ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
12
INSTALLING THE WORK SUPPORT
The universal work support (Fig. 4 - 1) acts as both a work
rest and as an attachment arm for various jigs. The work
support can be installed either in the vertical (Fig. 4 - A) or
horizontal (Fig. 4 - B) position. The diameter of the work
support bar is 12 mm.
Position A - Against Wheel Rotation
Working against the rotation of the blade removes larger
amounts of material quickly. Use this method for shaping
blades or sharpening axes. The grinding wheel rotates
to-
wards
you.
To grind
against
the direction of the wheel rotation,
place the work support in the
vertical
mounts (Fig. 4 - A).
Position B - Along Wheel Rotation
Working along the rotation of the blade is preferable for
more precise jobs that require less material removal. For
fine sharpening on tools such as knives, scissors, or other
carving instruments, grind with the rotation of the wheel.
The grinding wheel rotates
away
from you.
Use the two-directional power switch to 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 support in the
horizontal
mounts
(Fig. 4 - B).
To mount the work support:
1. Select the suitable position for mounting the work support. Orient the work support so that the support arm is
extended over the wheel you’ll be working with.
2. Loosen the mounting locking knobs and slide the work support into the mounting bushings.
3. Adjust the height of the work support to fit your workpiece and operation. Refer to "Setting The Angle Using The
Angle Guide" on page 14 for setting up the work support for your blade’s bevel using the angle guide.
4. Use the fine adjustment nut (Fig. 4 - 2) on the threaded bar to make fine adjustments to the work support as
necessary. Make sure the support arm is completely parallel and level with the face of the wheel, whether it be in
the vertical or the horizontal position.
5. Secure the support in place by tightening both locking knobs.
Fig. 4
1
2
CAUTION!
For honing operations, the work
support must be installed in the horizontal
mounts (Fig. 4 - B).
