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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING THE EYE SHIELDS
INSTALLING THE BULB
1. Attach the right eye shield (1) to
the spark guard (2) by using the
locking nut knob (3), lock washer
(4) and the carriage bolt (5).
2. Repeat for left eye shield.
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NOTE:
Adjust eye shields to appropriate distance from tool rests to avoid
interference during operation.
The eye shield should move freely when being adjusted, but stay in place when the
locking knob is tightened.
Install the new light bulb (1) (40 W bulb
maximum) into the lampshade (2).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Using Your Bench Grinder
This Mastercraft Maximum
®
6" Bench Grinder is ideal for use in sharpening chisels, axes and
other wood-cutting tools. It is also useful for repairing tips on screwdrivers and drill bits or
for removing excess metal burrs from pieces of cut metal.
With the proper accessories, this tool can be used for cleaning metal surfaces using a wire
brush or for buffing and polishing using a cloth wheel.
ON/OFF
The rocker ON/OFF power switch is located on the front of the grinder.
1. Press the side marked I to turn the grinder on.
2. Press the side marked O to turn the grinder off.
3. To lock the switch in the “O” position, grasp the end, of the switch key, and pull it out.
4. With the switch key (1) removed, the switch will not operate.
5. If the switch key is removed while the grinder is running, it can be turned off but cannot
be restarted without inserting the switch key.
REMOVE
TO LOCK
I
O
L
H
ADJUSTING THE SPEED OF THE GRINDER
Your grinder is equipped with a variable speed control
knob. The speed of the grinder may be adjusted by
simply rotating the variable speed control knob (1).
1. To increase speed, rotate the variable speed control
knob (1) clockwise.
2. To reduce speed, rotate the variable speed control
knob (1) counter-clockwise.
(2) is the pointer on speed control knob.
L
H
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CAUTION!
• To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position
and the plug is not connected to a power outlet.
• To prevent injury resulting from heat of the light bulb, never touch the light bulb until
it has completely cooled.
• To prevent electric shock, never touch any part of the light bulb when the plug is
connected to a power outlet.
• It is recommended to use a vibration-resistant light bulb for this grinder.
WARNING!
Turn the power off and remove the plug from the outlet before changing the grinding
wheels. When turning the grinder on with a newly installed wheel, DO NOT STAND IN
FRONT OF THE GRINDER. Stand to the side and allow the grinder to run for at least
one minute before proceeding to use it.
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CAUTION !
Always lock the switch off when the grinder is not in use. Remove the key and
keep it in a safe place. In the event of a power failure, blown fuse, or tripped circuit breaker,
turn the switch off and remove the key, preventing an accidental startup when the power
comes on.