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8" Bench Grinder with Lights
Meuleuse d'établi de 8 po, avec éclairages
Esmeriladora de banco de 8”, con luces
Operator's Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del Operario
GBG800L
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8" BENCH GRINDER WITH LIGHTS 3/4 HP Operator’s Manual Specifications: • Model: GBG800L • Ra ted V olta ge: 120V AC, 60HZ • Ra ted Input P o wer: 3/4 HP • No Load Speed: 3550 RPM • Wheel Size: 8” • Shaft Diameter: 3/4” Inc ludes: (1) 36G Wheel, (1) 60G Wheel and Light Bulbs WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future reference. Toll
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WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA SAFETY • Keep your work area clean and well lit . Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres , such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dus
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• A void accidental starting. Ensure the s witch is in the off position before plugging in. Carr ying po wer tools with your finger on the s witch or plugging in po wer tools tha t ha ve the s witch on invites accidents. • Remove any adjusting keys or wr enches befor e tur ning the power tool on. A wrench or key tha t is left a ttached to a rota ting part of the tool may result in personal injur y . • Do not overr each. Maintain proper footing and b
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• Feed the work piece in the corr ect dir ection and speed. F eed the work piece into a blade, cutter , or abrasive surface a gainst the direction of the cutting tool’ s direction of rota tion only . Incorrectly feeding the work piece in the same direction may cause the work piece to be thro wn out a t high speed. • Never leave the tool running unattended, tur n the power of f. Do not lea ve the tool until it comes to a complete stop. • Never s
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH GRINDERS WARNING: DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT (GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRODUCT SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury! • Make sur e the bench grinder is on a firm, level surface and pr operly secured to a void injur y from unexpected movement. F irmly c lamp or bolt the bench grinder to a support surface to prevent slipp
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• Do not stand dir ectly in fr ont of the machine when tur ning it "ON". Al ways stand off to the side of the machine and do not allo w an y part of your bod y to be in line with the pa th of the wheel. • Never grind on a cold wheel. The grinder should al ways be started and allo wed to run a t idle speed for on full minute before a pplying work to the grinding wheel. • Never grind on the side of the wheel. Al ways grind on the face of the wh
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YOUR 8" BENCH GRINDER 8 5 6 7 4 10 9 2 2 3 13 14 13 1 12 FIG 1 11 10 1. ON/OFF Switch 9. Wheel Guard 2. T ool Rest 10. Grinding Wheel 3. T ool Rest Locking Knob 11. Grinding Wheel Locking Nut 4. Eye Shield 12. Grinding Wheel Outer Flange 5. Eye Shield Locking knob 13. Mounting Holes 6. Spark Guard 14. Base 7. Motor 8. W ork Lights 8" Bench Grinder with Lights Operator’s Manual GBG800L English
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UNPACKING AND CONTENT IMPORTANT: Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. C D E F B I H G O K J J M N L P P FIG 2 Contents in Package: (FIG 2) Item Description QTY Item Description QTY A Bench Grinder 1 J
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the tool. Attaching and Adjusting Spark Guards and Eye Shields (FIG 3,4) NOTE: Al ways check to ensure the eye shields are correctly a ttached and the spark guards are correctly adjusted each time the grinder is used. Eye shields and spark guards must be a ttached over each grinding wh
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4. Slide the tool rest to within a maximum of 1/16"(1.5 mm) from the wheel. Rota te the wheel one full revolution by hand to ensure the wheel does not contact the tool rest. 5. T ighten the locking knob firmly to retain the assembly . 6. Repea t the assembly opera tion for the RIGHT tool rest. Mounting Bench Grinder If during opera tion of the bench grinder there is an y tendenc y for the grinder to slide or "walk" or to tip over , then the grin
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: Before each use of the bench grinder, inspect its general condition. Check for loose screws, damaged electrical wiring, cracked, chipped, or damaged wheels and misalignment or binding of the moving parts. If bench or pedestal mounted, check that all fasteners are in place and tight. CAUTION: Keep your bench grinder clean by removing dust from working parts, the lower portion of the wheel guard assembly, and the work area surrounding the grinder. ON/OFF Switch (FIG 8)
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WARNING: Never sharpen or grind anything made of or containing aluminum or magnesium. Because grinders can remove ma terial ra pidly , a freshly dressed wheel and the amount of work piece pressure a pplied to the wheel are keys to efficient grinding. Use the follo wing basic guidelines to aid in working metals and a void overhea ting: • Never force the work piece a gainst the grinding wheel. • Always keep the work piece constantly moving a gainst
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Sharpening Wood Chisels & Plane Irons: As in all freehand sharpening opera tions, practicing the technique and actual sharpening experience are the best teachers. Sharpening chisels and irons on the bench grinder will produce razor sharp hollo w ground bevels which must be follo wed by honing on a whetstone. Use the follo wing tips to help develop your sharpening skill and success. 1. The chisel cutting edge must be free of nicks and be 90° to the
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TWO-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted free from defects in ma terial and workmanship for 2 years after da te of purchase. This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or dama ge from neglect or accident. The original purchaser is covered by this warranty and it is not tran sferable. Prior to returning your tool to store loca tion of purchase, please call our T oll-F ree Help Line for possible solutions. THIS PRODUCT IS
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Richpower Industries, Inc. 736 Hampton Road Williamston, SC USA www.richpowerinc.com
