Woodstock M1104 - Manual (Page 13)

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M1104, M1105, M1106 Heavy-Duty Bench Grinder
OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS
General
Your bench grinder will allow you to perform many types
of grinding and buffing operations. However, the follow-
ing section is not a complete guide for every possible
use.
We strongly recommend that you read books, trade mag-
azines, or seek formal training before attempting any
grinding or buffing operations in which you are not con-
fident with. Above all, your safety should come first.
This recommended research will pay off with increased
safety, improved work results, and the knowledge to be
a better metalworker.
Operation of this equipment has the
potential to propel debris into the air
which can cause eye injury. Always
wear safety glasses or goggles when
operating a grinder. Everyday glasses
or reading glasses are not safety glass-
es. Be certain the safety glasses you
wear meet the appropriate standards
of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Grinding Operations
Once the assembly and the test run have been
completed, your Heavy-Duty Bench Grinder is ready for
use.
When mounting a new wheel, or when there is any
concern about wheel integrity, stand away from the line
of rotation of the wheel and then turn the grinder ON.
Allow the grinder operate for one minute. If there is a
problem it will generally occur when the grinder is first
started. If the grinding wheel is OK, rest the workpiece
on the tool rest and ease the workpiece into the grinding
wheel. Begin grinding without holding the workpiece in
one spot or it will cause uneven wear on the stone face.
DO NOT make adjustments while the
grinder is running. Ensure that the
switch is OFF, power is disconnected
and moving parts have stopped before
making adjustments. Failure to comply
could result in serious injury or
electrical shock hazard.
NEVER grind non ferrous metals like aluminum,
brass, copper, bronze, and others, or the grinding
wheel will load up, overheat, and can explode dur-
ing operation.