Operation - Wel-Bilt 24288 User Manual

OPERATION

Note: The bench grinder needs to be bolted to the work surface before you start to use the tool. Use
2/5in. (10mm) bolts or screws to fix the bench grinder on your work surface.
GENERAL OPERATION
Step 1: Obtain a tray that is large enough for the workpiece to fit into, fill it with water and place it
near the Bench Grinder.
Step 2: Turn the Bench Grinder on.
Step 3: Once the GRINDING WHEEL has reached full speed, bring the workpiece up to the Wheel,
gently and without jarring.
Step 4: Use the TOOL REST to steady the workpiece.
Step 5: The workpiece will quickly become heated. Frequently quench the workpiece in water. If the
metal becomes heated so much that it gets blue-colored, it will be too soft to be useful. You must
grind off the part that is colored, cool the workpiece and start again..
SWITCH
WARNING! Be safe! Protect your eyes and wear safety goggles at all times while operating
grinder.
The switch is located on the front of the base of this grinder. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position
to activate.
NOTE: ALWAYS turn grinder OFF via the switch in the event of a disruption in the electrical power
supply. This will safeguard operator against possible injury when power is restored.
EYESHIELDS
WARNING! Never operate grinder with eyeshields removed. Position the eyeshields so that
manipulation of the work piece to the grinding stone is not obstructed by the shield and that the piece
of work is between the stone and the eyeshields.
SPARK DEFLECTORS
• Adjust periodically to insure that the distance between O.D. of the stone/wire wheel and the
bottom edge of the spark deflector is 1/16in. clearance.
• Insure screws are securely tightened.
TOOL RESTS
• Keep tool rests adjusted to 1/16in. clearance between O.D. of stone/wire wheel and the inside
edge of tool rests.
• Adjust the tool rests to insure the work piece to be ground will contact the wheel slightly above
centre line of the shaft.
• Periodically check adjustment to insure proper clearance is maintained.
GRINDING STONE
• To replace grinding wheel, remove outer guard by removing 3 screws (Fig 5 A)
• Remove hex nut (Fig. 5B) using appropriate wrench.
• Remove and replace stone with a proper size stone of choice insuring that the speed rating of the
stone is equal to or greater than the machine nameplate.
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