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Wen BG4266 Instruction Manual

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MODEL BG4266
6-INCH
BENCH GRINDER
Instruction Manual
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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 Bench Grinder ............. 6 Electrical Information ..................7 BEFORE OPERATING Unpacking & Transportation ................8 Know Your Bench Grinder ................9 Assembly & Adjustments ................10 OPERATION &...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Bench Grinder. 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 Bench Grinder

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR BENCH GRINDER WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. BENCH GRINDER SAFETY protect yourself from hearing loss. 1. This bench grinder is designed for sharpening and 3.

  • Page 7: Electrical Information

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR BENCH GRINDER WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. 3. Only grind on the face of the grinding wheel. Do not 8. Do not use the bench grinder unless all guards are grind on the side of the wheel.

  • Page 8: Before Operating

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and ampere rating.

  • Page 9: Know Your Bench Grinder

    KNOW YOUR BENCH GRINDER TOOL PURPOSE This bench grinder features two 6-inch grinding wheels for sharpening dull blades, wood chisels, knives, scis- sors, carving tools, axes and more. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your bench grinder.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Operation & Maintenance

    1-1/2 inches longer than the thickness of the work- bench. TIP: This bench grinder is compatible with the WEN Cast Iron Bench Grinder Pedestal Stand (Model No. 4288). To purchase, visit wenproducts.com. 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.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    OPERATION WARNING! Metal pieces become heated quickly during grinding, so make sure to move the workpiece back and forth to prevent overheating. DANGER! FIRE HAZARD. Do not grind or polish magnesium or magnesium alloys. NOTE: Do not apply excessive pressure. Guide the blade with light pressure. Let the grinding wheel do the work. SHARPENING SCISSORS SHARPENING KNIVES If possible, take the scissors apart to make the sharp-...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Reduce load on motor – reduce pressure on 1. Motor overloaded. workpiece. Motor overheats. 2. Utilize an extension cord of appropriate 2. Extension cord too long, or gauge and length, or plug tool directly into of insufficient gauge.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE 2. Use a vacuum or low-pressure compressed air to To replace a grinding wheel: remove dust and debris from the tool surfaces, motor 1. Turn OFF and disconnect the bench grinder from the power supply. housing and work area. 3.

  • Page 15: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 16 Left Wheel Guard Right Eye Shield 4276-017 4276-044 Cover Bracket 4276-018 Screw, M5x42 Right Eye Shield 4276-045 Assembly 4276-019 Nut, M4 BG4266-046 Base 4276-020 End Bell Wavy Washer, 4276-021 34.5mm 4276-022 Stator 4276-023 Power Cord Bushing Toothed Washer, 4276-024 Fastener Assembly,...

  • Page 17: 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 18 NOTES...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING v.2019.09.06...

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