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Magna-Matic MAG-8000-7 Operating Instructions Manual

Mag-8000 series universal lawn mower blade sharpener

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAG-8000-7 Universal
Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener
Visit us at www.magna-matic.com for more photos
of products & other helpful info.
Helping you get the most
out of your shop for the last 40 years.

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Summary of Contents for Magna-Matic MAG-8000-7

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAG-8000-7 Universal Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener Visit us at www.magna-matic.com for more photos of products & other helpful info. Helping you get the most out of your shop for the last 40 years.
  • Page 2 THE SAFE WAY IS THE ONLY WAY TO GRIND! Instructions given with this symbol are for personal safety. Be sure you and your employees follow them. A careful operator is the best insurance against accidents. Before handling any equipment read and understand the instruc- tions.
  • Page 3 8. Don’t Over-Reach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 9. Wear Proper Apparel - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid foot wear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear pro- tective hair covering to contain long hair.
  • Page 4 ! BEGIN HERE ! 1. Unpack and read instructions. 2. Make sure the electrical switch is “OFF”. 3. Remove white plastic on the grinding wheel arbor, (for transit only). 4. Mount a grinding wheel on the arbor (the 1/2” wheel needs the 1/2”...
  • Page 5 3. Check to make sure the blade is straight (not bent) use the MAG-1000 Blade Balancer. Do Not attempt to straighten a hardened blade. You may create WARNING fractures not visible to the eye. REPLACE ALL BENT BLADES SHARPENING STRAIGHT (OR CONVENTIONAL) BLADES Use the 1”...
  • Page 6 SHARPENING CURVED (OR MULCHING) BLADES Always keep the blade in constant level contact with the work table when grinding. Use the 1/2” wide grinding wheel with the 1/2” arbor spacer. DO NOT BE INJURED BY THE BLADE MAKE SURE YOU WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES & GLOVES 1.
  • Page 7: Grinding Wheel

    7. Check to result in a free wheel rotation. (Minimum vibration). 8. “Plug-in” and switch “ON” assure smooth rotation. (Minimum vibration). Contact MAGNA-MATIC CORP. for alternative and replacement wheels, as well as grinding wheel balanc- ers or for information on the complete MAG-10100 SER- VICE CENTER STAND.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANCE OF PROPER MACHINE MAINTENANCE 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 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.
  • Page 9 MAG-1000 Professional Blade Balancer ROTARY LAWN MOWER BLADE TIP GEOMETRY Cutting Tip Geometry - The tip cuts the most grass. To produce a proper tip three reliefs are neccessary. RELIEF 1 (TOP VIEW) GENERALLY 2º - 5º RELIEF 2 (END VIEW) GENERALLY 60º...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    7 inch dia. x 1 inch grinding wheel, Rated at 5500 RPM 7 inch dia. x 1/2 inch grinding wheel, Rated at 5500 RPM Crank adjustment for grinding angle Unit Weight = 75 Lbs MAG-8000-7 (EURO standard) 1 HP, TEFC, ‘F’ Insulated Motor 2850 RPM (motor) 3470 RPM (grinding wheel)
  • Page 11: Warranty

    MAGNA-MATIC’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair or replace- ment. In no event shall MAGNA-MATIC be liable for any consequential or incidental damages. This warranty does not apply to parts (motor & grinding wheel) not manufactured...