Craftex CX904 Manual

3” mini grinder with rotary shaft

Advertisement

Quick Links

MODEL CX904
3" Mini Grinder with Rotary Shaft
Version 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the CX904 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Craftex CX904

  • Page 1 MODEL CX904 3” Mini Grinder with Rotary Shaft Version 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Safety Instructions ................. 3 Safety Instructions for Bench Top Grinders ..........5 Power Supply ....................6 Plug and Grounding Requirements ............. 7 Unpacking Your CX904 ................8 Specifications ....................9 Control & Components ................10 Inventory...................... 11 Assembly ..................... 12 Adjusting Spark Deflector ................
  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    2.) Read through owner’s manual General Safety Instructions: thoroughly and understand how to use this machine for its intended applications. Operating a bench top grinder can be dangerous if safety precautions and common 3.) Ground all machines. If the machine has sense are not followed.
  • Page 4 10.) Dress the grinding wheels and replace other Childproof the workshop area by removing all switch keys from machinery, unplugging all abrasive accessories when worn out. equipment, or by use of padlocks. 21.) Before operating machine check for any 11.) Always remove or unplug machine from damaged parts or accessories.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions For Bench Top Grinders

    Specific Safety Instructions For Bench Top Grinders 1.) Read the instructions thoroughly and understand before use or operation of grinder. 8.) Tool rest should be kept securely in place and used to position your work piece for 2.) Use shields wheel guards grinding.
  • Page 6: Power Supply

    GRINDER electrician will minimize the risks of fire, BUFFER electrocution, damage to equipment, and will The CX904 has been prewired at the insure everything is wired in accordance to factory for operation on an electrical the applicable codes and standards.
  • Page 7: Plug And Grounding Requirements

    For this reason the CX904 comes with a cord equipped with equipment grounding wire that leads in to the grounding prong on the plug.
  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Cx904

    Unpacking Your CX904 The CX904 will require minimal assembly. 1.) Remove the contents from the carton and place all items on a clean clutter free work surface. 2.) Remove all packing, protective materials, and protective coatings from machine. Use WD40 to help breakdown the protective coating.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications: Product Dimensions: Weight........................5 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height......6-3/4 x 5-1/4 x 6-1/4 in. Footprint (Length x Width)..............3-1/4 x 3-1/4 in. Shipping Dimensions: Type........................Cardboard Content........................Machine Weight........................6 lbs. Length x Width x Height................10 x 8 x 7 in. Electrical: Power Requirement..............
  • Page 10: Control & Components

    Control & Components Figure 1 A. Safety Shield: Protective barrier that shields user from flying sparks and debris during grinding operations. Eye protection still must be worn at all times. B. Spark Deflector: Prevents and reduces the amount of sparking thrown back at operator during grinding operations.
  • Page 11: Inventory

    E. Tool Rest Left…………………………1 Inventory F. Tool Rest Right……………………….1 The list of items below were shipped G. Pin Wrench………………………...…1 with your machine. Before beginning H. Open End Wrench 10mmx7mm……1 setup of your new machine, it is wise to I. Collet Wrench………………………….1 lay these items out and inventory them.
  • Page 12: Assembly

    The tool rest should be positioned at section, completely assemble 1/16" - 1/8" from the grinding wheel. As CX904 by attaching the tool rest and the grinding wheel wears, and the gap safety shield. between the grinding wheel and tool rest Connect safety shield to spark increases, adjust the tool rest closer to deflector using (1) M4-.7 x 40 Phillips head...
  • Page 13: Adjusting Spark Deflector

    Adjusting Spark Deflector Make sure have read The purpose of the spark deflector is to understood the instructions given in this prevent workpiece from being user manual and your grinder is set up showered with sparks along with the properly. operator’s hands.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Failure to do so can result in serious damage or injury to your eyes GRINDING WHEEL INSPECTION and lungs. The CX904 comes with an aluminum To Operate CX904 oxide grinding wheel. The grinding wheel should be inspected properly before installation.
  • Page 15: Wheel Dressing

    careful visual inspection is also When performing grinding operations necessary. your safety largely depends on the condition of the grinding wheel. A wheel in poor condition has the possibility of breaking apart during operation and injuring the operator or others in the area.
  • Page 16: Installing/Removing Grinding Wheel

    Installing/Removing Grinding Wheel Warning! Always visually inspect and perform a “ring test” on a wheel before installation. Do not use damaged wheels for any reason. Installing/Removing Grinding Wheel Figure 12 1. Make sure that machine is disconnected from its power source. 5.
  • Page 17: Buffing

    Here are some tips below on how to get remove any buildup of compounds the most out of your CX904 and buffing as well as metal particles. Always wheel. Learning to effectively use your...
  • Page 18: Types Of Buffing Compounds

    Installing/Removing Buffing Figure 14 Wheels The CX904 has a left and right shaft to allow for the option of mounting grinding or buffing accessories dependent on the application.
  • Page 19: Using The Buffing Wheel

    The rotary shaft installs onto your pin wrench. (See figure 16 below) CX904 3” Mini Grinder to allow you to operate in tight spaces with greater control. Do not operate the rotary shaft with sharp bends.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Daily Maintenance: 5. Tighten collet nut with the pin wrench inserted into the locking • hole. Check for loose mounting bolts • Check cracked, loose damaged grinding wheel 6. Carefully tighten 1/3 of turn with • Check for torn, damaged, loose or collet wrench.
  • Page 21 on top of them. They should not be store near solvents or in extreme cold or heat. Buffing Wheels: Buffing wheels must be raked out before each use and when buildup becomes heavy during operation. Raking cleaning the buffing wheels with a wheel rake to remove any build up of compounds or metal debris.
  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting For Electrical & Motor: Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Machine causes breaker to 1. Disabling key has been removed from 1. Install disabling key back into switch. trip or does not start. switch. 2. Change the fuse or flip breaker back on 2.
  • Page 23 Trouble Shooting for Operations: Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine slows or stalls when 1. Feed rate is too fast or 1. Reduce the feed rate and operating. operator is using too much use less pressure. pressure. Workpiece has wavy look on 1.
  • Page 24: Parts

    Parts...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    Part List Part # Description SCREW - PH HD M4-0.7 X 8 W/ PCX90401 WASHER PCX90402 LEFT WHEEL GUARD PCX90403 NUT - HEX M6-1.0 L.H. PCX90404 WHEEL FLANGE (OUTER) PCX90405 WHEEL BUSHING PCX90406 BUFFING WHEEL 3" X 3/4" X 1/2" PCX90407 WHEEL FLANGE (INNER) PCX90408...
  • Page 26 PCX90430 POWER CORD 18AWG PCX90431 STRAING RELIEF 6MM TYPE -1 PCX90432 GRINDER BASE PCX90433 CAP R 3MFD 250VAC 1 1/2 X 1/2" SCREW - PH HD M4-0.7 X 10 W/ PCX90434 WASHER PCX90435 GRINDER BASE COVER PCX90436 RUBBER FOOT SCREW - PH HD M4-0.7 X 6 W/ PCX90437 WASHER PCX90438...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    RETURNS, REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return, repair, or replace a Craftex Machine, a Machinery Return Form must be filled out by the original purchaser requesting a return. Visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1-800- 461-BUSY.

Table of Contents