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4. DO NOT ROTATE THE REEL BY GRASPING
THE BLADES WITH YOUR BARE HAND. THIS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO
YOUR FINGERS OR HAND.
5. Be sure to check the clearance of the reel and/or
bedkinfe before beginning the grinding operation.
Too much “in-feed” will cause the stone to grag-
ment or shatter.
6. Insure that the new grinding wheel is “dressed”
and balanced correctly after replacing an old one.
Maintenance
1. Keep the canopy shielding in place and in good
condition. Do not operate the grinder with the
shields missing.
2. Periodically check for loose hardware and tighten if
necessary.
3. Keep in mind that this is an abrasive machine; oil
all points of lubrication daily and keep all working
surfaces clean.
4. Thick grease should not be used on the wheel
head guide rails.
Personal Safety Equipment
Locke Turf advises all users of Reel and Bedknife
Sharpeners to use the following personal safety equip-
ment. Always follow the operating instructions; your
safety and the effective use of the product depends
upon your actions.
CAUTION
Safety Decals
Your Reel and Bedknife Sharpener comes equipped
with all safety decals in place. They were designed to
help you safely operate your sharpener. Read and
follow their directions.
1. Keep safety decals clean and legible.
2. Replace all damaged or missing safety decals.
To order new safety decals go to your dealer
and refer to the parts section for the safety decal
package part number.
3. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.
To in stall new safety decals:
1. Clean the area where the decal is to be placed.
Spray this area with soapy water.
2. Peel backing from the decal. Press firmly on sur-
face being careful not to cause air bubbles under
the decal.
3. With a squeegee, work out any air bubbles that
remain under the decal.
Always wear Kevlar
gloves when manually
indexing the reel.
Cartridge type respirator
approved for pesticide vapors
unless label specifies another
type of respirator.
Kevlar Meat Cutter Gloves
Respirator
Face shield, goggles or full face
respirator. Goggles with side
shields or a full face respirator is
required if handling or applying
dusts, wettable powders or
granules or if being exposed to
spray mist.
Goggles or Full Face Shield
Wear hearing protection in this
area.
Hearing Protection
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