Genesis GBG600L - Operation; Pre-Operation Inspection; ON;OFF Switch and Work Lights; Grinding Wheel Maintenance

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6" Bench Grinder with Lights
Operator’s Manual GBG600L
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)
TheSwitch(1)islocatedonthefrontofthegrinder.
To turn the grinder "ON",pushtherighthandportionof
theswitch,withthewhitedot,down.
To turn the grinder "OFF", pushthelefthandportionof
theswitchdown.
Work Light
Yourgrinderisequippedwithtwoexibleworklightsforbettervisibilityintheworkareaduring
operation.Whenthetoolisturnedon,thelightswillturnonautomaticallyandstayonuntilthetoolis
turnedoff.
 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 .
Grinding Wheels
Forbestgrindingresultsandmaintaininggoodbalance,alwayskeepthewheel(s)properlydressed.
Neverforceaworkpieceagainstacoldwheelbutuselightpressureuntilthewheelbecomeswarm.
Westronglyrecommendusingonlybalancedwheelsonthesegrinders.Balancedwheelswilladdyears
oflifetogrinderbearingsandarborshaft,andeliminatethemostcommoncauseofvibration,which
willyieldmoreaccuratework.
Dressing a Grinding Wheel
Whenthegrindingwheelisoutofbalance,wornoutofshape,ordull,loadedandglazed,itmustbe
truedanddressed.Truingordressingthewheelisbestdoneusinga"star-wheel"dresser,silicone
carbidesticktypedresseroradiamondfaceddressingtool(notsupplied).Dressthewheelbymoving
thedresserforwardonthetoolrestuntilitjusttouchesthehighpointonthefaceofthewheel,then
dressthewheelbymovingthedresserbackandforthacrossthewheelface.Repeatthisprocedure
untilthefaceofthegrindingwheeliscleanandthecornersofthewheelsaresquare.
BASIC GRINDER OPERATIONS
 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during operation of any power tool. If the operation is dusty, wear
appropriate protective mask.
YourBenchGrinderisequippedwithonecoarsegrindingwheelandonemediumgrindingwheel.It
istheidealtoolforsharpeningtoolssuchaswoodchisels,coldchisels,planerblades,scissors,lawn
mowerblades,etc.
FIG 8
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