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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BELT GRINDER 

MODEL: BG-248-3 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

© 2015 Baileigh Industrial, Inc. 

REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL, INC. 
IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial, Inc. does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss 
caused by an omission or error in this Operator’s Manual, resulting from accident, negligence, or other occurrence. 

Rev. 12/2015 

Baileigh Industrial, Inc. 

P.O. Box 531 

Manitowoc, WI 54221-0531 

Phone: 920.684.4990 

Fax: 920.684.3944 

[email protected] 

Summary of Contents for BG-248-3

Page 1: ...RIAL INC IS PROHIBITED Baileigh Industrial Inc does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator s Manual resulting from accident negligence or other occurrence Rev 12 2015 Baileigh Industrial Inc P O Box 531 Manitowoc WI 54221 0531 Phone 920 684 4990 Fax 920 684 3944 sales baileigh com ...

Page 2: ...e Base 14 ASSEMBLY AND SET UP 14 Mounting the Head 14 Mounting the Tool Rest 15 Mounting the Work Table 15 ELECTRICAL 17 MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS 19 Belt Installation and Removal 19 Belt Tracking 20 OPERATION 21 Setting Head Position 21 Selecting Wheel Size 22 Contact Wheel Sanding and Polishing 22 Guard Operation 23 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 23 DRIVE ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM 24 Drive Assembly Parts Li...

Page 3: ...ce to Seller of any suspected defect in the Goods prior to the expiration of the warranty period The original end user must also obtain a RGA from Seller prior to returning any Goods to Seller for warranty service under this paragraph Seller will not accept any responsibility for Goods returned without a RGA The original end user shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with retu...

Page 4: ...r or further remedies provided under this Agreement or at law or equity Attorney s Fees In the event legal action is necessary to recover monies due from Buyer or to enforce any provision of this Agreement Buyer shall be liable to Seller for all costs and expenses associated therewith including Seller s actual attorneys fees and costs Governing Law Venue This Agreement shall be construed and gover...

Page 5: ...ption of the functional parts of the machine Capacity charts Set up and start up instructions Machine operation Scheduled maintenance Parts lists GENERAL NOTES After receiving your equipment remove the protective container Do a complete visual inspection and if damage is noted photograph it for insurance claims and contact your carrier at once requesting inspection Also contact Baileigh Industrial...

Page 6: ...ies a hazard or unsafe practice that will result in severe Injury or Death Safety signs with signal word DANGER or WARNING are typically near specific hazards General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS OPERATORS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information instructions and necessary o...

Page 7: ...ctive devices such as ear muffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises DUST HAZARD Wear appropriate dust mask Dust created while using machinery can cause cancer birth defects and long term respiratory damage Be aware of the dust hazards associated with all types of materials DUST PARTICLES AND IGNITION SOURCES DO NOT operate the grinder in areas where explosion ...

Page 8: ...ing serious personal injury DO NOT operate without guards in place HIGH VOLTAGE USE CAUTION IN HIGH VOLTAGE AREAS DO NOT assume the power to be off FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT PROCEDURES Power Switch with Lock Out In the event of incorrect operation or dangerous conditions the machine can be stopped immediately by pressing the Power Switch paddle downward Remove the yellow lock key to prevent the machin...

Page 9: ... personnel can operate this machine 3 Make sure guards are in place and in proper working order before operating machinery 4 Remove any adjusting tools Before operating the machine make sure any adjusting tools have been removed 5 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries 6 Overloading machine By overloading the machine you may cause injury from flying parts DO NOT exceed the specified ...

Page 10: ...OT operate machine if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions If there is any doubt DO NOT operate the machine 19 Sparks and hot material from cutting can easily go through small cracks and openings into adjacent areas Do not grind where the atmosphere might contain flammable dust gas or liquid vapors such as from gasoline 20 Watch for fire and keep a fire exti...

Page 11: ...els etc with the cutting edge facing downwards and in the direction of rotation of the belt NEVER face the cutting edge upward against the rotation of the belt this can result in injury 35 Hold Material Tightly Always hold the work piece firmly when grinding and apply light and steady pressure against the abrasive belt 36 Do Not Force Tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which ...

Page 12: ...ions on machine setup schematics warranty issues and individual parts needs other than die sets and blades For specific application needs or future machine purchases contact the Sales Department at sales baileigh com Phone 920 684 4990 or Fax 920 684 3944 Note The photos and illustrations used in this manual are representative only and may not depict the actual color labeling or accessories and ma...

Page 13: ...mage painted surfaces Follow manufacturer s label instructions when using any type of cleaning product After cleaning wipe unpainted metal surfaces with a light coating of quality oil or grease for protection Important This waxy coating is NOT a lubricant and will cause the machine to stick and lose performance as the coating continues to dry WARNING SUFFOCATION HAZARD Immediately discard any plas...

Page 14: ...bolts that attach the machine to the pallet Approaching the machine from the side lift the machine on the frame taking care that there are no cables or pipes in the area of the forks Move the machine to the required position and lower gently to the floor Level the machine so that all the supporting feet are taking the weight of the machine and no rocking is taking place Follow these guidelines whe...

Page 15: ...VELING The machine should be sited on a level concrete floor Provisions for securing it should be in position prior to placing the machine The accuracy of any machine depends on the precise placement of it to the mounting surface FLOOR This tool distributes a large amount of weight over a small area Make certain that the floor is capable of supporting the weight of the machine work stock and the o...

Page 16: ...id floor such as concrete at a minimum of 4 102mm thick 6 153mm minimum is preferred ASSEMBLY AND SET UP Mounting the Head 1 Secure the stand to the floor 2 Mount the head assembly onto the stand with the motor placed over the hinge side of the mounting plate 3 Secure the motor to the plate with four cap screws eight flat washers and four Nylock nuts WARNING Before operating make sure it is firmly...

Page 17: ...belt with a gap of approximately 1 8 125 3 1mm between the tool rest and the belt Lightly tighten the two clamp handle 4 Change the tool rest table angle by loosening the two screws under the table 5 Tilt the table to the desired angle and tighten the two screws B to secure the table at the desired angle 6 Recheck and if needed reset the tool rest to belt gap Do not exceed 1 16 0625 1 58mm Fully t...

Page 18: ...hen in position tighten the tilt lock bolts 10 Check the clearance of the belt and the work table before tightening the locking clamp Do not exceed 1 16 0625 1 58mm Once satisfied the work table will not contact the moving belt tighten the locking clamp A and ensure a firm fitting Note With three sized contact wheel available in this position you will need to adjust the work table to fit each size...

Page 19: ...e will damage the motor In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes a...

Page 20: ...w LENGTH AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft 1 12 16 16 14 13 16 14 12 12 17 20 12 12 10 21 30 10 10 No WIRE GAUGE An undersized cord decreases line voltage causing loss of power and overheating All cords should use a ground wire and plug pin Replace any damaged cords immediately Power cord connection 1 Verify that ON OFF switch on the motor is in the OFF position with the safety key removed 2 Unwrap the p...

Page 21: ...ove the belt and replace with the desired belt 6 Verify the belt and machine direction of match and install the belt onto the rolls Rotate the main drive wheel by hand to aid in getting the belt fully over the three contact wheels before proceeding 7 When the belt is fully over the rollers verify that hands and fingers are clear of the belt and any pinch points and release the tension lock C to ap...

Page 22: ...igure at right a Pulling the tracking lever toward the left will cause the belt to track inward b Pushing the tracking lever toward the right will cause the belt to track outward 3 Plug the machine into the power supply and start the motor 4 With the machine running adjust the tracking by moving the tracking lever left or right as shown in this figure to cause the belt position to cover the contac...

Page 23: ...x positions 3 If desired for better access to the belt for grinding loosen the lock knob B and tilt the entire motor and head assembly from the vertical position to the horizontal position 4 Tighten the lock knob B Failure to tighten the lock knob could result in the tool becoming unstable during operation and causing injury to the operator and others CAUTION Always wear proper eye protection with...

Page 24: ...ide position 6 Release the lock pin and verify that it has locked into the carriage 7 Set the tool rest and or work table as needed to provide the proper support and belt clearance Contact Wheel Sanding and Polishing Be aware of direction the belt rotates Always have a firm hold of the work Do not contact moving belt with any part of your person this can result in injury AVOID CONTACT with the bel...

Page 25: ...n finished using the particular work station LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix immediately Check that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened On a weekly basis clean the machine and the area around it Lubricate threaded components and sliding devices Apply rust inhibitive lubricant to all non painted surfaces Note Proper maintenance can increase the life e...

Page 26: ...5 1 2 Retaining Washer 1 3 Drive Wheel 1 4 Socket Head Cap Screw M8 1 25x20 6 5 Index Plate 1 6 Latch Plate 1 7 Pivot Hub 1 8 Main Mounting Plate 1 9 Flared Socket Head Cap Screw M8 1 25x15 4 10 Motor Adaptor Plate 1 11 Spacer Washer 1 12 Key 1 13 Motor 1 13A On Off Switch 1 13B Start Capacitor 1 13C Run Capacitor 1 ...

Page 27: ...25 25 BODY AND STAND PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 28: ... 2 16 Socket Head Cap Screw 4 17 Mounting Pivot Plate Tool Rest 1 18 Mounting Plate 1 19 Tool Rest Plate 1 20 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 21 Work Table Plate 1 22 Flat Washer 2 23 Mounting Pivot Plate Work Table 1 24 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 25 Flat Washer 2 26 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 27 Flat Washer 2 28 Mounting Plate Work Table 1 29 Socket Head Cap Screw 4 30 Mounting Plate Tool Stop 1 31 Tool Stop P...

Page 29: ... Socket Head Cap Screw 1 52 Bearing 625Z 2 53 1 25 4mm Contact Roller Wheel 1 54 Bearing 625Z 2 55 Carriage Cover Plate 1 56 Button Head Cap Screws 4 57 External Retaining Ring 2 58 Bearing 6201Z 2 59 2 50 8mm Contact Roller Wheel 1 60 Roller Pivot Axle 1 61 1 5 38mm Contact Roller Wheel 1 65 Round Knob 1 66 Spacer 1 67 Nylock Nut 1 68 Ratcheting Lock Handle 2 69 Nylon Shim Bushing Head Pivot Latc...

Page 30: ...nsion Wheel Mounting Bracket 1 94 Flared Socket Head Cap Screw 1 95 Nylon Thrust Spacer Tension Assembly Pivot 2 96 Button Head Cap Screw 1 97 Button Head Cap Screw 1 98 Flat Washer 2 99 Nut 1 100 Nylock Nut 3 101 Flared Socket Head Cap Screw 1 102 Nylon Washer 2 103 Nut Long 1 104 Bearing 6201Z 2 105 Tension Contact Roller Wheel 1 106 External Retaining Ring 1 107 Roller Pivot Axle 1 108 Eccentri...

Page 31: ...29 29 Item Description Qty 117 Nylon Thrust Spacer Tension Assembly 1 118 Nylon Thrust Spacer Grinder Head Pivot 2 NOTES ...

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