Owner's Manual
VE-1P Vertical Edger
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SECTION 4 (continued)
The following table gives some typical angles to position the wheel. Each
example mentioned will dictate actual angles. All wheels are different and
resulting edge profiles are a matter of user preference.
GLASS THICKNESS
WHEEL
PROFILE
1/2”
(13mm)
3/8”
(9.5mm)
1/4”
(6.3mm)
3/16”
(4.7mm)
1/8”
(3.2mm)
1/2
”
F&S
(13mm)
1/2
”
PE
0
°
0
°
4
°
- 8
°
0
°
- 5
°
8
°
- 15
°
5
°
- 8
°
NR
8
°
- 11
°
NR
11
°
- 15
°
3/8
”
F&S
(9.5mm)
3/8
”
PE
NR
NR
0
°
0
°
4
°
- 8
°
0
°
- 5
°
6
°
- 10
°
5
°
- 8
°
8
°
- 15
°
8
°
- 11
°
1/4
”
F&S
(6.3mm)
1/4
”
PE
NR
NR
NR
NR
0
°
0
°
4
°
- 8
°
0
°
- 5
°
6
°
- 10
°
5
°
- 8
°
F&S = Flat and Seam PE = Pencil Edge NR = Not Recommended
Table
Make sure the spindle motor switch is off before adjusting wheel.
1)
Loosen the angle adjustment lever (“
A
”) on the angle adjustment plate.
Pivot the spindle motor manually to the desired angle by use of the angle
index scale on the front of the adjustment plate. Tighten the screw securely.
2)
Loosen the jam nut and spindle lock (“
D
”) and turn the vertical adjustment
handwheel (“
C
”) counterclockwise until the grinding wheel is approximately
1/2” below the top of the grinding compartment.
3)
Turn on the conveyor pump and spindle motor switch, and the conveyor
“Forward” toggle switch. The grinding wheel is rotating counterclockwise
when facing the front of the edger.