Kawasaki 840078 User Manual

MODEL

#840078

8" BENCH GRINDER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

POUR LE SERVICE APRÉS VENTE

OU DU CONSOMMATEUR

PARA EL SERVICIO

PARA EL CONSUMIDOR

1-800-590-3723

Printed in China

KAWASAKI™ IS A TRADEMARK LICENSED BY KAWASAKI™ MOTORS CORP., U.S.A., WHICH DOES NOT MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTE THIS PRODUCT. CONSUMER INQUIRES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

840078 – 8" Bench Grinder_REV 9/14/06

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR ALLTRADE PRODUCT, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-590-3723. BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE: MODEL No., DATE PURCHASED AND STORE LOCATION. AN ALLTRADE REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL US AT: INFO@ALLTRADETOOLS.COM. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO US.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks for choosing this product. At Alltrade, our aim is to provide you with quality products at an affordable price, and we want you to be totally satisfied with your product and our Customer Service. If any help and advice is needed, please contact us at 1-800-590-3723. Properly cared for, this product will give you many years of satisfaction.

INTENDED USE

This product is intended for consumer use only. This tool is not designed for professional use. The power cord should only be used in approved electrical outlets as described in this manual. Failure to use the proper power cords and/or extension cords may result in fire or possible damage to the bench grinder.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to

follow all instructions in this manual may result severe personal injury or death. Keep this manual and refer to it for Safety Instructions, Operating Procedures and Warranty.

The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover all possible conditions and practices that may occur when operating, maintaining and cleaning power equipment.

Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all the DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE statements of this manual.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTENDED USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SECTION ONE

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SECTION TWO

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS . . . . 4-5

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

EXTENSION CORD USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH GRINDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SECTION THREE

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BENCH GRINDER . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

OPERATING THE ON/OFF SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GRINDER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

SECTION FOUR

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OTHER CONSUMER DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SECTION FIVE

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instruc-

tions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

DO NOT USE TOOL IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power tools

in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.

MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF, WITH PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS.

DO NOT FORCE TOOL. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it is designed.

USE THE CORRECT TOOL FOR YOUR APPLICATION. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use a face mask or dusk mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS BEFORE SERVICING AND WHEN CHANGING ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS BLADES, BITS, CUTTERS AND THE LIKE. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure switch is in the “OFF” position

before plugging in.

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CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTE provides additional information that is useful for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

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 and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

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 dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: Handling the power cord on corded products may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

EXTENSION CORD USAGE

Extension cords are not recommended for use with this bench grinder. Extension cords, if used, must be properly grounded with a 3-prong plug on one and a 3-hole receptacle on the other. DO NOT use grounding adapters with an extension cord. Extension cords must be UL listed and use a minimum of 18 A.W.G. wiring. Extension cords should never exceed 25 feet in length. Extension cords, that are too long, cause a voltage drop over the extra distance causing the grinder motor to run slower with the possibility of causing damage to the motor. Using extension cords with smaller than the recommended wire gauge run the risk of getting too hot, melting, and/or causing fires. See table, “Extension Cord Specifications”, on page 18.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH GRINDERS

ALWAYS wear protective eyewear and/or appropriate dust filters and respirator

when using this tool.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS BENCH GRINDER until it is completely assembled according to the instructions in this manual. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious and/or permanent injury.

OBTAIN ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL if you are not completely sure how to use the bench grinder.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owners manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause cause risk of injury.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

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.

DIRECTION OF FEED. Only feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The electrical power source for this bench grinder MUST be grounded in order prevent possible electric shock or even death should the tool malfunction or breakdown. Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current thus reducing the risk of electrical shock. The power source must also use a minimum 20A service and not used if other power tools on the same circuit are in use.

This bench grinder is equipped with a grounded 3-wire power cord with a 3-prong plug. If the power cord will not fit into the wall plug, an approved adapter can be used as long as it is connected to the center screw in the wall plate. Never modify the electrical plug by cutting off the grounding prong so it will fit into unapproved, un-grounded electrical receptacles. See Figure 1.

If you have questions about hooking up the bench grinder, contact a certified electrical contractor to install the proper circuitry acceptable for this and other power tools you use. Repair or replace any damaged electrical wiring IMMEDIATELY.

FIGURE 1. CONNECTING THE BENCH GRINDER TO THE AC POWER RECEPTACLE

UNGROUNDED AC RECEPTACLE

GROUNDED RECEPTACLE

GROUNDING ADAPTER

GRINDER POWER CORD

COVERPLATE

MOUNTING SCREW

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