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Wen BG4270 Instruction Manual

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MODEL BG4270
10-INCH
WET/DRY SHARPENER
Instruction Manual
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Have product questions? Need technical support? Please feel free to contact us:
1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST)
TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM
IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN's highest standards for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged,
trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use
your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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  • Page 1 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WELCOME Introduction ..................... 3 Specifications ....................3 SAFETY General Safety Rules ..................4 Specific Rules for Your Sharpener ..............6 Electrical Information ..................8 BEFORE OPERATING Unpacking & Transportation ................9 Know Your Sharpener ..................10 Assembly & Adjustments ................11 OPERATION &...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Sharpener. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool.

  • Page 4: Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

  • Page 6: Specific Rules For Your Sharpener

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR SHARPENER WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. SHARPENER SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY 1. This sharpener is designed for sharpening and hon- 1. Operate in a well ventilated area. Keep the floor area ing cutting tools, using the appropriate accessories.
  • Page 7 SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR SHARPENER WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. reach full speed for roughly one minute to warm up the 12. Should any component of your sharpener be miss- wheel and to ensure proper operation.

  • Page 8: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

  • Page 9: Before Operating

    UNPACKING & TRANSPORTATION WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. UNPACKING With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, carefully remove the Sharpener from the packaging. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories.

  • Page 10: Know Your Sharpener

    KNOW YOUR SHARPENER TOOL PURPOSE This sharpener features a 10-inch grinding wheel and an 8-inch leather stropping wheel for sharpening and polish- ing dull blades, wood chisels, knives, scissors, carving tools, axes and more. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your Sharpener.

  • Page 11: Assembly & Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your tool. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. POSITIONING THE MACHINE Fig.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING THE WORK SUPPORT Fig. 4 The universal work support (Fig. 4 - 1) acts as both a work rest and as an attachment arm for various jigs. The work support can be installed either in the vertical (Fig. 4 - A) or horizontal (Fig.
  • Page 13 This will help you balance the weight of the workpiece and keep it steady. OTHER SHARPENING JIGS To sharpen knives, scissors and axes, you’ll need the WEN 4-Piece Sharpening Accessory Kit (Model No. 42704A) (Fig. 6), sold separately at wenproducts.com.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE ANGLE USING THE ANGLE GUIDE Fig. 8 Use the included angle guide (Fig. 8 - 2) to help set the cor- rect angle for sharpening your tools. NOTE: The included angle guide is only accurate for relatively new wheels (10"...
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS PREPARING THE STROPPING WHEEL The leather stropping wheel is pre-installed on the machine. Follow the instructions below to prepare the stropping wheel before honing operations. 1. Turn the wheel by hand and apply a light machine oil evenly to the leather stropping wheel. Use enough to pro- vide a thorough and even coat, but not so much as to dampen the wheel to the point of dripping oil.

  • Page 16: Operation & Maintenance

    OPERATION WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your tool. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. TWO-DIRECTIONAL POWER SWITCH Use the two-directional power switch to change the direction of the wheel’s rotation.
  • Page 17 OPERATION HONING A BLADE (FIG. 12) Fig. 12 After sharpening the blade, use the leather stropping wheel to remove burrs from the blade and create a smooth, sharp edge. TIP: Scissors should not be honed on the leather strop- ping wheel. Remove any burrs from the scissors blades by pulling the blades over the surface of a piece of end- grain wood.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    WARNING! Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may be hazardous. Servicing of the tool must be performed by a qualified technician. When servicing, use only identical WEN replacement parts. Use of other parts may be hazardous or induce product failure.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE GRINDING WHEEL Fig. 13 Grinding wheels should be inspected for any damage or cracking before each use. Store the grinding wheels to pre- vent them from the potential hazards of moisture, contain- ments and other damage. Replacement 10-inch grinding wheels (Part No.

  • Page 21: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 21 21...
  • Page 22 Support ST4.2x16 4270-003 Screw, M6x16 4270-037 Power Switch 4270-004 Handle 4270-038 Bushing 4270-005 Screw, M4x8 4270-039 Power Cord BG4270-006 Worm Gear Cover 4270-040 Lock Washer, 4mm 4270-007 Nut, M12 4270-041 Screw, M4x8 4270-008 Flange Micro-Adjustment 4270-042 4270-009 Grinding Wheel 4270-010...

  • Page 23: Warranty Statement

    (2) years from date of purchase or 500 hours of use; whichever comes first. Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool is used for pro- fessional or commercial use.
  • Page 24 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING v.2019.08.19...

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