ACCU-Pro 670 Manuals

1 ACCU-Pro MODEL 670 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BEDKNIFE GRINDER ASSEMBLY AND SERVICE MANUAL WARNING You must thoroughly read and understand this manual before assembling or maintaining the equipment, paying particular attention to the Warning & Safety instructions. 6707956 (12-05) 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Awareness Symbols are inserted into this manual to alert you to possible Safety Hazards. Whenever you see these symbols, follow their instructions. The Caution Symbol identifies special instructions or procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment. The Warning Symbol identifies special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury. 12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 13. MAINTAIN GRINDER WITH CARE. Follow instructions in Service Manual for lubrication and preventive maintenance. 14. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING. 15. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is OFF before plugging in the Grinder. 16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories may cause risk of personal injury. 17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. A guard or other part that is damaged or will not perform its intended function should be properly repaired or replaced. 18. KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT. Read this manual carefully. Learn its application and limitations as well as specific potential hazards. 19. KEEP ALL SAFETY DECALS CLEAN AND LEGIBLE. If safety decals become damaged or illegible for any reason, replace immediately. Refer to replacement parts illustrations in Service Manual for the proper location and part numbers of safety decals. 20. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRINDER WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION 1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 2. REMOVE WRENCHES AND OTHER TOOLS. 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. 4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use Grinder in damp or wet locations. Machine is for indoor use only. Keep work area well lit. 5. KEEP ALL VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORK AREA CHILD-PROOF with padlocks or master switches. 7. DON'T FORCE THE GRINDER. It will do the job better and safer if used as specified in this manual. 8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the Grinder or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. 11. SECURE YOUR WORK. Make certain that the bedknife is securely fastened with the electromagnets provided before operating. 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DON'T 1. DON'T use a cracked wheel or one that HAS BEEN DROPPED or has become damaged. 2. DON'T FORCE a wheel onto the machine OR ALTER the size of the mounting hole - if wheel won't fit the machine, get one that will. 3. DON'T ever EXCEED MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED established for the wheel. 4. DON'T use mounting flanges on which the bearing surfaces ARE NOT CLEAN, FLAT AND FREE OF BURRS. 5. DON'T TIGHTEN the mounting nut EXCESSIVELY. 6. DON'T grind on the SIDE OF THE WHEEL (see Safety Code B7.2 for exception). 7. DON'T start the machine until the WHEEL GUARD IS IN PLACE. 8. DON'T JAM work into the wheel. 9. DON'T STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT of a grinding wheel whenever a grinder is started. 10. DON'T FORCE GRINDING so that motor slows noticeably or work gets hot. AVOID INHALATION OF DUST generated by grinding and cutting operations. Exposure to dust may cause respiratory ailments. Use approved NIOSH or MSHA respirators, safety glasses or face shields, and protective clothing. Provide adequate ventilation to eliminate dust, or to maintain dust level below the Threshold Limit Value for nuisance dust as classified by OSHA. IMPROPER USE OF GRINDING WHEEL MAY CAUSE BREAKAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY. Grinding is a safe operation if the few basic rules listed below are followed. These rules are based on material contained in the ANSI B7.1 Safety Code for "Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels". For your safety, we suggest you benefit from the experience of others and carefully follow these rules. DO 1. DO always HANDLE AND STORE wheels in a CAREFUL manner. 2. DO VISUALLY INSPECT all wheels before mounting for possible damage. 3. DO CHECK MACHINE SPEED against the established maximum safe operating speed marked on wheel. 4. DO CHECK MOUNTING FLANGES for equal and correct diameter. 5. DO USE MOUNTING BLOTTERS when supplied with wheels. 6. DO be sure WORK REST is properly adjusted. 7. DO always USE A SAFETY GUARD COVERING at least one-half of the grinding wheel. 8. DO allow NEWLY MOUNTED WHEELS to run at operating speed, with guard in place, for at least one minute before grinding. 9. DO always WEAR SAFETY GLASSES or some type of eye protection when grinding. 10.DO TURN OFF COOLANT before stopping to avoid creating an out-of-balance condition.