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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
150mm (6") 1/2HP / 200mm (8") 3/4HP
Bench Grinders
BG612HPL
• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai
BG834HPL
• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris
031222 ED7 DR
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Contents Warranty 2 Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Introduction 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Environmental protection 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our Description of symbols 3 required level of performance and you may need the Specifications 3 assistance of our service department. Safety instructions 4 This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home Additional safety rules for
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Description of symbols Dear Customer The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These If you require any help with your product, whether it represent important information about the product or is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, instructions on its use. please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Wear hearing protection. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in Wear eye protection. New Zealand. Wear breathing protection. Introduction Conforms to rele
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• Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn. Safety instructions The tool must be used only for the prescribed purpose. • Damage to eyes if eye protection is not worn Any uses other than those mentioned in this manual will • Damage to lungs if breathing protection is not worn be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the • Always remove the plug from the mains socket before manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury making any adjustments or maintenance, including re
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8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check should always be worn. A face or dust mask is that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly also required. damaged, carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for 9. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the breakage of p
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• When using the grinder, use safety equipment including Additional safety rules for bench grinders safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust mask and • Always remove the plug from the mains socket before protective clothing including safety gloves. making any adjustments or maintenance, including changing the wheel. Wear goggles • Always wear eye protection and check that the eye Wear ear protection shields on the grinder are properly adjusted. Wear a breathing mask • Always turn the grind
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1. MagniVision eye shield 8. On/Off switch Know your product Before using the bench grinder, familiarise yourself with 2. Eye shield 9. Light On/Off switch all the operating features and safety requirements. 3. Grinding wheel 10. Adjustable tool rest The GMC Bench Grinders are designed for light to 4. Outer guard 11. Wheel guard moderate duty applications in a home environment. They 5. Spindle lock button 12. Spark deflector are not intended for use by trade persons. They are ideal 6. Rubber Mou
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Caution. During use it is important not to overload the Fitting and adjusting the spark deflectors grinder. The grinder should run at close to full speed. If 1. The spark deflectors (12) are already fitted to the you are applying too much pressure the grinder will start bench grinder but will need to be adjusted prior to use, to slow down. Under these conditions, remove the part and then over time to compensate for wheel wear. being ground and allow the grinder to return to full 2. To adjust th
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Note. The tool rests are right and left handed. Follow the Bench mounting the grinder diagrams to ensure the correct tool rest is fitted to the The GMC Bench Grinders are supplied with 4 rubber mounts correct side. (6) which assist in reducing the transmission of vibration. Important. Prior to fitting the tool rests, ensure the It is strongly recommended that the grinder be firmly grinder is turned off and the power plug is removed from mounted to a bench or stand for safe operation. the socket.
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4. Depress and hold the spindle Operation lock button and turn the wheel Important. Prior to using the grinder, check that the eye by hand until it locks in place. shields, spark deflectors, and tool rests are fitted and Remove the retaining nut (see correctly adjusted and that you are wearing safety gear note below for correct direction including eye, hearing and breathing protection. of rotation), outer flange and 1. Turn the wheel by hand to make sure it does not touch the wheel. the guard, e
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4. Adjust the tool rest so that it is no more than 1-1.5mm Fitting a wire wheel from the wheel. Your bench grinder is capable of fitting a wire wheel instead of a grinding wheel. 5. Adjust the spark deflector to ensure the gap between the bracket and wheels is less than 6mm. When fitting a wire wheel ensure the wire wheel is the correct size for the grinder and also ensure the bore size of Grinder adjustments the wheel is correct for the spindle of the grinder. During the life of the grinder som
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Cleaning 1. Keep the outside of the grinder clean by brushing grinding dust and dirt away from all areas where the dust tends to build up. Wear eye protection when brushing. 2. Wipe the guards and grinder with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can also be used. 3. Wipe the eye shields with a soft damp cloth, making sure not to scratch the surface. A mild detergent can also be used. Caution. Never use caustic agents, petrol based cleaners, alcohol or any other cleaning agents. Do not wet down
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. With continuing product development changes may Before returning this product for a have occurred which render the product received Warranty Claim or any other reason slightly different to that shown in this instruction Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to
