BENCH GRINDER

150mm (6) Wheel

TSMD3215
07/07

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING

When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. This appliance
is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can
use the appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

SAFETY FIRST
Read all instructions thoroughly and learn the appliances operating limitations and
potential hazards of this tool before attempting to operate it.
1.

Use safety glasses

Eye protection must be worn at all times to prevent eye injury. Do not rely on the
clear guards, they are for backup protection only.

2.

Consider Work Area Environment

Do not expose power tools to rain and do not use power tools in
damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Dont use the tool in
presence of flammable liquid or gases. Cluttered areas and benches invite
injuries.

3.

Keep away from children

Do not allow other persons to stand by the machine when in operation, unless
they are also wearing eye protection.
Avoid using the grinder when children are about.
The grinder should not be left in a position where children could operate the
grinder.
The grinder should be turned off at the wall socket when not in use to prevent
children from inadvertently turning it on.

4.

Dress Properly
Dont wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.

5.

Maintain tools with care

Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired
by an authorised service facility.

6.

Stay alert and watch what you are doing

Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

7.

Check damaged parts

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts. Any parts should be properly replaced by an authorised
service centre.

Precautions on using bench grinders

The grinder is for light duty home use and is particularly useful for sharpening
garden tools and drills.
Maximum continuous operating time 20 minutes.
Disconnect power supply plug before replacing wheels or covers.
Always use guards and eye shields.
Use grinding wheels suitable for the speed of the grinder.
Ensure grinding wheels rotate freely before switching on the power.
Do not operate the grinder with the wheel guard off.
Do not use the grinder wheels for cutting purposes.
Do not overload the grinder.
Use a wheel dresser to remove burrs from the grinding wheel.
Items which have been ground will be hot and may have sharp edges. Do not touch
materials that have been recently ground unless wearing suitable hand protection,
such as a close fitting glove.
Never allow material to jam between the wheels and the rests.
Never strike the wheels, as they are brittle and may crack.
Never use a wheel that has been cracked.
Do not grind on the sides of the wheels.
Do not grind with the machine turned off, or while the wheels are running down.
For best results the wheels should be dressed with a diamond tip or grinding wheel
dresser whenever the surfaces are no longer true.
When grinding, try to use the whole face of the wheel to avoid gouging grooves in
the face of the wheels.

Assembly
Assemble the eye shield, spark breakers and tool rests using the screws provided.
Be sure to position both the tool rests and spark breakers no more than 2.0 mm
from the edge of the grinding wheel.
It is advisable to secure the edge of the grinder to the workbench or stand.
The grinder should always be mounted on a clean, firm surface such as a bench top
and should not be used unless bolted down.
The tool rest must be assembled so the wheel rotates freely, but with a gap of no
more than 2 mm between the rest and the wheel.

Eye protection shields

Eye protection brackets
Wheel cover
Coarse grinding wheel

Fine grinding wheel

Tool rest
On/Off switch

Operation
After switching on the grinder allow it to reach full speed before commencing
grinding operation.
The eye shields are able to be adjusted and should be positioned to allow the
operator a clear view of the work through the shields.
The appropriate adjustments of the tool rests will provide the correct working angle
for efficient grinding. As the diameter of the grinding wheel is subject to wear, it
will be necessary to re-adjust the tool rests positions to maintain the correct gap of
less than 2.0 mm with the edge of the grinding wheel.