Harbor Freight Tools 5 INCH BENCH GRIDER 94186 - Manual (Page 5)

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2. Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves
when using the Bench Grinder. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for
injury. safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
3. Maintain a safe working environment. keep the work area well lit. Make sure there
is adequate surrounding workspace. always keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. do not use a power tool in areas near flammable
chemicals, dusts, and vapors. do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
4. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before
turning on the Bench Grinder.
5. Do not force the Bench Grinder. This tool will do the work better and safer at the
speed and capacity for which it was designed.
6. Always unplug the Bench Grinder from its electrical outlet before performing
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
7. Never leave the Bench Grinder unattended while running. Turn power off if you
have to leave the Bench Grinder.
8. Before each use, check all nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness. vibration during
mixing may cause these to loosen.
9. Keep extension cord off the ground and away from water.
10. Always connect the Line Cord to a Ground fault Circuit Interrupter (GfCI)
protected electrical outlet.
11. Install this product on a proper surface. locate on a flat, level, and solid surface
that is capable of supporting the weight of the Bench Grinder.
12. Use a full face mask when grinding any metals. The grinder can produce sparks
which may land on your clothing, or hit your face. also ensure that you are not
operating the grinder around flammable materials or liquids. always make sure the
safety shields and wheel guards are in place at all times.
13. Make sure the grinding wheels are of the proper speed (3450 RPM or greater)
rating.
14. frequently quench the workpiece in water to prevent overheating.
15. Use the tool rest to steady the work piece. if the tool rest is not used, the torque of
the spinning grinding wheel may pull the workpiece from your hands.
16. Do not use aluminum oxide wheels when grinding nonferrous metals such as
aluminum and brass. Use silicon carbide wheels for nonferrous metals.
17. When buffing material, always hold the material on the lower side of the buffing
wheel.