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Installing a Non-threaded Grinding Wheel
or Cut-Off Wheel (wheels sold separately)
1. For a Grinding Wheel, it MUST be:
• rated to at least 6500/min
• no larger than 9" in diameter
• fitted with a 5/8" round arbor hole
• from 0.035" to 0.3" thick
• a type of grinding wheel suitable for
surface grinding, not edge grinding
• dry and clean
• proven undamaged by inspection
For a Cut-Off Wheel, it MUST be:
• rated to at least 6500/min
• no larger than 9" in diameter
• fitted with a 5/8" round arbor hole
• from 0.035" to 0.3" thick
• suitable for edge grinding, not surface grinding
• dry and clean
• proven undamaged by visual inspection
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY, When using a Cut-Off Wheel, a
wheel guard designed specifically for Cut-Off
Wheels (not included) must be installed for
adequate protection if the wheel fails.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
Use only 7" grinding wheels with 7" guards.
Use only 9" grinding wheels with 9" guards.
Wrench
Flange Nut
Grinding
Wheel
Flange
Wheel
Guard
Spindle
Spindle Lock
2. Press in and hold the Spindle Lock to
prevent the Spindle from turning.
3. Remove the Flange Nut. Keep the
Flange in position on the Spindle.
4. Thread the Flange Nut onto the Spindle.
Wrench tighten only enough so that the
wheel is securely held on the spindle.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
do not overtighten Flange Nut. Overtightening
can damage the wheel, causing wheel failure.
Installing a Threaded Accessory
TO PREVENT INJURY: Wear heavy-duty work
gloves when handling wire wheels and brushes.
These accessories are sharp and can cause
injury. Do not exceed maximum rated speed of
brush. Do not use a damaged brush. Replace
damaged brushes immediately. Damaged
or worn brushes will forcefully shoot wires
into all objects not covered by the guard.
1. The accessory MUST be:
• rated to at least 6500/min
• no larger than 9" in diameter
• fitted with a threaded opening of 5/8" x 11 TPI.
• undamaged
• a sanding disc and backing pad, a sanding
flap disc, a wire wheel or a wire cup
brush (accessories not included).
2. Press in and hold the Spindle Lock Button
to prevent the Spindle from turning.
3. Remove the Flange Nut and the
Flange and keep in a safe place.
4. Thread disc accessory firmly onto the
Spindle. Wrench tighten onto the Spindle.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
Use only 7" grinding wheels with 7" guards.
Use only 9" grinding wheels with 9" guards.