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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1/5 HP / 2/5 HP / 2/3 HP / 1/2 HP
Bench Grinders
BG125A
BG150A
BG200A
NTS2000A
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Contents Warranty 2 Full 2 Years 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 from the Additional safety rules for bench grinder
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Dear Customer Description of symbols If you require any help with your product, whether it is a The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These Warranty claim, spare part or user information: represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in Wear hearing protection. New Zealand. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. Introduction Conforms to relevant
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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. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common should always be worn. A face or dust mask is sense. Do not operate a power tool when you also required. are tired. 9. Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are 19. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check provided for the connection of dust extraction and that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly collection facilities, ensure that these are connected damag
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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. Eye shield 7. Adjustable tool rest Know your product Before using the bench grinder, familiarise yourself with 2. Grinding wheel 8. Wheel guard all the operating features and safety requirements. 3. Outer guard 9. Eye shield bracket The GMC Bench Grinders are designed for light to 4. Rubber coated 10. Water bath moderate duty applications in a home environment. They mounting position 11. Sharpening wheel are not intended for use by trade persons. They are ideal 5. Base 12. Guard exhaust for
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Caution. During use it is important not to overload the through both the bracket grinder. The grinder should run at close to full speed. If (9) and eye shield (1). you are applying too much pressure the grinder will start Tighten the screw to the to slow down. Under these conditions, remove the part point where the eye shield being ground and allow the grinder to return to full will move with firm speed. Re-apply the part to the grinder, but with a little resistance. less force. 5. Slide the eye
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section under the screw Note. The four rubber suction caps should remain in place head fits into the slot of if mounting screws are used. the tool rest. Fit the star Using the On/ washer and then the large flat washer. Off switch 1. To turn the grinder on, 3. Fit the plastic coated press the top of the rocker thumb nut to the screw switch (6) marked “I” and tighten the nut sufficiently to support the 2. To turn the grinder tool rest but still allowing off, press the bottom of the tool rest to
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6. Replace the retaining nut. Changing a grinding wheel (See the Note above (high speed wheel) regarding the direction of Important. Prior to changing rotation of the nut). a wheel, ensure the grinder is 7. Hold the wheel whilst you turned off and the power plug tighten the nut. Do not is removed from the socket. over tighten. Make sure that the replacement wheel is rated at 8. Replace the guard and eye 3000RPM or higher. shield assembly. 1. Remove the retaining screw 9. Re-adjust the tool r
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1. Drain all the water from the bath (10). 10. Fit the outer flange against the outer blotter of the 2. Remove the two securing screws at the top of the bath. wheel, followed by the steel washer and then the retaining nut. 11. Tighten the retaining nut firmly by rotating the spanner in a clockwise direction. 12. Replace the water bath in the reverse direction as the removal procedure given above. How to true and dress the wheels 3. Loosen, but do not remove Dressing a wheel cleans and levels the
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Grinder adjustments Cleaning During the life of the grinder some adjustments are 1. Keep the outside of the grinder clean by brushing grinding required to maintain a safe working environment. Please dust and dirt away from all areas where the dust tends to ensure the following: build up. • Always adjust the eye shields to the most 2. Wipe the guards and grinder with a soft damp cloth. A comfortable and most effective angle to suit the task mild detergent can also be used. being performed. 3. Wip
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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
