OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR MODEL 88-018 BLADE GRINDER
Table of Contents Page Blade Grinder Safety and User Instructions Unpacking the Grinder Assembling the grinder Adjusting the grinding angle Adjusting the table plate Grinding the blade Balancing the blade Grinder maintenance Exploder view and Parts Warranty i 2 5 6 8 10 11 14 15 16 17
Blade Grinder Safety and User Instructions Caution!!! B E FO RE US I NG T HE BL A DE G RI ND E R C A RE F U LL Y F O L LO W T HE S E S A FE T Y P RE C A U TI O NS A ND U S E R I NS T RU C TI O NS 1. Always check to see that the power switch is in the off position and the safety lock is removed anytime other than during use. If the power switch is not in the off position place it there and remove the safety lock pin from the switch.
2. Always place the grinder on a flat and level working surface making sure that it is properly supported. 3. Always check the working area to be sure that it is free from all flammables such as shop rags, gas cans, and other solvents. Frequently clean all grinding dust accumulations also. 4. Always check the area around the grinder to ensure that the grindings will not be directed at anyone or toward anything else that may be harmed. 5.
9. Never use the grinder if the clearances listed in #8 above are not correctly adjusted to these tolerances. Never adjust the guards without first checking to see that the power switch is in the off position and the lock is removed. Adjust the guards by first loosening the nuts holding the guards in place. Next slide the guard toward the stone to within the proper dimension. If you are unsure of this distance do not use the grinder.
Unpacking the grinder Carefully remove the grinder and all components from the box. This should include the grinder plus 4 guards, hardware (4 nuts, 7 washers, 3 plastic thumb screws) 1 table plate and 1 wrench.
Assembling the grinder Be sure the on/off switch is in the off position and the power cord is unplugged!! Installing the guards The 2 small guards install on the studs on the bottom of the stone guard on each side using one nut and one washer per stud. The guards should be adjusted at all times so they are no more than 1/4” from the stone. The 2 large ‘’T” guards mount on the studs on the bottom of the main table using one washer and one nut per stud.
Assembling the grinder (cont.) Installing the guards (cont.) PLEASE NOTE: the large “T” guards are offset and only mount one direction so they slide along the angled lip in the stone opening of the main frame. The “T” guards must be adjusted so they are no more than 1/8” from the stone. Installing the table plate Mount the table plate on the left or right side of the table using the 3 washers and thumb screws.
Adjusting the grinding angle In order to provide a proper grind the angle of the grinding wheel to the work rest may need to be adjusted. Adjust the angle to the original angle of the blade as provided by the OEM. This is usually 30 degrees. 1. Unplug the grinder and remove the switch safety lock while checking and adjusting the angle. 2. Place the blade to be ground on the table plate so that the bottom, or the grass side of the blade, is flat against the table plate. 3.
Adjusting the grinding angle (cont.) 6. Adjust the grinding angle by first loosening the nuts that lock the adjustment in place. LOOSEN BOTH 7. Turn the adjuster on top of the grinder to either raise or lower the grinding wheel creating the correct angle. 8. Turn the adjuster a little at a time and check the results as in step 4. Continue to adjust as needed. 9. Once the proper angle is achieved lock the adjustment by tightening the nuts loosened in step 6.
Adjusting the table plate After the correct depth and angle are set adjust the table plate to within 1/8” of the stone by loosening the thumb screws and sliding it toward the stone. Retighten all thumb screws.
Grinding the blade Always be sure that you have proper eye protection. A pair of safety glasses or a safety shield with the safety rating of Z87 must be worn at all times while grinding. After all of the safety precautions have been followed and the angle has been checked and set you can prepare to sharpen your blade. 1. Determine if the blade that you intend to sharpen is a right handed or left handed blade.
Grinding the blade (cont.) 3. Ensure that the area is safe and the grinding wheel is clear of any obstructions or loose objects. 4. While sharpening the blade stand so that the face of the grinding wheel, not the edge used to sharpen, is in front of you. This keeps you away from the path of anything that may be thrown from the grinding wheel. 5. Place the safety lock pin in the power switch. 6. 7. 8. 9. Turn switch to the on position.
Grinding the blade (cont.) 11.
Grinding the blade (cont.) 12. Do not sharpen the blade with so much pressure as to overheat the blade and turn the metal blue. This can cause changes in the properties of the metal the blade is made from. 13. After sharpening one cutting edge of the blade hold it from the opposite end. Be careful of the sharp edge and the possibility that the blade may be hot. 14. Repeat the process used to sharpen the first edge. 15. Turn the power switch off and remove the safety lock pin. Balancing the blade 1.
Grinder Maintenance The Oregon Blade Grinders are designed to be maintenance free. They do not require any oiling. Keep the motor clean and the grinding wheel in good shape and it should provide years of use. The grinding wheel should be replaced any time that the proper grinding angle can no longer be obtained or maximum clearance on the guards can not be achieved. For technical service or questions regarding the grinder call 1-800-743-3150 or contact by E-Mail at techservices@oregonoep.
Grinder exploded view Only the parts listed below are available as replacement parts.
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