TOUGH-WORKS TLGS625, Instruction Manual

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TLGS625

MAINTEN

ANCE

1. Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good con-

    dition is efficient, easier to control and will have

    fewer problems.

2. Inspect the tool components periodically. Repair 

    or replace damaged or worn components.

3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing 

    accessories.

4. When servicing, use only identical replacement 

    parts. Only use accessories intended for use with

    this tool. Replace damaged parts immediately.

5. Maintain the tool’s label and name plate. These 

    carry important information. 

6. Wheels should be dressed periodically to mai-

    ntain grinding efficiency, especially if they become 

    clogged from grinding soft metals. Use a grinding 

    wheel dresser to restore the wheel’s original 

    shape.

7. Keep all parts in working order. Check to dete-

    rmine that the guard or other parts will operate 

    properly and perform their intended function.

8. A guard or other part that is damaged should be 

    properly repaired or replaced. Do not perform 

    makeshift repairs. Use the parts list provided to

    order replacement parts.

9. Disconnect tool when changing grinding wheels.

10. Replace a cracked wheel immediately and use 

    only flanges supplied with the grinder. 

 Only qualified service personnel should repair the 

 tool. An mproperly repaired tool may present a 

 hazard to the user and/or others.

WARNING

!

Your safety depends, on a large part, on the co-

ndition of the wheel during grinding. A wheel in poor 

condition may break apart during rotation, injuring 

the operator, a bystander and possibly causing 

property damage.

To properly care for your wheel, follow these tips:

•  Always transport, store and handle wheels with

   care. Wheels may be damaged if they are dro-

   pped or if heavy objects are stacked on them.
•  Select the right grinding wheel for the job. DO 

   NOT grind material that is not designed for the 

   wheel.

•  Select the right wheel for the machine. A mac-

   hine that rotates at a higher RPM than the wheel

WHEEL CARE

rating may cause the wheel to fly apart.

•  Mount the wheels properly (see Replacing 

   Wheels). Never use a wheel with the wrong 

   arbor size for the grinder.

•  DO NOT abuse the wheel by jamming the work

   into the grinding wheel with excessive force.

•  Grinding on the side of the wheel may cause 

   wheel damage.

•  Dress the grinding wheel when the surface loses

   its abrasive quality or bite.

Dressing restores the grinding wheel’s abrasive 

quality. Whenever the front surface of the wheel 

loses its abrasive qualities (loading or polishing),

then the wheel should be dressed.
To dress the grinding wheel:
1. With the machine plugged into power, stand 

    to the side of the grinding wheel and move the 

   red switch to the ON position.

2. Allow the machine to run for 1 full minute to 

    make sure that the grinding wheel is not going 

     to fly apart and injure you, then move to the 

     front of the machine.

3.Hold the dressing tool firmly on the tool rest

   with both hands and press it lightly against 

   the front surface of the grinding wheel as 

   shown( in Fig10).

4.Move the dressing tool in a side-to-side motion,

    while keeping it even with the front surface of  

   the grinder.

5.Regularly pull the dressing tool away from the 

   wheel for visual inspection and repeat Steps 3 

   & 4 until the surface of the wheel appears to be 

   restored to its normal color and texture.

WHEEL DRESSING

Figure 10