Assembly, Water Reservoir, Tool Rest/Eye Shield

SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY

Water Reservoir

Insert the water valve into the hole in the Water Reservoir. Attach the Water Reservoir to the post behind the wet grinding wheel. Position the water drip over the center of the grinding surface.

Attach the clear plastic drain pipe to the fitting which in on the underside of the wet wheel hous- ing.

Water Valve

Mounting Post

Drain Pipe

Figure 2. Mounting water reservoir.

Tool Rest/Eye Shield

The Tool Rest attaches to the front of the dry grinding wheel. It is adjustable for height and for angle to provide a steady platform for a variety of grinding angles and sizes. Refer to Figure 3 for general orientation of the Tool Rest and Eye Shield.

To assemble the Tool Rest:

1.Take the T-shaped bracket and position it between the tabs on the underside of the Tool Rest.

2.Secure the bracket to the rest with two (2) hex head bolts and the wing nuts which have a plastic knob.

3.Attach the assembled Tool Rest to the Wheel Guard using a hex head bolt and washer.

Figure 3. Dry wheel guard and rest positioning.

To assemble the Eye Shield:

1. Take the L-shaped bracket and position it so the holes line up and the bracket is on the underside of the plastic shield.

2.Use the two (2) combination head screws, washers and nuts to secure the L-bracket in place.

3.Attach the assembled Eye Shield to the right side of the wheel guard using the short hex head bolt and washer.




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G8220 specifications

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