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Grinder exploded view

Only the parts listed below are available as replacement parts.
If you require other parts please call 1-800-743-3150 Ext 307

REF # Part # Description
1 88-022 Grinding stone 12” blue 36 grit

88-038 Grinding stone 12” red 46 grit

88-039

Grinding stone 12” red 30 grit

88-012

Forward/Reverse switch

88-065

On/Stop switch

Optional Accessories

88-034

Mulching blade adapter

88-033

Grit collector

88-045 Diamond tip stoned dresser

Summary of Contents for 88-021

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR MODEL 88 021 BLADE GRINDER...

Page 2: ...Safety and User Instructions 2 Unpacking the Grinder 5 Assembling the grinder 6 Adjusting the grinding angle 8 Adjusting the table plate 10 Grinding the blade 11 Balancing the blade 14 Grinder mainten...

Page 3: ...y and User Instructions Caution BEFORE USING THE BLADE GRINDER CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND USER INSTRUCTIONS 1 Always check to see that the power switch stop lever has been pushed an...

Page 4: ...guards missing or damaged Does the stone have cracks or is it chipped Are the paper blotters missing on one or both sides of the stone Is the stone rated for less than the maximum spindle speed of the...

Page 5: ...rect distance cannot be achieved due to stone wear do not use the grinder until the stone has been replaced After you have confirmed that the tongue guards are properly adjusted you may continue 10 Al...

Page 6: ...Unpacking the grinder Carefully remove the grinder and all components from the box This should include the grinder plus 4 guards hardware 8 nuts 11 washers 3 plastic thumb screws 1 table plate and 1...

Page 7: ...e 2 small guards install on the studs on the bottom of the stone guard on each side using one nut and one washer per stud The guards should be adjusted at all times so they are no more than 1 4 from t...

Page 8: ...t and only mount one direction so they slide along the angled lip in the stone opening of the main frame The T guards must be adjusted so they are no more than 1 8 from the stone Installingthetablepla...

Page 9: ...the blade to be ground on the table plate so that the bottom or the grass side of the blade is flat against the table plate 3 Position the blade so that the cutting edge is against the grinding stone...

Page 10: ...ce 7 Turn the adjuster on top of the grinder to either raise or lower the grinding wheel creating the correct angle 8 Turn the adjuster a little at a time and check the results as in step 4 Continue t...

Page 11: ...Adjusting the table plate After the correct depth and angle are set adjust the table plate to within 1 8 of the stone by loosening the thumb screws and sliding it toward the stone Retighten all thumb...

Page 12: ...t handed or left handed blade Do this by laying the blade on a flat surface in front of you grass side down against the flat surface As you look at the blade stand so that it is lying directly away fr...

Page 13: ...grinding wheel 5 Push the on button 6 Hold the blade with two hands on the end opposite of the one you intend to sharpen 7 Carefully place the blade on the work table grass side down 8 Move the cuttin...

Page 14: ...13 13 13 13 Grinding the blade cont 11 Continue this motion until the edge is sharp...

Page 15: ...rst edge 15 Turn push the power switch off lever Balancing the blade 1 Check the balance of the blade with a blade balancer such as Oregon part number 42 047 Slide the blade center hole onto the cone...

Page 16: ...e grinding wheel in good shape and it should provide years of use The grinding wheel should be replaced any time that the proper grinding angle can no longer be obtained or maximum clearance on the gu...

Page 17: ...se call 1 800 743 3150 Ext 307 REF Part Description 1 88 022 Grinding stone 12 blue 36 grit 88 038 Grinding stone 12 red 46 grit 88 039 Grinding stone 12 red 30 grit 2 88 012 Forward Reverse switch 3...

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