WA AY YS S U US SE E T TH HE E S SA AF FE ET TY Y S SH HIIE EL LD DS S
A AN ND D T TO OO OL L R RE ES ST T when grinding. The
shields prevent sparks from flying, and the
tool rest provides a firm rest on which to
position the workpiece.
8 8.. N NE EV VE ER R G GR RIIN ND D S SM MA AL LL L S ST TO OC CK K.. Do not
attempt to grind or sharpen anything which
can’t be adequately supported by the tool
rest. Use clamping pliers or a similar holder
when grinding parts which can’t be easily
held by hand.
9 9.. G GR RIIN ND DIIN NG G C CR RE EA AT TE ES S S SP PA AR RK KS S, make
sure your work area is free of combustible
materials.
1 10 0.. A AV VO OIID D O OV VE ER RH HE EA AT TIIN NG G T TH HE E W WO OR RK K--
P PIIE EC CE E.. Excessive prolonged grinding on a
workpiece can heat it to the point of being
dangerously hot. Keep a water reservoir
handy when grinding to quench hot parts.
Overheating can also change the metallur-
gical properties of your part.
1 11 1.. N NE EV VE ER R S ST TIIC CK K A AN N O OB BJ JE EC CT T A AG GA AIIN NS ST T T TH HE E
W WH HE EE EL L T TO O S ST TO OP P T TH HE E W WH HE EE EL L R RO OT TA A--
T TIIO ON N..