Grizzly H6156 User Manual

CORDLESS MINI GRINDER

MODEL H6156

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains 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, cement, and masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lum ber.

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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SAFETY

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating This Equipment

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment.

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

1. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of check-

ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.

3. KEEP WORK ARE A CLEAN . Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power

tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

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5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS

AWAY. All children and visitors

should be kept at a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD

PROOF with padlocks, master

switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

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Safety Instructions For Power Tools

9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD

for the tool. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

AMP LENGTH RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 18 16 16 7-10 18 16 14 11-12 16 16 14 13-16 14 12 12 17-20 12 12 10 21-30 10 10 No

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have

impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

13. D ON ’T OV ERREACH . Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make

sure switch is in off position before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s

manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

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Additional Safety Instructions for

this Cordless Mini Grinder

1. READ THIS MANUAL. This man-

ual contains proper operating instructions for this machine.

2. DO NOT jam the grinder against the workpiece. Firmly grasp the grinder and ease it against the workpiece using light pressure.

3. DO NOT wear loose clothing while operating this machine. Roll up or button sleeves at the cuff.

4. DO NOT place hands near, or in contact with, mini grinder during operation.

5. GRIP THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY.

6. NEVER leave the machine running

unattended.

7. REPLACE grinding disks or sanding sleeves when worn.

8. NEVER work on more than one item at a time.

9. ALWAYS disconnect the machine from the power source before changing grinding disks, sanding sleeves, or tool bits

10. ALWAYS test run the machine before starting any work.

11. DO NOT use the flex shaft with a tight bend. This may cause binding and damage the inner spindle.

12. CLAMP THE WORKPIECE. DO NOT hold the workpiece with one hand and operate the mini grinder with the other.

13. DO NOT charge battery when the battery charger is on a flammable surface. There is a risk of fire.

14. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM METAL OBJECTS to prevent ter-

minals from shorting.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and

respect. Failure to do so could result Operating this mini grinder can propel objects into the air, causing immediate eye damage. To protect yourself, always wear American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved safety glasses or goggles when operating this equipment.

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in serious personal injury, damage

to equipment or poor work results.

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