SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY
Work Plate System
To assemble the work plate system:
1.Place the work plate
2.Attach the lock bars to the pivot plate with the lock knobs provided. See Figure 2.
Work Plate
Table
Pivot Plate 
Lock Knob
Pivot Rotation Knob | Lock Bar |
Figure 2. Location of plate system components.
3. Attach the pivot rotation knob to the thread- ed hole at the outside end of the right lock bar, so the gears mesh with the teeth on the edge of the pivot plate.
4.Mount the pivot plate assembly to the back of the work plate using the three (3) 5/16" - 18 x 1/2" hex bolts provided.
5.Turn the work plate assembly right-side-up and slide the lock bars over the sides of the grinder table as shown in Figure 2. It may be necessary to loosen the lock knobs part way to allow alignment of the bars to the table.
6.Place the sliding knife support on the work plate so the knife support’s lip catches the edge of the work plate.
Run the sliding support over the work plate to check for smooth movement. Occasionally, a work plate is shipped from the factory with small imperfections in the casting that can cause inter- ruptions in movement. Removing these minor imperfections will ensure smooth movement and superior sharpening results.
Test pivot movement by loosening the lock knobs and turning the pivot rotation knob. Make sure the teeth are meshed properly with those on the pivot plate.
Stationary Clamps
The Model G2790 features two stationary clamps that can be attached directly to the pivot plate. See Figure 3. The clamps are held in place by compression brackets. To attach the stationary brackets:
1.Remove the sliding support from the work plate.
2. Remove the work plate from the pivot plate.
Figure 3. Stationary clamps in place.
G2790 Universal Knife Grinder |