Issued by the Technical Assistance and Publications Office
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A copy of this manual is provided with each grinder.
NB: The descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual are not to be considered final.The manufacturer reserves the
right to make modifications without updating the manual.
INTRODUCTION
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING GRINDER.
Keep this manual for future reference.
To ensure the correct use of the grinder and to prevent accidents, do not start working without having read this manual carefully.
The manual explains how the various components work and provides instructions for carrying out the necessary checks and mainte-
nance operations.
SAFETY RULES
! WARNING ! - The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of
injury to persons!
Any maintenance operation not described in this manual must only be carried out by an AUTHORIZED service center.
! CAUTION ! The following instructions should be carefully followed in order to reduce the risk of kick-back resulting from
improperly sharpened saw chains.
1 -
USERS. The grinder must only be used by adults. Users must be in good physical condition and familiar with the instructions for
use.
2 -
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at safe distance from work area.
3 -
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Never wear loose clothing, bracelets, neckties, rings or any other jewelry that could come into
contact or get caught with the grinding wheel or any other moving parts. Non slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
4 -
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SCREEN. Always wear gloves and protective eyewear while operating the grinder
and while retouching the wheel using the dressing stone.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
5 -
NEVER STOP THE WHEEL WITH YOUR HANDS. Never attempt to stop the rotation of the grinding wheel with your hands.
6 -
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing. Make sure the plug is disconnected when fitting or changing the grinding wheel and
during any other operation of maintenance or transport.
7 -
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never start the grinder without the wheel guards in place (12) and (15).
8 -
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Make sure that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
9 -
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Each grinder has a plate indicating:
- size of arbor: Ø .866 in (22 mm)
- no-load speed in revolutions per minute: RPM 3400
- always to read instruction manual before operating the machine
- always to wear eye and face protection
- always use the proper grinding wheel
Also make sure that the voltage and frequency indicated on the plate applied to the grinder correspond to those of the mains
hook-up.
10 -
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Always make sure that the start-up switch is in the “0” (OFF) position
before connecting the plug to the outlet.
11 -
NEVER USE CABLES, PLUGS OR EXTENSION CABLES THAT ARE DEFECTIVE OR NON-STANDARD.
12 - REMOVE THE PLUG from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut; for cable repair or replacement, contact your
authorized dealer or service center. The power supply cable is complete with terminals - with protection. The internal electrical
connection consists of inserting the feeding cable terminals directly in the switch. The electrical connection to the mains shall be
made in such a way as to prevent damages by peoples or vehicles which could endanger both them and you.
13 -
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure that the working area of the grinding
wheel is free of tools or other objects before starting up the grinder. Frequently clean grinding dust from beneath grinder.
14 -
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep
work area well lighted.
15 -
CHECK THE POSITION OF THE CABLE DURING OPERATION, making sure that it remains outside the range of action of the
grinding wheel and is not under tension. Never operate in the vicinity of other electrical cables.
16 -
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. Never advance
the chain with your left hand until the grinding wheel has moved entirely outside the work area.
17 -
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches. Do not also allow anybody but the user to remain in the vicinity
of the grinder while it is operating or to touch the grinder supply cable.
18 -
ALWAYS KEEP THE HAND-GRIPS CLEAN AND DRY.
19 - Before starting the grinder, MAKE SURE THAT THE GRINDING WHEEL IS CORRECTLY SECURED and outside the work area.
Do not overtighten the wheel nut.
20 -
SECURE WORK. Make sure that the machine is stably secured, as shown in Figure 1. Use the vise to hold chain. It frees both
hands for moving the wheel down to grind the chain.
21 -
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
22 -
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Always work in a stable and safe position. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
23 -
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS for maintenance.
24 -
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the grinder, check to make sure that all the devices, those for safety and others, are in
good working order. A guard, a wheel or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intented 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, a wheel or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or immediately replaced.
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