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TUNGSTEN GRINDER 

 INSTRUCTIONS

Item #21525

Summary of Contents for TUNGSTEN GRINDER

Page 1: ...TUNGSTEN GRINDER INSTRUCTIONS Item 21525 ...

Page 2: ...r with two sided Diamond Grinding Wheel installed SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Motor 1 5 Amp Plug type 2 prong polarized Certification ETL No Load Speed 0 35 000 RPM Variable Speed DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTI...

Page 3: ... radioactive dust is created posing the potential hazard of internal radiation exposure by inhalation or ingestion unless care is taken to control the dust If grinding 2 thoriated tungsten properly control and collect the dust have an adequate ventilation system at the grinding station and follow the manufacturer s warnings instructions and MSDS EYE INJURY HAZARD Rapidly rotating surfaces can ejec...

Page 4: ...to prevent accidental tool starting and potential severe injury This tool could eject a trail of sparks at high speed which can ignite flammable materials or injure others nearby Do not operate near flammable materials and keep all persons and pets away from the work area Always hold the tungsten with open fingers while grinding as it can suddenly kick back causing hand puncture wounds Wear thick ...

Page 5: ...age FIG 1 OPERATION Slide the Speed Control On Off Switch to the OFF position Plug the power cord into a 120 VAC 60 Hz Outlet While holding the Eastwood Tungsten Grinder securely slide the Speed Control On Off Switch to the 3rd position FIG 2 This is the correct speed setting for tungsten grinding 1 16 Breaking Slot FIG 1 3 32 Breaking Slot 1 16 Grinding Slot 22 5 3 32 Grinding Slot 22 5 INJURY HA...

Page 6: ... Slowly and steadily allow the tungsten to contact the face of the Diamond Grinding Wheel while rolling the tungsten to create a sharpened tip DO NOT force the tungsten but allow the abrasive of the Diamond Grinding Wheel to do the work FIG 4 When the grinding is complete withdraw the tungsten then slide the Speed Control On Off Switch to the OFF position INJURY HAZARD DO NOT exert excess force on...

Page 7: ...m electrical supply when breaking off tungsten tips to prevent pieces of tungsten from falling into and being ejected from cutting area and poten tial severe injury FIG 5 Place the balled end of the tungsten into the proper width slot and quickly move the tungsten to the side to snap it off FIG 5 BREAKING OFF BURNED TIPS ON TUNGSTEN ...

Page 8: ...Screw and tighten in place FLIPPING REPLACING DIAMOND GRINDING WHEEL INJURY HAZARD Always turn off Speed Control On Off Switch and unplug tool from electrical supply when flipping or changing Grinding Wheels to prevent accidental tool starting and potential severe injury INJURY HAZARD DO NOT attempt to operate the Tungsten Grinder without the Grind ing Guide in place as severe injuries can occur F...

Page 9: ... Screw at the center of the Diamond Grinding Wheel Fig 10 NOTE This is important to avoid contact between the Diamond Grinding Wheel and the I D of the Grinding Guide The Eastwood Tungsten Grinder is now ready for use MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT NOTE The following mainte nance should be performed before each use Inspect Diamond Grinding Wheel for cracks damage or premature wear Clean dirt and debris fro...

Page 10: ...10 Eastwood Technical Assistance 800 343 9353 techelp eastwood com NOTES ...

Page 11: ...Guide and binding Adjust 4 Set Screws of Grinding Guide to center on Grinding Guide Excessive Noise and or Vibration Diamond Grind ing Wheel is damaged This is an extremely dangerous condition Stop Use and replace Diamond Grinding Wheel Arbor may be bent or dam aged Replace Arbor Wheel is not concentric Replace Wheel Tungsten Overheats Excessive pressure being applied to tungsten Allow Diamond Gri...

Page 12: ...nical Assistance Service Department 800 343 9353 email techelp eastwood com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road Pottstown PA 19464 800 343 9353 eastwood com ADDITIONAL ITEMS 21526 Tungsten Grinder Replacement Wheel 20177 3 32 x 7 E3 Purple Tungsten Rods 2Pk 20176 1 16 x 7 E3 Purple Tungsten Rods 2Pk ...

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