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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Message ................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 5-13
Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................... 14-17
Getting to Know your Grinder ......................................................................................................... 17-22
Operating Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 23-50
THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED FOR SHARPENING REEL TYPE MOWER BLADES
ONLY.
ANY USE OTHER
THAN THIS MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
TO ASSURE THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF YOUR MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN THE WARRANTY,
YOU MUST USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS AND HAVE ANY
REPAIR WORK DONE BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
ALL OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE THOROUGHLY TRAINED BEFORE OPERATING THE
EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN GRINDING DUST FROM THE MACHINE. THIS DUST CAN
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE GRINDER.
PREPARATION/INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT REFER TO THE LIST BELOW. VERIFY THAT ALL OF THE LISTED
ITEMS ARE COMPLETED BEFORE POWERING UP THE EQUIPMENT:
1.
Equipment is completely assembled
2.
All shields are in place and in good condition.
3.
All decals are in place and readable.
4.
Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds, and electrical)
5.
Verify there is sufficient electrical power to operate the machine.
6.
Read and understand all areas of the Operator's Manual, and review the Service Manual, and any
additional training material if available.
7.
Understand positioning of reel.
8.
Understand the use of the relief mechanism
9.
Understand travel limit positioning
10.
Understand use of the reel positioning gauge
11.
Understand spin speed vs. quality
12.
Understand general maintenance
Keep this manual handy for quick reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and
become acquainted with all adjustments and operating procedures before attempting to operate the
equipment. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer or the manufacturer.
The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide
dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep.
Lubricate and clean the unit as specified. Please observe all safety information in this manual and safety
decals on the equipment.