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Owner's Manual I CRRFTSMRN'I G-in. Wheel 1/5 Horsepower (maximum developed) 2000 R.P.M. to 3450 R.P.M. (no load speed) 6-in. VARIABLE SPEED GRINDING CENTER Model No. 152.211521 CAUTION: Customer Helpline FOR YOUR SAFETY read 1-800-897-7709 and follow all of the Safety Operating Instructions before...
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RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR CRAFTSMAN OUTLET, and it will be replaced, free of charge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw debris into the eyes during oper- Operating a Bench Grinder can be dangerous ations, which could cause severe and permanent if safety and common sense are ignored. The eye damage.
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ing in a loss of power and overheating. USE ONLY A 21. EACH AND EVERY TIME, CHECK 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD THAT HAS A 3-PRONG DAMAGED PARTS PRIOR TO USING THE TOOL. GROUNDING PLUG AND A 3-POLE RECEPTACLE Carefully check all guards to see that they operate THAT ACCEPTS THE TOOL'S PLUG.
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ALWAYS USE THE EYE SHIELDS AND WHEEL GUARDS provided with the grinder. Fig. B grounding adapterlug REPLACE A CRACKED OR DAMAGED GRINDING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY. A damaged wheel can discharge debris at a high velocity grounding towards the operator. Carefully handle the grinding wheels since they are abrasive.
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Sears may recommend other accessories not listed in AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES this manual. Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears See your nearest Sears Hardware Department or Sears Power and Hand Tool Catalog for the following Power and Hand Tool Catalog for other accessories. accessories.
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WHEEL GUARD - Covers the grinding wheels and 11. B) 6" WIRE WHEEL - Used to remove light material from workpiece. protects against accidental contact. 12. A) ON / OFF SWITCH - Used to turn "ON" and turn WHEEL COVER - Covers the grinding wheels and "OFF"...
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A 12mm x 10mm open end wrench is provided for Fig. mounting the Tool Rest Assemblies and the Spark Arrestor Assemblies. A philips screwdriver is not provided to mount the Wheel Dresser Support. DO NOT assemble the Bench Grinder until you are sure the tool IS NOT plugged in.
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EYESHIELDS(Fig. G) WHEEL DRESSER (Fig. H) Remove the Wheel Dresser, the plasticSupport, and 1. Remove both Eye Shield Assemblies from the the two #10-24 x 3/8" screws from the plastic bag. plastic bags and chock to see that you have the 2.
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PERMANENT MOUNTING (Fig. K) WORK LIGHT (Fig. J) Use the mounting pads on the base of the gdnder to The Bench Grinder is provided with a FlexibleWork firmly attach grinder to a solid work surface (hardware Light to assist in visibilityof the workpiece. not included).
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Fig. L Allow the grinding wheels to come up to a steady speed for at least one minute. The R.P.M.'s of the Bench Grinder can be now increased to the desired speed for the particular grinding operation by rotating the Variable Speed Switch clockwise. The Flexible Work Light may be turned "ON"...
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CHANGING THE GRINDING WHEEL USING THE WHEEL DRESSER (Fig. M) AND WIRE WHEEL (Fig. N) Fig. M Fig. N The Wheel Dres_r grinding wheel Due to normal wear, both wheels will need to be only. It will remove buildup of material on the grinding replaced occasionally.
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Replace the abrasive wheels if there is any damage at To avoid serious inury, turn the power switch "OFF" and all. Failure to replace a damaged wheel can cause unplug the power cord from its power source prior to any serious injury to the operator maintenance.
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6-IN. GRINDING CENTER PARTS LIST MODEL NO.152.211521 When servicing, use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Bench Gdnder may create a HAZARD unlessrepair is done by a qualified service technician.