Barranca Diamond FIREBALL User Manual

FIREBALL 2 AXLE SPHERE MACHINE
OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Manual Part # 164270

Caution: Read all safety
and operating instructions
before using this equipment

Barranca Diamond Products, Inc.
22815 Frampton Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-630-7682
FAX: [phone]
www.barrancadiamond.com

INTRODUCTION:

We at Barranca Diamond want to thank you for selecting the Barranca Diamond Fireball Sphere Machine.
We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. Barranca Diamond takes pride in producing the

nest products in the industry.

Operated correctly, your Fireball Sphere Machine should provide you with years of quality service. In order to
help you, we have included this manual. This owner’s manual contains information necessary to operate and
maintain your Fireball Sphere Machine safely and correctly. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself
with the Fireball Sphere Machine by reading and reviewing this manual.

If you should have questions concerning your Fireball Sphere Machine, please feel free to call Barranca
Diamond at: [phone] or Toll Free: [phone].

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY

Safety Precautions 3
Safety Procedures 5
California Proposition 65 Message 5

Product Specifications 6

Setup

Contents 7
Unpacking & Assembly 7
Transport 7

Operation & Adjustment

Pre-start Inspection
Startup
Sphere Grinding 10
Sphere Polishing 11

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Maintenance 12

Trouble Shooting 13

Parts List 14

Customer Service 16

Ordering Information 16
Return Material Policy 16
Packaging Instructions 16
Warranty 16

Barranca Diamond Fireball Sphere Machine Manual Effective Date 9/28/062

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow these
instructions could result in injury or death to you or others. Failure to read and follow these instructions
could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. In order to prevent injury, the following safety

precautions should be followed at all times!

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

In order to prevent injury, keep guards in place and in working order at all times.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

Never touch electrical wires or components while the motor is running. Exposed, frayed or worn electrical
motor wiring can be sources of electrical shock that could cause severe injury or burns.

ACCIDENTAL STARTS!

Before starting the motor, be sure the ON/OFF switch is in the “OFF" position to prevent accidental starting.
Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and unplug cord prior to servicing, repairs or maintenance.

ROTATING OR MOVING PARTS

Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate a power tool
with shrouds or guards removed.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES

Safety glasses should always be worn when working around power tools. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses and may not prevent eye injury; they are NOT safety glasses.

ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION!

To reduce the possibility of hearing loss, always use hearing protection when operating equipment.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the power tool before it
is turned on.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS

Do not operate equipment in dangerous environments. Always keep the work area well lighted.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors and children should be kept a safe distance from work area.

MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF

Make the workshops kid proof by using padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL

A power tool will do a job better and safer operating at the rate for which it was designed.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL

Do not force a tool or an attachment, to do a job that it was not designed to do.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry that may be caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

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DO NOT OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times by not overreaching.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Always follow maintenance instructions for
lubricating and when changing accessories.

SHUTDOWN TOOL

The machine should always be shutdown before servicing or when changing accessories.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories may increase the
risk of personal or by-stander injury.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED – TURN POWER OFF

Do not leave a tool until it comes to a complete stop. Always turn a power tool OFF when leaving the work
area, or, when a cut is finished.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS

Before using a power tool, check for damaged parts. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine it would operate properly and perform its intended function. Always check
moving parts for proper alignment or binding. Check for broken parts, mountings and all other conditions
that may affect the operation of the power tool. A guard or any damaged part should be properly repaired or
replaced.

Barranca Diamond Fireball Sphere Machine Manual Effective Date 9/28/064

Safety Procedures

The following tips and procedures should be closely followed during grinding and polishing of rock specimens
in your Fireball Sphere Machine:

1) Always read the instructions manual included with the machine prior to use and call the factory or dealer
if any questions or problems should arise.

2) Do not use excessively long drop cords. A good 14 gauge extension drop cord can be used, but should
the motor shut off automatically it may indicate the cord is too thin and long for the circuit and motor
amperage. When in doubt, use short cords at least 14 gauge in thickness and no longer than 25 feet in
length.

3) Never attempt to touch or grab sphere material or grinding/polishing cups while the machine is in
operation. The sudden and strong cup torque and rotation can cause serious injury to the operator.

4) Hand protection (plastic gloves) and a shop bib are recommended during sphere machine use to prevent
stains to clothing. Avoid prolonged exposure of skin to the grinding water and wash skin immediately after
contact. Do not touch the work material (sphere) until the motor is off and the sphere material has come
to a complete stop.

5) Always use the belt guards in their mounted positions. Belts should only be changed with all power
sources disconnected. Any and all maintenance and servicing should be done without any power source
connection as well.

6) Keep caster wheels locked whenever machine is not being moved.

7) Use of a Ground Fault Interrupter Switch between the end of power cord and wall outlet is required at all

times.

8) The Fireball Sphere Machine is only to be used with a 120 volt 60 HZ power source. Insure power source

is at least 15 amps.

WARNING

Sawing, grinding, and drilling generates dust. Excessive airborne particles may cause irritation to eyes, skin
and respiratory tract. To avoid breathing impairment, always employ dust controls and protection suitable
to the material being sawed, ground, or drilled; See OSHA (29 CFR Part 1910.1200). Diamond Blades
improperly used are dangerous. Comply with American National Standards Institute Safety Code, B7.1 and,
Occupational Safety and Health Act covering Speed, Safety Guards, Flanges, Mounting Procedures, General
Operating Rules, Handling, Storage and General Machine Conditions.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 MESSAGE WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other activities contain chemicals known
[to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:

• Lead, from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica, from bricks and cement and other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber

• Asbestos forming minerals

Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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