MAINTENANCE TIPS Keep machine clean. Be certain all stations are kept properly lubricated. Particularly when doing infeed work, be sure to lubricate all slides in accordance with instructions. Immediately upon receipt, all grinding wheels should be closely inspected for possible damage in transit. Inspect for cracks by tapping gently (while suspended) with a light implement, such as screwdriver handle. Wheels must be dry and free of sawdust when applying this test. If they do not emit a clear, ringing sound, they are cracked and should not be used. Regardless, new wheels should be run at full operating speed for at least a minute before grinding any work. During this Interval, the operator should stand to one side. Store grinding and control wheels in a dry place.  When through-feed grinding relatively short work, without using a loading device, do not use fingers to push work between wheels. Use a piece of wood doweling or other suitable strip. When infeed grinding, without using an automatic loading device, construct a sheet metal guard on workrest so operator’s fingers are protected from wheels. Before stopping machine run grinding wheel without coolant long enough to throw all water out of wheel. Otherwise moisture concentrated at bottom will cause unbalance.