Skil 9105 - Page 4

Operating
Instructions
SLIDE ON-OFF SWITCH WITH LOCK
The
tool
is
switched
“ON”
by
the
slide
switch
located
at
the
side
of
the
motor
housing.
The
switch
can
be
locked
in
the
“ON”
position,
a convenience for long grinding operations.
To
turn
the
tool
“ON”
without
locking
it,
slide
the
switch button
forward
by
applying
pressure
ONLY
at
the
REAR
portion
of
the
button.
When
pressure
is
released
the
switch
button
will
snap
to
“OFF”
position.
TO LOCK THE SWITCH “ON’, slide the switch button forward and
press “IN” the FRONT portion.
TO
UNLOCK
THE
SWITCH,
simply
press
and
release
the
REAR
portion
of
the
button.
Switch
is
spring
loaded
and
will
snap
back
automatically.
A
WARNING
tool
to
twist.
Hold the too! with both hands while starting the
tool, since torque from the motor can cause the
Start the too! before applying to work. Lift the tool from the work be-
fore releasing the switch. DO NOT turn the switch on and off while
the tool is under load: this will greatly decrease the switch life.
Your tool is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the motor
from overload. If the tool stops during operation TURN OFF
SWITCH IMMEDIATELY, After allowing the motor to cool for about
30 seconds, the circuit breaker may be reset by depressing the
button. If circuit breaker trips repeatedly, excessive force is causing
the
toal
to
overload.
Don’t
press
so
hard
and
let
the
tool
do
the
work.
A
WARNING
To
prevent
accidental
start-ups,
turn
switch
Mies
“OFF”
when
circuit
breaker
trips.
If
switch
is
not
in
ihe
“OFF”
position,
tool
will
restart
when
circuit
breaker
is
de-
pressed.
Also,
tool
may
restart
without
resetting
the
circuit
breaker
in
cold
weather
when
the
temperature
falls
below
32°F
(0°C).
SIDE HANDLE
The
side
handle
used
to
guide
and
balance
the
tool
can
be
thread-
ed
into
the
front
housing
on
either
side
of
the
tool,
depending
on
personal
preference
and
comfort.
Use
the
side
handle
for
safe
control and ease of operation.
WHEEL GUARD
Always attach wheel guard for grinding operation. Attach with
provided fasteners.
LOCK NUT AND BACKING FLANGE
Your tool is equipped with a threaded spindle for mounting acces-
sories, Always use the supplied lock nut (and backing flange) that
has same thread size as spindle.
The backing flange provided with your tool is intended for use with
Type 27 depressed hub wheels.
Grinding Operations
WHEEL GUARD INSTALLATION
® Wheel guard must be attached when using disc
| grinding wheels. Always keep wheel guard be-
A WaRWiNG
tween you and your work while grinding.
To attach the wheel guard DISCONNECT tool from power source.
Set the tool on its top side (spindle up). Secure guard to housing
with screws provided (Fig. 1).
ATTACHING THE DISC GRINDING WHEEL
Disconnect tool from power source. Be sure that wheel guard is in
place for grinding. Place BACKING FLANGE.and GRINDING
WHEEL on the spindle. Thread on the lock nut and tighten nut
using the supplied lock nut wrench, while holding the spindle with
spindle lock wrench.
To secure wheels 1/8" thick or less on models 9105 & 9310, hub
on tock nut should face outward. To secure wheels thicker than
1/8", hub on lock nut should face inward.
TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure, (Fig. 1).
SELECTING GRINDING WHEELS
Pee Before using a grinding wheel, be certain that its
rN ES maximum safe operating speed is not exceeded
by the nameplate speed of the grinder. Do not exceed the recom-
mended wheel diameter.
BISC GRINDING WHEELS
Grinding wheels should be carefully setected in order to use the
grinder most efficiently. Wheels vary in type of abrasive, bond,
hardness, grit size and structure. The correct type of wheel to use
is determined by the job.
RESET*
_ BUTTON
“NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS
SPINDLE
HANDLE
WHEEL
GUARD
SCREW
BACKING
FLANGE