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150mm (6") 1/2HP / 200mm (8") 3/4HP

Bench Grinders

• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai 

• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris

BG612HPL
BG834HPL

031222 ED7 DR

Summary of Contents for MasterGrind BG612HPL

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 150mm 6 1 2HP 200mm 8 3 4HP Bench Grinders Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris BG612HPL BG834HPL 031222 ED7 DR ...

Page 2: ...his product is warranted for a 2 year period for home domestic use from the date of the original purchase If found to be defective in materials or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase wit...

Page 3: ...or an immediate response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service Caution C...

Page 4: ...ct with the wheel Kickback of work piece and parts of work piece Wheel fracture Catapulting of wheel pieces Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn Damage to eyes if eye protection is not worn Damage to lungs if breathing protection is not worn Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance including changing the wheel Warning When using powe...

Page 5: ...position before plugging in the tool to the power supply Do not carry a plugged in tool with your finger on the switch 16 Use outdoor rated extension cords When a tool is used outdoors use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and are so marked 17 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate a power tool when you are tired 18 Check for damaged parts Before u...

Page 6: ...are properly fitted and secure Check that the tool rests are properly adjusted before commencing use Do not overload the grinder Allow the grinder to run at full speed or close to full speed during use Never apply excessive pressure to the wheel It might shatter causing personal injury Make sure that the wheel is not in contact with the work when you start the grinder When using the grinder use sa...

Page 7: ...ch as drill bits and chisels The larger tools can be applied to heavier grinding applications on steel sections All the bench grinders can be fitted with a wire wheel provided that the wheel is rated for use at 3000RPM or higher 1 MagniVision eye shield 8 On Off switch 2 Eye shield 9 Light On Off switch 3 Grinding wheel 10 Adjustable tool rest 4 Outer guard 11 Wheel guard 5 Spindle lock button 12 ...

Page 8: ...embly The other eye shield 2 should be installed on the left hand side 3 Fit a plastic coated screw through each side of the eye shield into the pivot points on the light assembly and tighten firmly to the point where the shield is secure but still able to be adjusted up and down The securing screws are plastic coated so they can be adjusted at any time without the use of tools Fitting and adjusti...

Page 9: ...ducing the transmission of vibration It is strongly recommended that the grinder be firmly mounted to a bench or stand for safe operation The base of the grinder has a 12mm hole in each corner These holes accept bolts up to 10mm in diameter Mounting bolts are not supplied with the unit Where the grinder is to be mounted to a steel work bench it is advisable to place a piece of timber between the b...

Page 10: ...the socket Make sure that the replacement wheel is rated at 3000RPM or higher 1 Remove the retaining screw and take off the tool rest 10 2 Remove the retaining screw and take off the spark deflector 12 3 Take off the third retaining screw and remove the outer guard 4 4 Depress and hold the spindle lock button and turn the wheel by hand until it locks in place Remove the retaining nut see note belo...

Page 11: ...el dresser which is not supplied with the grinder Follow the manufacturers instructions of the wheel dresser 2 Adjust the tool rest to allow the front part of the wheel dresser to fit between the tool rest and wheel 3 Start the motor and move the dresser across the front of the wheel a sufficient number of times until the surface is level It is not necessary to apply excessive force in an attempt ...

Page 12: ...mp cloth making sure not to scratch the surface A mild detergent can also be used Caution Never use caustic agents petrol based cleaners alcohol or any other cleaning agents Do not wet down the grinder General inspection 1 Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time Repairs 1 If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufactur...

Page 13: ...ce to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 day...

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