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Gryphette
Grinder
Instructions
©2005 Gryphon Corporation
www.gryphoncorp.com
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Safety Precautions
1. Always use eye and body protection when using power
tools such as this grinder.
2. Remove any jewelry or loose clothing which could
become entangled in the grinding head.
3. Set power switch to off before plugging in the grinder.
4. Use only a properly grounded three prong 110 volt 60
cycle outlet. Extension cords are not recommended.
5. Place grinder in an area where water will not reach
electrical outlet and route cord to avoid water
dripping down the cord to the outlet.
6. Turn off grinder when not in use.
7. Do not leave hex wrench or other tools on grinder
when in use.
8. Never grind without water.
Changing Grinding Bits
1. Most brands of standard grinding bits will t this
grinder.
2. To install a new grinding bit, rst remove the old bit
by loosening the set screw in the base of the bit using
the included hex wrench.
3. It is recommended to place a little lubricant, such as
petroleum jelly, on the shaft to aid in future grinding
bit changes.
Operating Instructions
1. Place grinder in area with good ventilation and
lighting.
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2. Attach exible wings as shown in illustration on
previous page.
3. Plug grinder into grounded three-prong socket.
4. Add water to tray under the work surface. A notch
is provided to drain excess water. Insure that
water tray remains full of water during operation.
Add water to water tray as required. Grinding
without adequate water cooling the bit will
drastically shorted the bit life.
5. Place sponge in hole provided. Insure that bottom
of sponge absorbs water from the tray. Insert
sponge so that upper part of sponge touches the
grinding bit. It is very important that the sponge
keep the grinding bit wet during operation. New
sponge strips may be cut from a standard kitchen
sponge.
6. Turn on grinder using switch on right side. If you
prefer, you may plug grinder into an approved
foot switch rated for 3 amps or more.
7. Press glass, rock or tile to be ground against
revolving grinding head with moderate pressure.
Shape your material with smooth lateral strokes,
removing a small portion of the unwanted material
with each pass. Do not apply excessive pressure.
8. If you wish to drill a hole, use a grinding pin. Gently
bring glass into contact with the top of the pin at a
45° angle until the hole is started. Rotate the material
until it is at on top of the grinding pin. Make sure
that water is allowed to reach the contact point by
directing water at the bit, or holding a wet sponge
against the bit.
9. When done, turn off the grinder. Clean grinder
between uses. Rinse the sponge regularly.
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Assembly and use of optional face
®
shield
1. Leave grinder unplugged until ready to use.
2. Place Face Shield Extensions into slots on the Wing
Bracket with the open end of the C-shaped bracket
facing forward.
3. Snap Face Shield into top of Extensions.
4. Insert rubber wings into slots on either side of Wing
Bracket.
5. Press assembly with wings and face shield into slots on
platform.
For best results, use Gryphon
Grinding Bits.
Gryphon offers a line of quality grinding
bits.
See your dealer for genuine Gryphon Grinding Bits.
Visit www.gryphoncorp.com for the latest Gryphon products.
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