Do not use this bench grinder for other than its machine, a guard or other part that is damaged intended use. If used for other purposes, JET should be carefully checked to determine that it disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds...
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28. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush 36. Direction of feed: Feed work into a blade or cutter to remove chips or debris — do not use your against the direction of rotation of the blade or hands.
The operator is encouraged to familiarize him/herself with ANSI B7.1 – Safety Requirements for Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels. If there are questions or comments, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
4.0 Specifications Model number IBG-8VS Stock number 578208-RU Motor and Electricals Motor type Totally enclosed fan-cooled induction with inverter Horsepower (true output) 0.75 kW Motor phase Voltage Input power single phase Cycle 50 Hz Listed FLA (full load amps) 3.5 A...
= 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.
IMPORTANT: The grinder’s base plate contains 5.8 Tool rests ventilation holes for keeping the circuit board at an Refer to Figure 5-3. acceptable temperature. These holes should not be obstructed. If the rubber pads are removed for Note: There is a left and a right tool rest. Refer to mounting to a table, allow an opening in the table Figure 5-3 for proper orientation.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong The IBG-8VS Grinder is prewired for 115V single grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept phase power, and is supplied with a plug designed the tool's plug.
Than Recommended Extension Cord Recommendations Table 1 6.3 Voltage conversion To change voltage input to 230-volt on the IBG-8VS Grinder, remove existing plug from grinder cable and attach a UL/CSA listed plug designed for 230V power. 7.0 Operation Figure 7-1: keypad Always use approved safety 7.2 Precautions...
See sect. 9.5. Figure 8-1: eye shield adjustment 9.3 Changing wheels The JET IBG-8VS bench grinder comes equipped 8.2 Spark guard with general purpose grinding wheels. Wheels vary As the wheel wears down, the spark guards must be according to types of abrasive, hardness, grit size, re-adjusted to maintain a 1/16"...
See sect. 9.5. 9.4.2 Correcting side-to-side wobble The IBG-8VS Grinder has large, machined flanges, making wobble unlikely if a good quality grinding Figure 9-1: wheel replacement wheel is used. Should a wheel exhibit need for adjustment: Unscrew arbor nut (D) with a wrench.
9.5 Dressing the wheels 9.6 Wire wheel brushes Below is a general procedure for dressing a grinding Wire brushing provides a fast way to remove rust wheel. scale, burrs, and paint from metal. Use coarse wire brushes for hard cleaning jobs. Use fine wire brushes for polishing and finish work.
10.0 Troubleshooting IBG-8VS Bench Grinder 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.
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 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.
12.1.2 IBG-8VS Variable Speed Grinder – Parts List Index No. Part No. Description Size 1 ....IBG8-01 ..... Truss Head Screw ........... 3/16”-24 x 1/4” ....4 2 ....IBG8-02 ..... Rubber Pad ....................4 3 ....IBG8-03 ..... Base Plate ..................... 1 4 ....