This Kawasaki 4-1/2 inch and 7.5-Amp grinder has no variable speed ???
1025502
I purchased the Kawasaki 841428 4-1/2-Inch VS Angle 7.5-Amp Grinder which is variable speed and I am very happy with it
1025503
Yes, speed is variable on this model. There is a rotary switch on the handle where your thumb naturally rests that is used to vary the rpm.
1025504
This does in fact have a variable speed dial on it. I needed a variable speed grinder for grinding a concrete countertop and this worked great for me. For the price, you can't go wrong.
843198
There is no minimal setting and there is no minimum requirement as far as I know. I bought mine used so I did not receive a manual with the grinder. Maybe it says something in the manual.
1723354
Just to clarify you pulse the on/off switch -- therefore you don't hold it "longer" for a finer grind, you simply grind it again until you reach the consistency you want. It's a blade grinder so there are no settings like on a burr grinder.
1768649
Yes it is variable speed. There is a dial on the tool that allows you to choose between 1-6, I believe. (l don't have it in front of me) If memory serves, I believe the dial is on the handle near the cord outlet of the tool.
1097996
To answer your question, I tried the "coarse" setting (since I never use it). Most of the pieces were coarse but some were more like "medium." Looks like the grind is not even on the "coarse" setting.
2156353
my grinder won't even operate!!! am i missing something? should it just come on when I press "on"??
1723356
No. The only switch/control it has is an ON/OFF switch. The grind setting effect can be achieved by pressing the switch longer/shorter.
1501816
The grinder comes "set" and you have to loosen it a bit (read in a posting when I was buying it) to even use it. You should be able to set it super fine and may want to grind it twice. I'm still happy with it.
234162
Yes I'm agree of this die grinder rpm low. You must increase of air flow and amount from compressor. By increase of air regulator guage on compressor and max open valves in supply line.
1881739
It's just circular. Can be used a a grinder but since I have one of those, but not with variable speed, I purchased this one. It's heavy, but does what I need it to do.
1335463
Mine only makes a quick, not too loud of a noise, right as it turns on... before it starts to grind. It only lasts a fraction of a second. I would be concerned if you have a continuing noise. I would exchange it, rather than worry every time you use it.
215826
No, but my experience was that this grinder doesn't grind consistently anyway and sent it back. To the best of my knowledge there is a hamilton beach grinder that does that.
446210
It is not variable speed. I used it for some flagstone and stone veneer. Cut was excellent.
1596644
The grinder is single speed, not variable speed. My grinder's label says 10000/min.
1060148
DITTO....I would not.....the RPM s (revolutions per minute), are different... the wheel would heat up...the grinder is way too fast
2092916
I have been using this grinder for several months - I will grind as finely as you wish. It runs and has an automatic "off". If you want it more fine - run it longer. Whether the fine setting is correct or not is a matter of preference. It will grind very fine. I hope this helps.
1472188
I used a variable speed drive that I plugged my fixed speed grinder into.A fixed speed grinder turns much to fast without using something to slow down the RPMs