operating manual & parts list 82082A & 82102A 8″ & 10″ BENCH GRINDER Read carefully and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. 32647.09-1010 Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List 82082A & 82102A Your risk from these exposures vary, depending on how often you DESCRIPTION do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety Palmgren Bench Grinders are equipped with a totally enclosed ball equipment. Always wear OSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting bearing motor. Armature assembly is dynamically balanced for face mask or respirator when using such tools. smooth operation. Motor housing is compact so long pieces of work can press against both wheels without touching the motor BE PREPARED FOR JOB frame. Removable wheel guards allow for easy changing of wheels. • Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neck- Two-way tool rests are adjustable for wheel wear and angle grind- ties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in ing. Grinders come complete with spark guards, safety eyeshields moving parts of machine. and dust collection hose. • Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. • Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles. UNPACKING • Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a claim must NOT safety glasses. be filed with the carrier immediately. Check for completeness. • Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty. Immediately report missing parts to dealer. • Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when To be certain the grinding wheels have not been damaged in ship- tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause ment, strike the edges slightly with a metal object. A ringing sound drowsiness. indicates a good wheel, but a dull noise may signal a fracture. PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB WARNING: If you suspect a wheel of being fractured, replace it • Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas and work benches immediately. Fractured wheels may shatter, causing serious injury. invite accidents. SPECIFICATIONS • Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose power 82082A-8” Bench Grinder tools to rain. 3 • Horsepower . /4 Work area should be properly lighted. Voltage . .220/440 • Proper electrical plug should be plugged directly into properly Amperes . .2.2/1.1 grounded, three-prong receptacle. Hertz . .60 • Extension cords should have a grounding prong and the three Phase . .Three wires of the extension cord should be of the correct gauge. • RPM . .3450 Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area. Rotation (viewed from left side) . .Clockwise • Keep children out of the workplace. Make workshop childproof. Wheel diameter . .8” Use padlocks, master switches or remove switch keys to pre- 5 vent any unintentional use of power tools. Wheel bore . /8” 82102A-10” Bench Grinder TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED • Horsepower . .1 Always unplug tool prior to inspection. • Voltage . .220/440 Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjusting proce- Amperes . .3.3/1.65 dures. • Hertz . .60 Keep tool clean for safest operation. • Phase . .Three Remove adjusting tools. Form habit of checking to see that RPM . .1725 adjusting tools are removed before turning machine on. • Rotation (viewed from left side) . .Clockwise Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine that the guard or other parts will operate properly and perform their Wheel diameter . .10” intended function. Wheel bore . .1” • Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, SAFETY RULES binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect a tool’s operation. • A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly WARNING: For your own safety, read operating instructions man- repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs. (Use ual before operating tool. the parts list to order replacement parts.) CAUTION: Always follow proper operating procedures as defined in this manual even if you are familiar with use of this or similar tools. KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second can • Use right tool for job. Do not force tool or attachment to do a result in severe personal injury. job for which it was not designed. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- • Disconnect tool from power when changing accessories such ing, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals as grinding wheels, buffing wheels and the like. known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the switch is in the off Some examples of these chemicals are: position before plugging in. • • Lead from lead-based paints. Do not force tool. It will work most efficiently at the rate for which it was designed. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry • products. Keep hands away from moving parts and grinding surfaces. • Never leave a tool running unattended. Turn the power off and • Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. 2 Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List 82082A & 82102A • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance. TOOL REST ASSEMBLY • Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is tipped • Place tool rest (D) over tool rest bracket and secure in position 5 over. with /16-18 x 1” knob (F). • Know your tool. Learn the tool’s operation, application and spe- • Attach tool rest bracket to the bottom of the left wheel guard cific limitations. using one 3⁄8-16 x 3⁄4” hex head bolt (A) and one 3⁄8” flat washer • Use recommended accessories. Understand and obey all safety (B). Make sure that the slot of the braket is located over the instructions supplied with accessories. The use of improper raised boss on the guard. Tight bolts finger tight. accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. • Position tool rest so that distance between tool rest and grind- 1 ing wheel is less than /16”. Reposition angle of tool rest if neces- • Do not over tighten wheel nut. Replace cracked wheel immedi- sary. Secure all knobs and bolts. ately. Use only flanges supplied with the grinder. • 1 Mount right tool rest in a similar manner. • Adjust distance between wheel and tool rest to maintain /16” or less gap. EYESHIELD ASSEMBLY • Handle the workpiece correctly. Whenever possible, use tool • Attach spark guard (L) to left wheel guard using 3⁄8-16 x 1⁄2” 3 rest to support workpiece during grinding operation. Turn tool knob (M) and /8” flat washer (B). off if it jams. • Mount left upper eyeshield bracket (H) to eyeshield (I) using • Always use guards and eyeshields. two #10-24 x 3⁄8” pan head screws (G) and lower eyeshield • Clean grinding dust from beneath tool frequently. bracket. NOTE: Left upper eyeshield bracket is stamped “L” for identification. 1 1 ASSEMBLY • Slide /4-20 x /2” knob (K) through hole at top of left spark guard (L) into upper upper eyeshield bracket (H) and secure in Parts to be fastened to the unit should be located and accounted position. for (See List and Figure 1). • Locate eyeshield in desired position for protecting operator IMPORTANT: Do not attempt assembly if parts are missing. Use and secure all knobs and bolts. this manual to order replacement parts. • Mount right eyeshield assembly in a similar manner. 3 3 A /8-16 x /4” Hex head bolt, 2 each 3 DUST COLLECTOR HOSE B /8” Flat washer, 4 each • A dust collector hose has been provided with grinder. Slide C Tool rest bracket (left & right), 2 each hoses onto sides of T-connector and flanges. Mount the hose D Tool rest (left & right), 2 each by sliding the flanges at each end over the exhaust ports on 5 E /16” Flat washer, 2 each the left and right wheel guards. Attach 2½” shop vacuum hose 5 F /16-18 x 1” Knob, 2 each to collector hose. Be sure hose is mounted securely. G #10-24 x 3⁄8” Pan head screw, 4 each DANGER: Be sure to empty shop vacuum of all flammable materi- H Upper eyeshield bracket (left & right), 2 each al (flammable liquids and vapors, paper, wood, plastic, etc.) before I Eyeshield, 2 each connecting vacuum to grinder. Hot sparks from grinder may ignite J Lower eyeshield bracket, 2 each flammable materials in shop vacuum. 1 1 K ⁄4-20 x ⁄2” Knob, 2 each INSTALLATION L Spark guard (left & right), 2 each 3 1 M /8-16 x ⁄2” Knob, 2 each Dust collector hose not shown. MOUNT GRINDER • Mount grinder to a solid horizontal surface (hardware not pro- I J vided). If mounted to metal pedestal, align mounting holes H 1 with corresponding holes in pedestal. Insert a /4-20 x 1¼” hex G head bolt with flat washer through base of grinder. From bot- 1 1 K tom of pedestal, place a /4” flat washer and /4”-20 hex nut onto the bolt. Tighten only until space between grinder base and 1 pedestal is /8” (base should be flush for 82102A). Using second nut on each bolt, jam tighten against the first to prevent loos- ening by vibration. 1 M • To mount grinder to wooden bench top, use /4 x 1¼” wood L B screws with flat washers beneath heads. Tighten screws until 1 space between grinder base and bench top is /8” (base should be flush for 82102A). C GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS D B WARNING: Improper connection of equipment grounding con- A ductor can result in the risk of electrical shock.