Walter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6848.
11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply. 12. Make certain machine properly 3.0 Safety warnings grounded. 13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance 1. Read and understand the entire owner's with the machine unplugged from the power manual before...
4.0 About this machine and manual The JET JWBG-8 Bench Grinder is designed primarily for woodworkers, suitable for grinding and sharpening lathe turning chisels, gouges, knives, plane irons, carving tools, and more. Abrasive wheels are protected by cast iron guards. The tool rests are adjustable, with a tilt angle scale and incised lines to help align tools square to the wheel.
5.0 Specifications Model number ............................JWBG-8 Stock numbers: Bench Grinder with two Norton grinding wheels ..................726100 Bench Grinder only (no grinding wheels) ....................726101 Motor and electricals: Motor type ................... induction, capacitor start, with centrifugal switch Horsepower ...............................
6.4 Mounting the grinder The grinder is provided with rubber pads to help prevent movement on a bench. For best results, however, it is recommended the grinder be bolted to the work surface or a grinder stand (fasteners not included). 1.
The tool rests must not contact the grinding wheel, 1. Suspend wheel from the hole by a small pin or but should ideally be adjusted to within 1/16” of the finger. wheel, depending upon the type of tool being 2. Gently tap the flat side of the wheel with a non- ground.
A wheel dresser is also used to “true” a wheel; that is, to make the grinding The JWBG-8 Bench Grinder is rated at 115 volt surface parallel to the tool rest, so the entire wheel power. The grinder is supplied with a plug presents an even surface to the work piece.
7.1 Grounding instructions product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and 1. All Grounded, Cord-connected Tools: overheating. Table 1 shows correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, rating.
Center to verify they are clear of obstructions and will turn Diameter width hole freely. Tool rests and spark guards should not JWBG-8 8” 3/4" 5/8” touch the wheel. Table 2 Adjust spark arrestor, eye shield, and tool rest into...
Note: Turn the locking nut on the right-hand wheel counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the locking nut on the left-hand wheel clockwise to The bench grinder can be mounted to the JET loosen. pedestal stand (optional accessory, p/n 577172), which has an adjustable platform with coolant cup.
12.0 Troubleshooting the JWBG-8 Table 3 Problem Probable Cause Remedy Not plugged into receptacle. Plug must be fully inserted into receptacle. Make sure switch is moved completely to ON Switch not in ON position. position. Motor cord cut or abraded.
13.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1- 800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately.
13.1.2 JWBG-8 Bench Grinder – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size 1A ....JWBG8-01A ....Rotor Assembly ..................... 1 1 ....JWBG8-01....Arbor ......................1 2 ....JWBG8-02....Rotor ......................1 3A ....JWBG8-03A ....Stator Assembly..................... 1 3 ....
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Index No Part No Description Size 55 ....JBG8A-54....Cross Head Screw ........... 1/4 x 1/2 ......2 56 ....6295480 ....Hex Head Screw ............1/4 x 3/8 ......4 57 ....JBG8A-55....Eye Shield Bracket – left................1 58 ....