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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MAG-8000 Universal Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener

MAG-9000 Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener

Summary of Contents for MAG-8000 Series

Page 1: ...the last 40 years OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For Magna Matic Sharpeners Visit us at www magna matic com for more photos of products other helpful info Covering Models MAG 8000 Universal Lawn Mower Blade...

Page 2: ...wire is the grounding wire 2 Extension Cords Use only three wire extension cords which have three prong grounding type plugs and three pole receptacles which accepts the tool s plug Replace or repair...

Page 3: ...IN PLACE 15 Guard Against Electrical Shock Prevent body contact with grounded surface For example pipes radiators etc 16 Stay Alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool when...

Page 4: ...become the standard in the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry The MAG 8000 is designed to sharpen almost all lawn mower blades conventional blades straight flat cutting edges and mulching blades curved...

Page 5: ...amage or any need for return When unpacking the MAG 8000 take stock of all the items in the box Parts Inventory Qty Description Key 1 Grit Guard 1 1 Sharpener Body 2 1 Crank Handle 3 1 Motor Side Lexa...

Page 6: ...the arbor nut Assemble the crank handle align the set screw to the milled flat on the threaded adjustment rod and use the Bondhus 1 8 wrench to tighten the set screw Step 3 Mount a grinding wheel to t...

Page 7: ...lowering the motor with the angle adjustment crank will provide more clearance Use the hardware in the holes and the Bondhus T handle wrench Be sure to tighten 3 bolts under the MAG 8000 and the 6 al...

Page 8: ...he MAG 8000 Arbor spacer req 5 The fixed 1 2 wide curved metal work table will be needed to sharpen a mulching blade remove the clamp able mo bile work table 6 Lower the grinding wheel with the adjust...

Page 9: ...owering the grind ing wheel into the work table grinding into the work table will result in a greater than 30 degree angle a steeper angle Note you will be creating a new angle reference point Raising...

Page 10: ...d to sharpen a conven tional blade slide the mobile work table over the curved 1 2 wide work table and clamp it tight with the attached vice grip 6 Lower the grinding wheel with the adjustment crank s...

Page 11: ...sharpening a conventional blade Note for curved edge mulching blades it is the same except for the forth or inward fed motion You will maintain much more con trol if you only pull mulching blades thr...

Page 12: ...into a square notch in the arbor behind the grinding wheel and the spanner wrench fits into the two holes in the arbor nut See diagrams below Always inspect grinding wheels for possible damage never...

Page 13: ...fore con necting to the pivot plate General Care Keep the MAG 8000 clean use compressed air to blow the machine off periodically Use mild soapy water to clean powder coated surfaces and Lexan guards G...

Page 14: ...10 for replacement parts or a warranty issue The MAG 8000 is vibrating This is caused by a grinding wheel that is out of round or out of balance this will happen when the user does not apply downward...

Page 15: ...20 Phase Single Single Capacitors Dual 2 Dual 2 Solid State Switch Yes Yes Motor Type Industrial Totally Enclosed Industrial Totally Enclosed Insulation Class F Class F Direction Single Direction Sing...

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Page 17: ...9000 please keep the box and packaging incase of shipping damage or any need for return When un packing the MAG 9000 take stock of all the items in the box Parts Inventory Qty Description Key 1 Grit...

Page 18: ...uard to the MAG 9000 body using the plastic knob located on the top of the MAG 9000 Step 3 Be sure the MAG 9000 is unplugged and adjust the angle adjustment crank to make sure the grinding wheel freel...

Page 19: ...ng from the MAG 1000 to indicate the light end of the lawn mower blade Once the light end is sharpened it is complete The heavy end is used to remove material for balance SEE MAG 1000 Instruction Manu...

Page 20: ...blade to maintain contact with the surface of the work table The force into the grind ing wheel should be substantial resulting in a continuous stream of sparks from the grinding wheel The grinding p...

Page 21: ...a square notch in the arbor behind the grinding wheel and the spanner wrench fits into the two holes in the arbor nut See diagrams below Always inspect grinding wheels for possible damage never mount...

Page 22: ...re because there is no light If the MAG 9000 still does not start after this test the capaci tor or the motor is no longer functioning and must be replaced SEE WIRING DIAGRAM PAGE 22 Call 800 328 1110...

Page 23: ...page page 22 MAG 9000 Trouble Shooting...

Page 24: ...ttent Std Intermittent Hertz 60 50 Volts 115 220 Phase Single Single Capacitors Single 1 Single 1 Solid State Switch No No Thermal Protection Yes Yes Motor Type Industrial Totally Enclosed Industrial...

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Page 26: ...the grass resulting in a poor looking lawn NOT ACCEPTABLE The tip of the blade does the majority of the cutting To produce a tip three reliefs are necessary Think of a lawn mower blade as a circular s...

Page 27: ...Leading edge of the cutting edge face D Lift E Cutting edge face F Cutting edge angle 30 shown G Blade cutting tip or tooth H Overall cutting diameter Anatomy of a Lawn Mower Blade Use this diagram wh...

Page 28: ...under this warranty shall be limited to such repair or replacement In no event shall MAGNA MATIC be liable for any consequential or incidental damages This warranty does not apply to parts motor grind...

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