Do not use this buffer for other than its intended its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any should be properly repaired or replaced. real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
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31. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use 35. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and power tools in damp or wet location, or expose clean for best and safest performance. Follow them to rain. Don’t use this buffer in a flammable instructions lubricating changing...
= not applicable The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring obligations.
24mm (or adjustable) wrench with all relevant codes. This tool must be properly grounded. The IBG-8VSB requires only the installing of buffing The IBG-8VSB Buffer is prewired for 115V single wheels. Additional fasteners and tools may be phase power, and is supplied with a plug designed...
D, Figure angle). 7-1. A grounding plug may be installed, that looks The JET Buffer is provided with two buffing wheels: like the plug illustrated in D; or the grinder may be a full spiral-sewn wheel for general polishing of “hard-wired”...
Always use approved safety glasses or face shield while operating buffer. Also use appropriate respiratory protection. 8.1 General procedure Turn on buffer and apply compound to lower part of spinning wheel (not the workpiece). Do apply excessive compound; press compound stick lightly against wheel for only a few seconds.
9.2.2 Correcting side-to-side wobble 9.3 Buffer maintenance Periodically use a wheel rake (not provided) to clean The IBG-8VSB Buffer has large, machined flanges, and shape the buffing wheels. making wobble unlikely if a good quality buffing wheel is used. Should a wheel exhibit need for 9.4 Additional servicing...
10.0 Troubleshooting IBG-8VSB Buffer 10.1 General electrical and mechanical problems Table 3 Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Motor will not start. Not connected to power source. Verify that plug is properly inserted into receptacle. Motor cord cut or abraded. Replace with new cord.
Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Motor slows. Motor overloaded. Reduce load to motor; do not press so hard. Low line voltage. Check power line for proper voltage. Loose electrical connections. Inspect connections. Frequent fuse or circuit Motor overload. Reduce load to motor; do not press so breaker failure.
Non-proprietary parts, such as fasteners, can be found at local hardware stores, or may be ordered from JET. Some parts are shown for reference only, and may not be available individually.
JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason ®...
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