Page 2 - Warranty and Service
2 1.0 Warranty and Service JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Warranty Period The general warranty lasts for the time perio...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Section
3 2.0 Table of contents Section Page 1.0 Warranty and Service ..................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Table of contents .................................................................................
Page 4 - Safety warnings
4 3.0 Safety warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace warning labels if they becom...
Page 5 - About this machine and manual
5 32. Tool rest should be adjusted less than 1/8” from wheel surface. 33. Do not grind on side of wheel; do all work on the grinding face or edge near the tool rest. 34. Do not grind aluminum or magnesium, as these may pose a fire hazard. Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used i...
Page 6 - Specifications
6 5.0 Specifications Model number .................................................................................................................................................... JWBG-8 Stock numbers : Bench Grinder (grinding wheels not provided) ....................................................
Page 7 - Setup and assembly; Shipping contents; Unpacking and cleanup
7 6.0 Setup and assembly 6.1 Shipping contents Carton contents (see Figure 1) Qty. Item 1 Bench grinder (not shown) 1 Spark guard – Left ( A ) 2 Lock knob ( B ) 1 Spark guard – Right ( C ) 1 Eye shield bracket – Left ( D ) 2 Cross head screw 1/4" x 1/2" ( E ) 1 Eye shield bracket – Right ( F...
Page 9 - Grinding wheel selection; Ring test; Grinding wheel installation
9 The tool rests must not contact the grinding wheel, but should ideally be adjusted to within 1/16” of the wheel, depending upon the type of tool being ground. As a wheel wears down, the tool rest should be readjusted to maintain this clearance. Figure 4: completion of assembly 6.10 Grinding wheel ...
Page 10 - Wheel balancing; Adjusting concentricity; Electrical connections
10 6.13 Wheel balancing With the grinder unplugged from the power source , and arbor nuts snugged down, rotate wheels by hand and observe their motion. A grinding wheel has proper balance when: 1. The wheel’s outside face spins true and round; that is, its circumference rotates concentric to the arb...
Page 11 - Grounding instructions; Extension cords; Adjustments; Eye shield tilt adjustment
11 7.1 Grounding instructions 1. All Grounded, Cord-connected Tools: 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 conducto...
Page 12 - Tool rest adjustment; Operation; Switch; Maintenance; Care of grinding wheels; Changing wheels
12 8.3 Tool rest adjustment As the wheel wears down, the tool rest must be re-adjusted to maintain a 1/16" to 1/8” distance. 1. Loosen two hex cap screws (H, Figure 8) with a 12mm wrench. 2. Slide tool rest bracket (Q) as needed. 3. Tighten screws (H). 9.0 Operation A bench grinder is designed f...
Page 13 - Cleaning; Lubrication; Optional accessory
13 Test new wheels for cracks and maintain the existing sequence of retaining hardware. Be sure the grinder is unplugged before attempting repairs. To change a wheel (refer to Figure 5): 1. Disconnect grinder from power source. 2. Move spark guard and tool rest away from the wheel. 3. Remove the gua...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting the JWBG-8
14 12.0 Troubleshooting the JWBG-8 Table 3 Problem Probable Cause Remedy Motor will not start. Not plugged into receptacle. Plug must be fully inserted into receptacle. Switch not in ON position. Make sure switch is moved completely to ON position. Motor cord cut or abraded. Replace with new cord. P...
Page 15 - Replacement Parts
15 13.0 Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to ser...
Page 16 - JWBG-8 Bench Grinder – Exploded View
Page 17 - JWBG-8 Bench Grinder – Parts List; Index No Part No
17 13.1.2 JWBG-8 Bench Grinder – Parts List Index No Part No Description Size Qty 1A .............. JWBG8-01A .............. Rotor Assembly ....................................................... ...................................... 1 1 ................ JWBG8-01 ................. Arbor (RE: JWBG8-...
Page 19 - Electrical Connections