Shop Fox M1051 - Manual

-5- M1051 6" Bench Grinder SAFETY Additional Safety Instructions for Grinders 1. EYE PROTECTION. Grinding causes small particles to become airborne at a high rate of speed. ALWAYS wear safety glasses when using this machine. 2. MOUNTING TO BENCH/STAND. An unsecured grinder may become dangerously...

-6- M1051 6" Bench Grinder SAFETY ELECTRICAL This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical out- let and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a separate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known gro...

-7- M1051 6" Bench Grinder SET UP The SHOP FOX ® Model M1051 has been carefully pack- aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has been damaged, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 1-360-734-3482 or send e-mail to: [email protected] Unpacking SET UP In...

-8- M1051 6" Bench Grinder SET UP • Working Clearances: Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be processed through the machine, and space for other machinery when establishing a location for your new machine. • Lighting: Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow...

-9- M1051 6" Bench Grinder SET UP The tool rest supports the workpiece during grinding. Certain types of grinding may require jigs or accessories to assure the proper angle of the work piece against the wheel. The eye shield must be positioned between the grind- ing wheel and your face during gr...

-10- M1051 6" Bench Grinder SET UP Test Run Once your machine is mounted and assembled, you should perform a test run to make sure it works properly. To perform a test run, do these steps: 1. Make sure all tools are removed from the grinder area. 2. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position. 3...

-11- M1051 6" Bench Grinder OPERATIONS OPERATIONS General Your Model M1051 Bench Grinder will allow you to per- form many types of grinding and buffing operations. However, the following section is not a complete guide every possible task variation. We strongly recommend that you read books, tra...

-12- M1051 6" Bench Grinder OPERATIONS Wheel Selection Aluminum oxide and silicon carbide wheels are marked in a somewhat uniform manner by all the major manufacturers. Understanding these markings will help you understand the capabilities of various wheels. Always refer to the manufacturer’s gr...

-13- M1051 6" Bench Grinder OPERATIONS Changing Grinding Wheels Before installing any grinding wheel, check it for integrity by performing a “ring test.” Hang on a string, then lightly tap the rim of the wheel with a piece of wood such as the handle of a hammer. The wheel should have a ringing o...

-14- M1051 6" Bench Grinder MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary: • Loose mounting bolts. • Worn switch. • Worn or damaged cords and plugs. • Cracked or loose grinding wheel. • Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of ...

-15- M1051 6" Bench Grinder MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting PROBLEM Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. Motor overheats, stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit). Wavy condition on surface of workpiece. Lines on surface of workpiece. Burning spots or cracks in the workp...

Warranty Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from work- manship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, neg...

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