Do not use this bench grinder for other than its replaced. intended use. If used for other purposes, JET 17. Provide for adequate space surrounding work disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
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27. Remove loose items and unnecessary work 42. Tool rest should be adjusted to approximately pieces from the area before starting the grinder. 1/16” from wheel surface. 28. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use 43. Do not grind on the side of a wheel; do all work power tools in damp or wet location, or expose on the grinding face or edge near the tool rest.
4.0 Specifications for JBG-6W, JBG-8W Bench Grinders Table 1 Stock number 577126 577128 Model number JBG-6W JBG-8W Motor and Electricals Motor type induction, capacitor start, centrifugal switch Horsepower 1/2 HP 1 HP Phase single Voltage 115 V Cycle 60 Hz 5.0 A 8.0 A Listed FLA (full load amps)
CFM = cubic feet per minute 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.
(Check grinder first to verify if any parts have been pre-mounted.) Notify your dealer or JET if parts are missing or there is shipping damage. Do not discard packing material until grinder is assembled and operating properly.
Insert two 3/16 x 3/8 pan head screws (K) through An optional pedestal stand (not included) is bracket, eye shield (R), and plate (G) which contains available from JET for your grinder. See sect. 11.0. threaded mounting holes. Tighten screws. 5.5 Assembling eye shield brackets 5.8 Tool rest...
5.9 Dust port Check with qualified It is recommended that a metalworking dust electrician or service personnel if the grounding collection system be connected to the grinder’s dust instructions are not completely understood, or if port, using a 2-in. diameter hose with hose clamp in doubt as to whether the tool is properly (not provided).
7.0 Operation will help prevent a groove from forming at one place on the wheel. Keep a tray filled with water and dip your work Always use approved safety into it regularly to prevent overheating. glasses or face shield. Failure to comply may Overheating can weaken metals.
See sect. 9.5. 9.3 Changing Wheels The JET bench grinder comes equipped with a general purpose grinding wheel. Wheels vary according to types of abrasive, hardness, grit size, and structure. Contact your local distributor for the proper grinding wheel or wire wheel for your application.
Inspect the new grinding wheel and perform a Then rotate inner flange about 90° and repeat “ring test” (sect. 9.1). Do not install a damaged the above steps for outer flange. wheel. Continue this combination of flange movements Install inner flange, wheel (E), outer flange (D) until the wobble is eliminated.
9.6 Cleaning Metal shavings may still be hot from recent grinding operations. Make sure shavings and debris are cold before cleaning the grinder. Avoid use of the following cleaning chemicals or solvents: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia.
Inspect all lead connections on motor for connection. loose or open connections. Motor fault. Contact JET technical service. Motor will not start; Too many machines running on same Turn off other machines and try again. Use fuses blow or circuit circuit.
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Symptom Possible Cause Correction * Frequent fuse or circuit Motor overload. Reduce load on motor; do not press so breaker failure. hard when grinding. Electrical circuit overload; too many Turn off other machines and try again. Use machines running on same circuit. dedicated circuit if needed.
414812 0.6M Hose, Heat Resistant, ø2 x 24.4 in. 12.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts for the main grinder unit or reach the JET service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
12.1.2 JBG-6W, JBG-8W Grinders – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1 ....JBG6A-02P ....Shaft and Rotor Assembly ................1 ....JBG8A-02P ....Shaft and Rotor Assembly ................1 3 ....JBG6A-03 ....Stator Assembly..................... 1 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 44 ....JBG6A-44 ....Rocker Switch ....................1 ....JBG8A-44 ....Toggle Switch ....................1 45 ....JBG6A-45 ....Switch Plate ....................1 ....JBG8A-45 ....Switch Plate ....................1 46 ....
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 whatsoever.