Wen BG4108 Instruction Manual page 15

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING! To avoid injury from accidental startups, be sure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged
from the power source before inspecting the unit, making adjustments, or changing accessories.
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 provide
a thorough and even coat, but not so much as to dampen the wheel to the point of dripping oil. Turn the wheel in
both directions to ensure complete coverage.
2. Using a wooden spreader or other similarly purposed accessory (not included), apply the abrasive honing paste
to the stropping wheel, covering the face with a thin, even layer.
3. Make sure the locking knob on the side of the stropping wheel is securely tightened.
4. After the initial layer has been placed, turn the machine ON and continue to evenly distribute the paste with the
wooden spreader in light circular motions across the wheel. Once an even distribution has been reached, the strop-
ping wheel is ready to hone.
ADJUSTING THE FRICTION WHEEL
Fig. 9
It may be necessary to adjust the friction wheel if the leather honing
wheel or grinding wheel stop during sharpening or honing.
1. Adjust the contact pressure on the friction wheel by turning the
tension adjustment knob (Fig. 9 - 1) on the opposite side of the pow-
1
er switch. Turn the tension adjustment knob clockwise to increase
tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension. Tighten the ten-
sions adjustment knob only until you feel a slight resistance. Be sure
not to over-tighten.
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