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Tradesman DC Variable Speed 

Bench Grinder

Operator’s Manual

Revised March 12 2021

Tradesman Woodturner

Tradesman Edge

Tradesman Machinist

Summary of Contents for Tradesman Edge

Page 1: ...Tradesman DC Variable Speed Bench Grinder Operator s Manual Revised March 12 2021 Tradesman Woodturner Tradesman Edge Tradesman Machinist...

Page 2: ...ted bond wheels It is not like using other grinders period With the Tradesman you can grind carbide tools or Teflon on the same wheel because at 500 RPM there s nothing threatening about it you can ta...

Page 3: ...g the Grinder to a Work Bench 12 2 2 Mounting the Grinding Wheels and Hub 13 2 3 Drive Pin Installation 14 2 4 Shaft Extension 14 2 5 Tool Rests T MRJ T MRF T WF VBlock 15 2 6 Tormek Brackets Rests Wa...

Page 4: ...ge wheel direction See page 7 Wheel Guards Wheel guards are precision machined and secured to the grinder with two socket head cap screws These screws can be loosened to readjust the guard if it is ru...

Page 5: ...mprehension application of safety devices blade cutter integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negli gence...

Page 6: ...ccidentally unscrewing resulting in a wheel coming off during operation Before use make sure that each wheel and cap has it s drive pin installed Do not operate the grinder without drive pins installe...

Page 7: ...ng the power cord from the grinder and finding it in a small drawer inside the receptacle The drawer can be levered out with a small flat head screw driver The drawer also contains a spare fuse Revers...

Page 8: ...slip footwear 5 Never operate machinery when tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol Be mentally alert at all times when running mcachinery 6 Do not overtighten spindle nuts Overtightening t...

Page 9: ...epair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not...

Page 10: ...uit for your tools This circuit should not be less than a 12 gauge wire and should be protected with a 15A time lag fuse or breaker Before connecting the motor to the power line ensure the switch is i...

Page 11: ...esman Edge differs from other Tradesman Grinders because it has a geared belt drive that increases the torque and lowers the minimum speed Also Wolverine and Tormek compatible it cur rently has three...

Page 12: ...d right hand thread on the right side Be sure that the flat 5 8 washer is always used between the wheel and the snap ring This washer prevents the wheel from pushing the snap ring over and contacting...

Page 13: ...e Tradesman to a 1 25 tool grinder hub to mount our machin ist and specialty wheels The hub is reversable mount thicker wheels with the hub oriented with the flange inside and thinner wheels like the...

Page 14: ...during operation See the below diagram for a review of the drive pin operation Wheel Cap Wheel Screw Drive Pin Grinding Wheel Drive Pin Hole When using the shaft extension two drive pins are employed...

Page 15: ...T MRJ with the addition of the feed assembly Tool Rest Support Arm Return Spring Collar and Mounting Screw Spacer Threaded 1 4 28 Hole in Side Plate Knurled Knob T MRF on 8 Woodturner V Block for Flat...

Page 16: ...hex key for these screws Water Bath Kit The Tradesman Edge can be equiped with a water bath kit similar to that used on the Tormek machines These water baths are machined to hook on the the side of gr...

Page 17: ...plated wheel as the drive wheel Tensioning adjustments and belt installation are similar for all of the belt sanding attachments 4 x 48 2 x 48 2 x 36 1 25 x 48 Belt Over Wheel Tracking Set Screw Belt...

Page 18: ...tions it is safe to turn on the grinder in your desired direction If static electricity is experienced around the belt try applying foil tape to the smart platen Remove Teflon tape before applying th...

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Page 21: ...own in the very middle Belt Over Wheel Mounting Hardware 1 Remove the wheel guard grinding wheel and snap ring from motor shaft you might need a pair of snap ring pliers 2 Remove the four 1 4 20 socke...

Page 22: ...ove the tool rest support arm on the side of the grinder you will install the T ER32i The T ER32i mounts to these holes from the outside face of the side plate using supplied 1 4 28 button head cap sc...

Page 23: ...the unibit Away from the wheel press and hold unibit against the bottom and outer face of the fence 4 Grinding While maintaining light pressure against the fence slide the unibit back and forth past...

Page 24: ...on a feed plate that is mounted to the 1 4 28 attach ment points on the side plate remove tool rest support arms before installation The recommended wheel for drills and countersinks is the Cuttermas...

Page 25: ...chuck in your hand with the tool inserted and facing you Rotate it so that one of the cams is in the twelve o clock position Initial Alignment 1 Flute Countersinks The cutting edge of 1 flute counter...

Page 26: ...t at the back edge of the heel is better than a dull tip General operation and Timing Select the Cam of your choice the cams just drop over the chuck and replace the plunge and swing pro file of the b...

Page 27: ...important to realize if the cutting lip hits the wheel first since there is not much material there it will overgrind if one is not careful Therefore always spend time removing material from the heel...

Page 28: ...haft and re tightening the wheel Over tightening may damage the shaft and may also contribute to the wheel running out Repeat until you have gone around the entire wheel 360 de grees If this does not...

Page 29: ...ED TO BE GIVEN BY TOYCEN IS CONDITIONED UPON THE USER S COMPLIANCE WITH THIS TERMS OF USE DISCLAIMER To the greatest extent provided by applicable law the user for himself herself itself and his her i...

Page 30: ...L1 L2 A A P1 P2 P3 Variable Speed Control Circuit Board Start Stop Switch Power In DC Motor Tradesman Wiring Diagram Line In Neutral Ground L1 L2 A A P1 P2 P3 Variable Speed Control Circuit Board Sta...

Page 31: ...le Depth at Base 8 Wheel Center Height 5 5 Shaft Diameter 5 8 1 1 4 hub Shaft Concentricity 0002 5 m nominal Country of Origin Canada HTS 8460 39 0020 Warranty Two Years Tradesman Machinist T6 and T6N...

Page 32: ...ncy Power 110V 220V available 60Hz 400W 1 3HP Motor Type Brushed DC Single Phase Switch On Off Push Button with Safety 110V or 120V Wheel Speed 150 1500 RPM Height at 6 Guard Width at Outside of 6 Gua...

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