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Foley ACCU-660 Operator's Manual

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ACCU-660
MANUAL
BEDKNIFE GRINDER
This book consists of two manuals:
The OPERATORS MANUAL which contains all the
information on operating and doing routine daily
maintenance on this equipment.
The ASSEMBLY and SERVICE MANUAL which is
used by the maintainence department to install the
equipment and to do all maintenance except routine
daily maintenance.
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  • Page 1 ACCU-660 MANUAL BEDKNIFE GRINDER This book consists of two manuals: The OPERATORS MANUAL which contains all the information on operating and doing routine daily maintenance on this equipment. The ASSEMBLY and SERVICE MANUAL which is used by the maintainence department to install the equipment and to do all maintenance except routine daily maintenance.
  • Page 2 We are committed to: Providing superior customer support, training, and service. Manufacturing the highest quality products at an unequaled value. Setting the industry standard by investing in technological product innovation. Manufacturing products specifically designed to maintain original equipment manufacturers' specifications. Interacting with and supporting all original equipment manufacturers.
  • Page 3 ACCU-660 MANUAL BEDKNIFE GRINDER OPERATORS MANUAL WARNING You must thoroughly read and understand this manual before operating the equipment, paying particular attention to the Warning & Safety instructions. 6607953 (05-20)

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Awareness Symbols are inserted into this manual to alert you to possible Safety Hazards. Whenever you see these symbols, follow their instructions. The Warning Symbol identifies special instructions The Caution Symbol identifies special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly observed, could or procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result in personal injury.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER USE OF GRINDING WHEEL MAY CAUSE BREAKAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY. Grinding is a safe operation if the few basic rules listed below are followed. These rules are based on material contained in the ANSI B7.1 Safety Code for "Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels".

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/ DAILY MAINTENANCE This machine is intended for grinding the bedknife from a reel type mowing unit ONLY. Any use other than this may cause personal injury and void the warranty. This machine is intended for indoor use only. To assure the quality and safety of your machine and to maintain the warranty, you MUST use original equipment manufactures replacement parts and have any repair work done by a qualified professional.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING WARNING DECALS LOCATED ON THE ACCU-660 BEDKNIFE GRINDER. Symbols for "Read Operators Manual", "wear safety glasses" and "disconnect power before servicing". Symbol for keep visitors a safe distance away from grinder.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Grinder

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER BEDKNIFE SUPPORTS FIG. 1 shows the major areas of the Grinder which will be referred to in the operating instructions in the Two magnets and center assemblies support the remainder of this manual. bedknife for grinding. A fixed magnet and center assembly on the left end, and an adjustable magnet The next few pages show details of some of those and center assembly on the right end.
  • Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued) START Button - Green (FIG.2) Acts as a reset or start button after STOP has been pressed. The guard door must be closed or the start button will not reset. STOP Button - Red (FIG.2) Shuts down power to the Grinder To start the grinding operation: With the guard door closed, press the START button.
  • Page 10 TOOLING ROTATION (FIG. 6) To achieve the angles as described on page 9, the ACCU-660 Bedknife grinder has a movable tooling bar with an angle indicator and lock. FIG. 6 shows the upper or top face angle pointer and decal, and the lower or front face angle pointer and decal.

  • Page 11: General Operating Information

    NOTE: To fully sharpen a reel mower, you need to grind the reel blades (using a Reel Grinder) and reshape the cutting edge of the bedknife (using the ACCU-660 Bedknife Grinder). NOTE: New bedknives should be ground before being put into use. New bedknives deform and move...
  • Page 12 GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION (Continued) MOUNTING A GRINDING WHEEL To replace the grinding wheel: See FIG. 11. 1. Push the Emergency Stop button. 2. Unscrew the mounting flange that holds the grinding wheel, using a 3/4" open-end wrench. NOTE: The Lock Flange has a left handed thread, hold the wheel and turn the wrench clockwise looking at the Lock Flange.
  • Page 13 GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION (Continued) DRESSING THE GRINDING WHEEL Dress the grinding wheel whenever there is any glazing ("glazing" is the buildup of stone dust, grinding grit, and coolant on the face of the wheel). For best results, also dress the wheel before making the final grind. REFER ALSO TO THE "SAFETY RULES WHEN GRINDING"...
  • Page 14 GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION (Continued) USING FLOOD COOLANT For quality grinding, we highly recommend using flood coolant to prevent heat buildup on the knife edge. IF YOU DRY-GRIND, NEVER ALLOW THE BEDKNIFE EDGE TO CHANGE COLOR OR YOU MAY LOSE THE TEMPER IN THE KNIFE EDGE.
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USE OF COOLANT OTHER THAN FACTORY SUPPLIED COOLANT CONCENTRATE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. ALTERNATIVE COOLANT CONCENTRATES MAY CAUSE CORROSION AND GRINDING PROBLEMS. MOUNTING A BEDKNIFE FOR GRINDING Inspect and Clean the Bedknife Inspect the bedknife for damage (cracks, warping, bushing wear, excessive bedknife wear).
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) MOUNTING A BEDKNIFE FOR GRINDING (Continued) Mount the Bedknife 1. Pull both gage tips forward and rotate the gage into position, straight up. Loosen the lock knob and on the right side magnet and center assembly. See FIG. 21.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) BEDKNIFE ALIGNMENT With this alignment you are aligning the bedknife faces to the grinding head by moving the bedknife support. GRINDING WHEEL AT LEFT END OF BEDKNIFE Alignment is accomplished by touching the grinding wheel to the bedknife. With the bedknife / bedbar assembly mounted per procedure on page 14 and in the front face grinding position with the front face angle set to the mower...
  • Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) GRINDING THE FRONT FACE NOTE: The following instructions presume that you have already studied all previous sections of this manual. NOTE: On some mower bedknives, the front face is curved and therefore may not have to be sharpened. Position the Bedknife for Front-Face Grinding (See FIG.
  • Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) GRINDING THE FRONT FACE (Continued) Grind the Bedknife When you are satisfied with the grinder head travel, and alignment, begin grinding: REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES WHEN GRINDING" ON PAGE 3. NOTE: At this point you won't know the condition of the grinding wheel after the previous job.
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) GRINDING THE TOP FACE NOTE: The following instructions presume that you have already studied all previous sections of this manual. Position the Bedknife for Top-Face Grinding (See FIG. 31 ) When rotating from front face grinding to top face grinding, the grinding head must be backed out three full turns.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) On the spark out passes, crank the grinding head in (clockwise) only about .001" [.025 mm] and then spark out. For sparking out, always traverse the grinding head 10 - 20 passes without cranking the grinding head in further.