88-021 Blade Grinder Manual
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1. 10 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 ANSI Z87 1 2003 11 Always wear gloves and be cautious of sharp edges 12 Never operate grinder while wearing loose clothing Always make sure that long hair is pulled back so that it cannot be caught in grinding wheel 13 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded 110 120 volt outlet Unpacking the grinder Carefully remove the grinder and all components from the box This should include the grinder plus 4 guards hardware 8 nuts 11 washers 3 plastic thumb screws 1 table plate and 1 wrench Assembling the grinder A Be sure the switch stop lever has been pushed 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 sto2. OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR MODEL 88 021 BLADE GRINDER Table of Contents 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 Blade Grinder Safety and User Instructions A Caution BEFORE USING THE BLADE GRINDER CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND USER INSTRUCTIONS 1 Always check to see that the power switch stop lever has been pushed anytime other than during use 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 5 4 Always check the area around the grinder to ensure that the grindings will not be directed at anyone or towatd anything else that may be harmed 5 Always make sure the area is free of any loose objects that could be caught in the grinding wheel 6 Carefully inspect all aspects of the grinder Are there breaks in the insulation or exposed wires on the power cord Has the ground terminal on the cord been broken or damaged Are any of the guards missing or damaged Does the stone have cracks or is it chipped Are the paper blotters missing on one or both
3. 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 Push the on button Hold the blade with two hands on the end opposite of the one you intend to sharpen Carefully place the blade on the work table grass side down Move the cutting edge of the blade toward the grinding wheel The grinding surface of the wheel and the cutting edge should be kept parallel Once the cutting edge and the grinding wheel are in contact with each other begin to move the blade back and forth from the beginning to the end of the cutting edge Keep a steady pressure against the blade 12 Grinding the blade cont 11 Continue this motion until the edge is sharp 13 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 push the power switch off lever Balancing the blade 1 Check the balance of the blade with a blade balancer such as Oregon part number 42 047 Slide the blade center hole onto the cone until it stops Keeping your thumbs against the pull the circular magn
4. E TO STATE OPTIONAL OEM VOID PROTECTIOM If an original equipment manufacturer OEM refuses to honor the OEM s written warranty solely because you have purchased and used OREGON replacement parts in the OEM s product then OREGON will allow you to substitute the rights and remedies provided to you under the OEM s written warranty for this express limited warranty To be eligible for this optional OEM warranty you must obtain from the OEM and provide to OREGON written confirmation from the OEM that it the OEM has refused to honor the OEM written warranty solely because you purchased and used OREGON replacement parts in the OEM s product To contact us in the U S A regarding OREGON Forestry products cutting chain quide bars sprockets and accessories for chainsaws and mechanical timber harvesters we welcome your calls between the hours of 7 30 a m and 4 00 p m Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 503 653 4706 or you can write to Technical Services Department OREGON Blount Inc P O Box 22127 Portland Oregon 87269 2127 or you can contact us by visiting our website at www oregonchain com and using the Technical Information or Technical Services links To contact us in the LI S A regarding OREGON Outdoor Equipment Parts lawnmower blades and replacement parts for small engines lawnmowers and many other types of outdoor power equipment we welcome your calls between the hours of 7 30 a m and 4 30 p m Central Time Mo
5. et forward until it makes solid contact with the blade The blade magnet should hold the blade firmly 2 Position the blade parallel with the ground If the blade turns dropping one tip use the grinder and remove a little material from that cutting edge Check and repeat the process until the blade moves very little when placed on the balancer 14 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 com 15 Grinder exploded view Only the parts listed below are available as replacement parts If you require other parts please call 1 800 743 3150 Ext 307 REF Part Description 1 88 022 Grinding stone 12 blue 36 grit 88 038 Grinding stone 12 red 46 grit 88 039 Grinding stone 12 red 30 grit 2 88 012 Forward Reverse switch 3 88 065 On Stop switch Optional Accessories 88 034 Mulching blade adapter 88 033 Grit collector 88 045 Diamond tip stoned dresser 16 THE OREGON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY The OREGON Group of Blount Inc warrants its
6. justment 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 10 Grinding the blade A 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 Do this by laying the blade on a flat surface in front of you grass side down against the flat surface As you look at the blade stand so that it is lying directly away from you If the cutting edge on the far end is on the right it is a right handed blade If the cutting edge on the far end is on the left it is a left handed blade Right hand cut blade Left hand cut blade 2 Place the direction switch on the grinder in the correct position It will need to be in the forward position for a right handed blade and in the reverse position for a left handed blade 11 Grinding the blade cont x Ensure that the area is safe and the grinding wheel is clear of any obstructions or loose objects While sharpening the blade stand so that the face of
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8. ne 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 Position the blade so that the cutting edge is against the grinding stone 4 Visually check to see if the grinding angle is correct If the angle is correct the stone will appear to be touching the grinding edge from the top to the bottom of the edge If it is not touching from top to bottom the angle needs to be adjusted 5 Ifthe angle is correct continue on to the section on blade sharpening If not proceed with number 6 Adjusting the grinding angle cont 6 Adjust the grinding angle by first loosening the nuts that lock the adjustment in place 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 ad
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10. sides of the stone Is the stone rated for less than the maximum spindle speed of the grinder Is there unusual vibration that might indicate loose cracked or otherwise damaged stone 7 Never operate the grinder if any of the questions in 6 can be answered yes If the answer to any of the items in 6 was yes unplug the unit and remove the lock from the power switch Have the unit repaired or replaced before any further use If replacing the stone test it for structural integrity for approximately 1 minute at full RPM with no grinding Be sure to keep all bystanders clear of the area 8 Always check the tongue guards for clearance Those on the guard over the top of the wheel should be no more than 4 from the stone The guard at the bottom connected to the work table should be no more than 1 8 from the stone 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 If the correct distance cannot be achieved due to stone wear do not use the grinder until the stone has been replaced After you have confirmed that the tongue guards are properly adjusted you may continue
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