Kwik Tek 800-553-5953 - Manual (Page 8)

SGF SEAT GRINDER
SAFETY GUIDE FOR SEAT GRINDER WHEELS
(Read before installing the Wheel)
Importance of Proper Machine Maintenance
The most common cause of wheel breakage is due to improper mounting and abusive and/or
careless operation. Only through proper use, regular machine maintenance, service and
inspection procedures can wheel breakage be prevented.
It is the responsibility of the user to inspect, at regular intervals, to be certain that mounting
flanges are in usable condition, are of proper size and shape and that no damage has occurred
to the wheel or the machine.
The following DO'S and DONT'S should be used as a guide to safer grinding
DO DON'T
1) CHECK all wheels for CRACKS or other
DAMAGE before mounting.
1) DON'T USE wheels WHICH HAVE BEEN
DROPPED or otherwise damaged.
2) USE MOUNTING BLOTTERS when
supplied with wheels
2) DON'T USE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
WHEN MOUNTING wheel. Tighten nut only
enough to hold wheel firmly.
3) Be sure WHEEL HOLE, threaded or
unthreaded, FITS machine arbor
PROPERLY and that flanges are clean, flat
and of the proper type for the wheel you
are mounting.
3) DON'T USE HEAVY GRINDING
PRESSURE
4) Always RUN WHEEL WITH GUARD IN
PLACE at least one minute before grinding
(wheel dresser).
4) DON'T USE MACHINE FOR ANY
PURPOSE OTHER THAN GRINDING
VALVE SEATS.
5) Always WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY
GLASSES or proper face shield.
6) Wear a DUST RESPIRATOR, as dust
conditions are present in most grinding
operations
WARNING:
IMPROPER USE MAY CAUSE BREAKAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY
KW Products Inc. 800-553-5953 5.
500 57 th Street, Marion, IA 52302 USA
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Equipment specifications, options and accessories subject to change without