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3.0 Specifications 

Model Number: BBG-8 

 

Motor and Electrical 

Motor Type 

Induction, capacitor start, with centrifugal switch 

Horsepower 

1/2 HP (373W) 

Phase / Voltage / Cycle 

Single / 115V / 60Hz 

Full Load Amps 

6.5 A 

Motor Speed 

1725 RPM 

Power Transfer 

Direct drive 

Power Cable Size / Length 

16AWG / 6 ft. (182cm) 

Recommended Circuit Size 
(Subject to local/national electrical codes) 

15 A 

 
Arbor and Grinding Wheels 

Arbor Diameter 

5/8” (16mm) 

Wheel Size (dia. X width) 

8” x 1” (16 x 25.4mm) 

Wheel Bore 

5/8” (16mm) 

Wheel Flange Diameter 

2.875” (72.6mm) 

Wheel Speed 

1725 RPM 

Arbor Nut Maximum Tightening Torque 

10.12 lbf-ft (140 kgf-cm) 

Distance Bench Top to Arbor Centerline 

6.18” (157mm) 

Grinding Wheel Grits 

120 (Left), 60 (Right) 

 

Tool Rests 

Tilt Angle 

45° forward 

Distance to Wheel 

Adjustable 

 

Materials 

Arbor 

Steel 

Base 

Cast Iron 

Body & Wheel Guards 

Cast Iron and Aluminum 

Wheel Flanges 

Steel 

Tool Rests 

Cast Iron with Milled Surface 

Eye Shields 

Clear Acrylic 

Spark Guards 

Steel 

Knobs 

Polymide 

 

Dimensions  

Mounting Hole Centers 

7.25” (184mm) 

Mounting Hole Diameters 

3/8” (9.5mm) 

Footprint (W x D) 

8-1/4” x 6-1/4” (210 x 158mm) 

Overall Dimensions, Assembled (W x D x H) 

20-1/4” x 12” x 12-1/2” (514 x 305 x 318mm) 

Shipping Carton Dimensions (W x D x H) 

22-1/4” x 14-3/8” x 14” (565 x 365 x 358mm) 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BBG-8

Page 1: ...H INDUSTRIAL IS PROHIBITED Baileigh Industrial does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator s Manual resulting from acciden...

Page 2: ...Text 13 4 12 Grinding Wheel Installation 14 4 13 Wheel Balancing 14 4 13 1 Adjusting Concentricity 14 4 13 2 Correcting Side to Side Wobble 14 5 0 Electrical Connections 15 5 1 Grounding Instructions...

Page 3: ...nstalled used and maintained in accordance with any instruction manual or technical guidelines provided by the Seller or supplied with the Goods if applicable The original end user must give written n...

Page 4: ...provided under this Agreement or at law or equity Attorney s Fees In the event legal action is necessary to recover monies due from Buyer or to enforce any provision of this Agreement Buyer shall be...

Page 5: ...or make any modifications Note This symbol refers to useful information throughout the manual WARNING Drilling sawing sanding or machining wood products generates wood dust and other substances known...

Page 6: ...ing keys and wrenches Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the grinder before turning it on 14 Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is...

Page 7: ...ximum RPM of abrasive wheels is compatible with speed of grinder 30 Allow abrasive wheels to reach full RPM before starting the grinding operation 31 Do not crowd the work so that the wheels slow 32 T...

Page 8: ...nd sharpening common tool steels lathe turning chisels gouges knives plane irons carving tools and more Abrasive wheels are protected by cast iron guards The large tool rests are adjustable with a til...

Page 9: ...6mm Wheel Speed 1725 RPM Arbor Nut Maximum Tightening Torque 10 12 lbf ft 140 kgf cm Distance Bench Top to Arbor Centerline 6 18 157mm Grinding Wheel Grits 120 Left 60 Right Tool Rests Tilt Angle 45 f...

Page 10: ...eights Net 56 lb 25 26 kg Shipping 60 lb 27 4 kg The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published but because of our policy of continuous improvement Baileigh Industrial res...

Page 11: ...ve all contents from shipping carton Check for shipping damage If any is found report it to your distributor Do not discard carton or packing material until grinder is assembled and running satisfacto...

Page 12: ...A and Brackets D are marked L for left side assembly and R for right side assembly 1 Assemble the left spark guard A and eye shield bracket D using Figure 3 as a guide Make sure spark guard and bracke...

Page 13: ...carborundum wheels can overheat and ruin the temper of high quality tool steel For sharpening woodworking tools an aluminum oxide wheel is recommended Always inspect an abrasive wheel before mounting...

Page 14: ...g Concentricity If the outside face is not rotating concentric to arbor try shifting the wheel closer to arbor centerline before tightening the nut See A Figure 6 Another method of achieving concentri...

Page 15: ...grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection...

Page 16: ...0 150 300 AWG 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Table 1 Extension Cord Recommendations 6 0 Adjustments Disconnect saw from power source before making adjus...

Page 17: ...rkpiece and keep it moving at an even pace for smooth grinding Pressing too hard overheats the motor and prematurely wears down the grinding wheels Note the original bevel angle on the item to be shar...

Page 18: ...Tighten the nut Do not over tighten this may cause the wheel to crack or the flanges to bend 9 Replace the guard cover Adjust spark guards and tool rests to 1 16 clearance from wheel 8 3 Cleaning Meta...

Page 19: ...clear any obstructions Undersized extension cord Use correct size extension cord see Table 1 Short circuit Cord plug or motor needs repair contact Baileigh Industrial Customer Service Motor fails to...

Page 20: ...Install new bushings or replace wheel Flanges are worn bent or have burrs Inspect flanges replace if needed Worn bearings in grinder Replace bearings Contact JET Customer Service Poor quality wheel R...

Page 21: ...21 11 1 1 BBG 8 Bench Grinder Exploded View...

Page 22: ...JBG8A 17B Inner Wheel Guard right 1 21 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 6 22 JBG8A 23 Nut right hand thread 5 8 1 23 BBG8 23 Outer Wheel Guard right 1 24 JBG8A 31 Strain Relief 6N 4 1 25 JBG8A 32 Cord Pla...

Page 23: ...d right 1 53 TS 0720071 Lock Washer 1 4 2 54 TS 0680021 Flat Washer 1 4 6 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 JBG8A...

Page 24: ...24 12 0 Electrical Connections BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL 1625 DUFEK DRIVE MANITOWOC WI 54220 PHONE 920 684 4990 FAX 920 684 3944 www baileigh com...

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