08
Setting up the Grinder
Please read the section entitled Identification and Description of Parts, in order for you
to understand the terminology that we will use, so that you may better understand the
working and capability of your grinder. Keep this manual to hand for reference for any
other personnel that may be required to use the grinder.
Having assembled all the grinder attachments loosely, now the machine has to be set up
correctly and all the attachments securely fastened.
Place the grinder on a flat level surface.
Position the tool rests leaving a gap of approximately one and a half millimetres between the
grindstone and the rest, with the rest horizontal (preferably) tighten the star bolts securely. (See
fig 3)
Adjust the spark guards until they are just clear of the grindstone; fasten the fixing bolts securely.
(See fig 4)
Position the eye shields on their pivot bolts, (if necessary, ‘nip’ the clamping bolt of the eye
shield clamp so that the eye shields remain in place).
If there is any tendency for the grinder to move, tip or tilt while it is being operated, it should be
bolted down; either to the bench or to a specific stand, or base board. It is a good idea to dress
new grindstones before use, to remove any possible irregularities, and ensure the stones are
running concentrically.
Leave a gap of approximately
one and a half millimetres
between the grindstone
and the rest
Adjust the spark guards until they
are just clear of the grindstone
Fig 3
Fig 4
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Remember to adjust the spark guards as the grindstones wear down.
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Remember to adjust the tool rest as the grindstones wear down.
Star bolt
Tool rest
