Bauer Bench Grinder
Bauer Bench Grinder
Bauer Bench Grinder
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 24g
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1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should
be kept safe distance from work area.
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0–6 18 16 16 14 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
when changing accessories, such as
6.1 – 10 18 16 14 12
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
10.1 – 12 16 16 14 12
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use. 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in
off position before plugging in.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy Consult the owner’s manual for recommended
enough to carry the current your product will draw. accessories. The use of improper accessories
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage may cause risk of injury to persons.
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Table A shows the correct size to use depending 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
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If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, should be carefully checked to determine that
or other jewelry which may get caught in moving it will operate properly and perform its intended
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. function – check for alignment of moving parts,
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. 20. DIRECTION OF FEED.
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
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hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
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4. Check with a qualified electrician or service 8. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded
personnel if the grounding instructions are in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
not completely understood, or if in doubt as
to whether the tool is properly grounded. 9. Do not use an adapter to connect
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3. Replace cracked wheel immediately. for the specific hazards in the work area.
4. Always use guards and eye shields. 16. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
5. Do not overtighten wheel nut.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
6. Use only flanges furnished with the grinder. under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
7. Adjust distance between wheel and work rest A moment of inattention while operating power
to maintain 0.125 inch or less separation as the tools may result in serious personal injury.
diameter of the wheel decreases with use. 17. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
8. Frequently clean grinding dust from beneath grinder. 18. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
9. Wear a full face shield over ANSI‑approved These carry important safety information.
safety goggles during use. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
10. Do not grind with side of wheel unless wheel is
specifically designed for that type of grinding. 19. Avoid unintentional starting.
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Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
11. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD
DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving 20. People with pacemakers should consult their
guards must move freely and close instantly. physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
12. The use of accessories or attachments not pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of injury to persons. 21. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
13. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. possible conditions and situations that may occur.
14. Do not depress the spindle lock when It must be understood by the operator that
starting or during operation. common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
Vibration Safety
Operation
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
long-term exposure to vibration may cause the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
temporary or permanent physical injury, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
is a choice between different processes.
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a 4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
doctor and then have regular medical check‑ups
5. Grip workpiece as lightly as possible (while still
to ensure medical problems are not being caused
keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
or worsened from use. Pregnant women or
people who have impaired blood circulation to 6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system explained in this manual. If any abnormal
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
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Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Assembly/Mounting
The two mounting holes in the Base can be used 3. Install Left Work Rest Support (56) to the Left Inner
to attach this Grinder to a stable workbench Wheel Guard (6). Use two Hex Bolts (12) and
using appropriate hardware (sold separately). two Flat Washers (13) to secure it in place.
1. Install Right Work Rest Support (57) to the 4. Install Left Work Rest (58) to the Left
Right Inner Wheel Guard (21). Use two Work Rest Support using Washer (8)
Hex Bolts (12) and two Flat Washers (13) and a Work Rest Locking Knob.
to secure it in place. See below.
5. Adjust the Work Rests to within 1/16″ of the
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Inner Wheel
2. Install Right Work Rest (41) to the Right Guard (21)
Work Rest Support using Washer (8) and a Spark
Work Rest Locking Knob (14). See below. Guard (46)
Bolt (45)
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Locking Washer (8) 9. Attach the other Eye Shield (11) to the Left
Knob (14) Spark Guard (47) using a Neck Screw (48), Eye
Shield Locking Knob (7) and Flat Washer (8).
LED Eye
Lamp Shield
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Wheel
Cover
Spark
Guard
Grinding
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Wheel
Work Rest
Work Rest
Support
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Inner Wheel
Power Switch Guard
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Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
Safety
5. Place a small wooden wedge between b. Tap the flat side of the wheel with a light
the Grinding Wheel and Work Rest non‑metallic object, such as a screwdriver
to prevent Wheel from rotating. handle, at a point 45° from the vertical center
line on each side of the wheel and 1 – 2 inches
6. Remove the right side Grinding Wheel (33) from the edge of the wheel (see Illustration).
by turning the Nut (34) counterclockwise
with a wrench (not included). c. Rotate the wheel and repeat the test until
the entire wheel has been checked.
7. Remove the left side Grinding Wheel (5) by turning d. An undamaged wheel will
the Nut (3) clockwise with a wrench (not included). give a clear tone. If cracked, there will be
a dead sound and not a clear ring.
8. Remove the Outer Flange and remove
Grinding Wheel. Keep the Inner Flange 10. For wheels with paper gaskets (blotters) or
in position on the Arbor. metal gaskets: Slip the grinding wheel onto the
Maintenance
Safety
Confirm Wheel balance by spinning the Wheel by Note: If Wheel still vibrates excessively after the
hand and observing the Wheel distance from the Wheel has been dressed or adjusted to center
Tool Rest as it spins; variations in this distance as described above, and Wheel does not exhibit
indicates the Wheel balance needs to be corrected: wobble from side to side at speed, Wheel is
likely out of balance and should be replaced.
1. Loosen Nut, and manually (if possible) adjust
the Wheel closer to the Arbor centerline;
hold in place while tightening the Nut.
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Note: Slight side to side wobble may exist as the Note: If necessary, a shim made of paper / card
Wheel spins up or down from full speed, but this will stock may be placed between the Inner or Outer
not affect normal operation. Follow the instructions Flange and Wheel. If excessive Wobble still
below to remove excessive side to side wobble: exists, consult ″Troubleshooting″ on page 13,
remembering these possible sources of imbalance:
1. Loosen Nut and rotate Outer Flange slightly.
Snug the Nut and rotate the Wheel by • Wheel is not balanced or is out-of-round.
hand to confirm wobble is eliminated. • Wheel Arbor bushing has excessive play.
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3. If Wobble is still not eliminated, continue holding
Wheel in same orientation as it was in step
1, and rotate Inner Flange 90o. Repeat Steps
1-2. Continue this sequence of Inner and Outer
Flange movements until Wobble is eliminated.
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the work area without creating a tripping hazard or protection, as well as heavy-duty work gloves.
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The 5. Before beginning work, provide for sparks
power cord must reach the work area with enough and debris that will fly off the work surface.
extra length to allow free movement while working.
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for wear of the wheel. 7. Hold the workpiece properly (”using
both hands” if applicable).
3. Keep the distance between the spark arrestor/
work rest and the wheel as small as possible and 8. Apply the workpiece to the wheel,
in any case not greater than 1/16″. Always adjust allowing the tool to operate at full speed.
the work rest so that the angle between the work If the tool bogs down, use lighter pressure.
rest and the accessory is always greater than 85°.
9. To create a smoother surface,
WARNING! Replace the worn wheel when keep the workpiece moving over the wheel.
these gaps are no longer able to be maintained.
10. When finished, turn the Power Switch off.
Also replace damaged or deeply grooved wheels.
WARNING! The tool will restart automatically if stalled.
4. Always use the tool with accessories
on both Arbors in order to limit the risk 11. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
of contact with the rotating Arbor. unplug it after use. Clean, then store the
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tool indoors out of children’s reach.
WARNING! Always use the guard, work
rest, transparent screen and spark arrestor
as required for the accessory(ies).
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• misalignment or binding of moving parts, vents using dry compressed air. Wear ANSI-
• cracked or broken parts, approved safety goggles and NIOSH-approved
breathing protection while doing this.
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may 4. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
affect its safe operation. INJURY: If the supply cord of this power
tool is damaged, it must be replaced only
by a qualified service technician.
that have been dropped or bumped. freezing. Any grinding or cut-off wheels exposed to
humidity or freezing temperatures must not be used.
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If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right
capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker 3. Turn off tool and allow to cool.
tripped (if equipped). Press reset button on tool.
4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon 4. Have technician service tool.
brushes or switch, for example.)
Tool operates 1. Forcing tool to work too fast. 1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
slowly. 2. Extension cord too long or cord 2. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
diameter too small. cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See Table A on page 3.
Performance Carbon brushes worn or damaged. Have qualified technician replace brushes.
decreases
over time.
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Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Carbon Have technician service tool.
or rattling. brushes or bearings, for example.)
Overheating. 1. Forcing tool to work too fast. 1. Allow tool to work at its own rate.
2. Blocked motor housing vents. 2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
NIOSH‑approved dust mask/respirator while
blowing dust out of motor using compressed air.
3. Motor being strained by long or 3. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
small diameter extension cord. cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter for
its length and load. See Table A on page 3.
Tool does not 1. Disc accessory may be 1. Be sure disc accessory is of correct dimension
grind, sand or loose on Spindle. and Flange Arbor Nut is tight.
brush effectively. 2. Disc accessory may be damaged, 2. Check condition and type of disc accessory. Use only
worn or wrong type for the material. proper type of disc accessory in good condition.
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Grinding Wheels 1. Too much play in the Grinding 1. Replace the bushings or install a new Grinding Wheel.
do not spin true Wheel bushings.
2. Inner and / or Outer Flanges are 2. Replace Inner and / or Outer Flanges.
warped, damaged, or worn.
3. Arbor Nut is too tight. 3. Loosen Arbor Nut. Do not overtighten.
Excessive 1. Grinding Wheels not balanced. 1. Balance Grinding wheels and correct side to side
Grinding Wheel wobble as described in Replacing a Grinding
vibration Wheel on page 8 and ″Eliminating Wheel
Wobble (Side to Side)″ on page 9.
2. Too much play in the Grinding 2. Replace the bushings or install a new Grinding Wheel.
Wheel bushings.
3. Inner and / or Outer Flanges are 3. Replace Inner and / or Outer Flanges.
warped, damaged, or worn.
4. Incorrect type / size Wheel(s). 4. Use correct type / size Wheel(s) as described under
″Replacing a Grinding Wheel″ on page 8
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Parts List
Part Description Qty Part Description Qty
1 Cover Screw w/ Spring & Flat Washer 6 30 Screw 4
2 Left Wheel Cover 1 31 Rubber Foot 4
3 Arbor Nut 1 32 Screw w/ Spring & Flat Washer 4
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Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts. Reference UPC 193175556561.
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