Craftsman 152.22018 Owner's Manual

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11OPERATING THE BENCH GRINDERThe Bench Grinder is designed for hand held grinding,sharpening, and cleaning operations.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION! Hot sparks areproduced during grinding operations.1. The Power Switch must be in the “OFF” position.2. Stand to the side of the Bench Grinder and plug inthe power cord to the correct power source.3. Remain to the side of the Bench Grinder and turn it“ON” by moving the power switch to the up position.4. Allow the grinding wheels to come up to a steadyspeed for at least one minute.5. The Flexible Work Light may be turned “ON” ifdesired.6. Adjust the eyeshields. Place the workpiece on theappropriate tool rest for the desired operation.7. Move the workpiece towards the grinding wheeluntil it lightly touches. Move the workpiece backand forth across the front surface of the grindingwheel removing the amount of material desired.DO NOT EVER GRIND ON THE SIDES OF THEGRINDING WHEELS.8. The operator may place the hot end of the work-piece into the water in the quench tray to cool it.9. After completing the grinding operations, turn “OFF”the Bench Grinder by pushing down on the PowerSwitch. CAUTION: It will take a few minutes for thegrinding wheels to come to a complete stop.10. Turn “OFF” the Flexible Work Light. CAUTION: TheFlexible Work Light housing will remain hot for afew minutes after turning it “OFF”.11. Avoid contact with housing until it is cool. Unplugthe Bench Grinder from the power source.USING THE WHEEL DRESSER (Fig. J)Fig. JThe Wheel Dresser is to be used on the grindingwheels. It will remove buildup of material on the grind-ing wheel, remove imperfections and make the cornersof the grinding wheel square. See Fig. J.1. Loosen the correct side tool rest (A) and adjust ituntil it is in the flat horizontal position as shown and1/16” away from the grinding wheel.2. Turn “ON” the Bench Grinder. Let the grindingwheel come up to a steady speed for one minute.3. After the grinding wheel has gotten to a steadyspeed, place the Wheel Dresser (B) flat on the ToolRest with the serrated wheels facing the grindingwheel.4. Firmly hold on to the handle of the Wheel Dresser.5. Move the Wheel Dresser forward until the serratedwheels make light contact with the grinding wheel(C). After contact has been made, slide the WheelDresser side to side across the Tool Rest to dressthe grinding wheel until the edge of the grindingwheel is square and the surface is clean.6. After the operator has completed dressing thegrinding wheel, turn “OFF” the Bench Grinder andlet the grinding wheel come to a complete stop.7. Inspect the grinding wheel for any damage!8. The grinding wheel may now be slightly smaller indiameter after dressing. Readjust the tool rests andspark arrestors to maintain a 1/16” clearance to thegrinding wheel.CA B