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Safety Instructions...............................................................2-7

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Overview.............................................................................9

Assembly..........................................................................10

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Operation...........................................................................11

Parts Diagram..................................................................12

Parts List............................................................................13

Troubleshooting..................................................................14

Maintenance.......................................................................14

Warranty.............................................................................15

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NOTE:

 The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent the 

current machine model when the manual was prepared. Changes and improvements may be made 

at any time, with no obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools to modify previously delivered 

units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to 

provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.

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This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid and is intended to show 

assembly, adjustments, and general use. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often.

IMPORTANT!

 Safety is the single most important consideration in the operation of this equipment. The 

following instructions must be followed at all times. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may 
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. There are certain applications for which this 
tool was designed. We strongly recommend that this tool not be modified and/or used for any other ap

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plication other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions about its application, do not 
use the tool until you have contacted us and we have advised you.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: 

Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

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, could 

result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) indicates a situation that may result in 

property damage.

   NOTICE:

Summary of Contents for 81-608

Page 1: ...nual Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial Number ______________________ Date of purchase ______________________ For technical support or parts quest...

Page 2: ...ngle most important consideration in the operation of this equipment The following instructions must be followed at all times Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric sho...

Page 3: ...is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on page 6 4 AVOID A DANGEROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT DO NOT use...

Page 4: ...s 24 STAY ALERT WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 25 ALWAYS WEAR A DUS...

Page 5: ...and thrown by the wheel damage to your fingers may result 8 DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE BUF FER WHEN STARTING IT Stand to one side of the Buffing and turn it ON Wait at the side for one minute until...

Page 6: ...HIBITED IN CANADA 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is avail able from Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powertoolinst...

Page 7: ...TOR POWER 1 2HP 120V 2 5A 60Hz 1Ph Induction MOTOR RPM no load 1750 RPM RECOMMENDED RUN TIME 30 Minutes MOTOR ARBOR 17mm 11 16 ARBOR THREADING M16LH M16RH BUFFING WHEEL SIZE 8 Dia x 1 2 Wide 5 8 Bore...

Page 8: ...T use acetone gasoline or lacquer thinner to remove any protective coat ings 3 Compare the items to Figure C verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping box If any parts are...

Page 9: ...nge J Power Cable Plug K On Off Switch with Safety Key 81 608 8 LOW SPEED LONG SHAFT BUFFER OVERVIEW FIGURE D Page 9 NOTE Full Parts Diagram and Parts List are listed on pages 12 and 13 THE MACHINE MU...

Page 10: ...d by rotating it coun terclockwise onto the threaded shaft The right hand arbor hex nut is right hand threaded and is linstalled by rotating it clockwise onto the shaft 7 Install the second buffing wh...

Page 11: ...y of surface shapes of your work piece Excessive pressure may slow down the rotating buffing wheel and motor This can cause uneven marks on the work piece and overheat the motor DO NOT buff using the...

Page 12: ...TS DIAGRAM 81 608 8 LOW SPEED BUFFER Page 12 NOTE Please reference the Manufacturer s Part Number when calling for Replacement Parts For Parts under Warranty the Serial Number of your machine is requi...

Page 13: ...608 15 P80 608 16 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 4 1 6 6 2 2 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Cord Bushing ON OFF Switch Phillips Screw M5x8 Switch Plate Base Hex Nut I Type M8 Capacitor Sup...

Page 14: ...plugged in 2 Power switch in OFF position 3 Power switch or cord is faulty 4 Fuse or circuit breaker are open 1 Plug power cord into electrical receptacle 2 Lift switch to ON position 3 Replace switch...

Page 15: ...anty card that was included with your order and send it to RIKON Warranty 16 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 The card must be entirely completed in order for it to be valid If you have any questions...

Page 16: ...www rikontools com 81 608M1 81 608 For more information 16 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 877 884 5167 978 528 5380 techsupport rikontools com...

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