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10-INCH

WET/DRY SHARPENER

Instruction Manual

MODEL BG4270

IMPORTANT:

Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability,

ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged,

trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use

your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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Summary of Contents for BG4270

Page 1: ...gged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable...

Page 2: ...ation 8 BEFORE OPERATING 9 Unpacking Transportation 9 Know Your Sharpener 10 Assembly Adjustments 11 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 16 Operation 16 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Maintenance 19 Exploded View Parts L...

Page 3: ...tool does not exactly match this manual please visit wenproducts com for the most up to date manual or contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 Keep this manual available to all users during th...

Page 4: ...shock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or me...

Page 5: ...ccordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardo...

Page 6: ...setup operations or when not in use PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Operate in a well ventilated area Keep the floor area around the Sharbener level and free of slippery sub stances or other tripping hazards 2 Wea...

Page 7: ...tool rests and the wheel should always be set to 1 8 inch or less Always hold the work piece firmly against the tool rest 8 Never attempt to cut anything with the grinding wheel 9 Do not use the Shar...

Page 8: ...tor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment ground...

Page 9: ...2 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email techsupport wenproducts com PACKING LIST TRANSPORTING When transporting the sharpener carry it by the base or carrying handle Never carry the tool by its guards or its acce...

Page 10: ...r to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your Sharpener The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions A Ha...

Page 11: ...nced and rotates smoothly INSTALLING THE WATER RESERVOIR There are two mounting positions on the grinding wheel side of the machine for installing the water reservoir For new wheels use the lower moun...

Page 12: ...change the direc tion of the wheels rotation Remove the workpiece from the machine before changing rotation directions For grinding and honing along the direction of the wheel rotation place the work...

Page 13: ...it directly onto the support arm This will help you balance the weight of the workpiece and keep it steady OTHER SHARPENING JIGS To sharpen knives scissors and axes you ll need the WEN 4 Piece Sharpe...

Page 14: ...piece Fig 8 1 Place the blade into each angle notch Fig 8 arrows to find the notch that best fits the bevel of the blade 2 Mount your workpiece in the appropriate sharpening jig 3 Place the curved sec...

Page 15: ...e wheel in both directions to ensure complete coverage 2 Using a wooden spreader or other similarly purposed accessory not included apply the abrasive honing paste to the stropping wheel covering the...

Page 16: ...ing and adjusting your tool Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury 16 SHARPENING A BLADE FIG 11 When sharpening knives and scissors grind with the rota tion of...

Page 17: ...amage to the honing wheel TIP Scissors should not be honed on the leather strop ping wheel Remove any burrs from the scissors blades by pulling the blades over the surface of a piece of end grain wood...

Page 18: ...Turn the machine OFF and unplug it Remove the gear cover part 4270 006 and apply general purpose or white lithium grease to the gears Motor overheats 1 Motor overloaded 1 Reduce load on motor reduce p...

Page 19: ...efore cleaning adjusting or performing any maintenance work WARNING Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may be hazardous Servicing of the tool must be performed by a qualifi...

Page 20: ...wheel becomes damaged or worn replace it as follows Replacement 8 inch leather stropping wheels Part No 4270 021 can be purchased from wenproducts com 1 Unscrew the locking knob Fig 14 3 2 Remove the...

Page 21: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 21 21 7 8 9 8 14 10 11 12 15 6 43 5 4 3 31 42 2 1 16 12 3 18 38 39 10 14 19 20 22 23 21 17 18 13 24 27 28 40 41 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 29 30 25 26...

Page 22: ...20 4270 020 Pin 5x22 1 21 4270 021 Stropping Wheel 1 22 4270 022 Washer 8mm 1 23 4270 023 Locking Knob M8 1 24 4270 024 Water Reservoir 1 25 4270 025 Flanged Hex Nut 4 26 4270 026 Base Subassembly 1...

Page 23: ...s and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When re turning...

Page 24: ...THANKS FOR REMEMBERING v 2019 08 19...

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