ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
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MOUNTING YOUR BENCH GRINDER
The bench grinder should be firmly attached to a reliable
work surface using mounting hardware (not included)
through the base of the grinder’s mounting holes. This
will prevent the bench grinder from vibration, walking,
or tipping during operation.
1. Prepare 1/4 inch bolts, flat washers, lock washers,
and hex nuts (not included). The bolt length should
be 1-1/2 inches longer than the thickness of the work-
bench.
WARNING!
Always make sure your bench grinder is securely mounted to a workbench or stand. Failure to
do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.
TIP:
This bench grinder is compatible with the WEN Cast Iron Bench Grinder Pedestal Stand (Model No. 4288).
To purchase, visit
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.
2. Locate and mark the holes where the grinder is to be
mounted onto the work surface. If mounting to a work
bench, drill four 3/8 inch diameter holes through the
workbench.
3. Place the bench grinder onto the work surface, align-
ing holes in base with holes in the workbench. Insert
four 1/4 inch diameter bolts and washers. Secure with
nuts.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Prior to starting your bench grinder, check that the following requirements have been met:
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PERSONAL PROTECTION
- ANSI Z87.1-approved safety glasses, work-appropriate clothing, and dust mask
are being worn.
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GRINDING WHEEL
- the grinding wheel has been properly installed, and can be rotated smoothly by hand.
The wheel surface is even.
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TOOL REST SET UP
- the tool rest has been properly installed.
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EYE SHIELD & SPARK DEFLECTOR -
the eye shield and spark deflector have been properly installed.
BASIC OPERATION NOTES
• Your bench grinder has a
60-grit wheel
for medium material removal and
general purpose
grinding, and a
36-grit coarse wheel
for
fast material removal
.
• Turn ON while standing on the side of the grinder, not in front. Allow it to reach full speed before grinding.
• Hold the work piece firmly against the tool rest. Hold very small pieces with pliers or other suitable clamps.
• Feed the work piece smoothly and evenly into the grinding wheel.
• Move the work piece slowly and avoid jamming the work piece against the wheel. If the wheel tends to slow
down from excessive force, you should occasionally release the pressure to let the wheel return to full speed.
• Grind only on the face of the grinding wheel and never the side of it.
OPERATION
WARNING!
Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read
through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your tool. Failure to
follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
