Tool Rests
The tool rest attaches to the inward side of the guard and provides a surface that must be used to support the workpiece during operation. Certain types of grinding/sanding may require jigs or accessories that will be used with the tool rests to assure the proper angle of the workpiece against the wheel. Failure to install and use the tool rest can lead to serious personal injury!
Components and Hardware Required | Qty |
Knob Bolt | 2 |
Flat Washer 5mm | 2 |
Hex Nut | 2 |
To install the tool rests: |
|
1. | Loosely attach the tool rests perpendicular to |
| the belt or wheel surface with the knob bolts |
| and 5mm washers and hex nuts. |
2. | To adjust the angle of the sanding belt tool |
| rest, use a square or a protractor to set the |
| angle of the tool rest in relation to the sanding |
| belt. |
3. | Adjust both tool rests approximately |
| from the grinding wheel and the sanding belt |
| and tighten the knob bolts. Figure 6 shows |
| the correct adjustment for the tool rest at the |
Spark Guard
& Eye Shield
The spark guard must be installed and positioned
1⁄8" from the grinding wheel to minimize sparks flying towards the operator. The eye shield must be positioned between the grinding wheel and the operator’s face to protect the operator from flying
Components and Hardware Required | Qty |
Eye Shield & Bracket | 1 |
Eye Shield Support Arm | 1 |
Support Arm Bracket | 1 |
Spark Guard | 1 |
Flat Washer 8mm | 1 |
Hex Bolt | 1 |
Carriage Bolt | 1 |
Flat Washer 6mm | 1 |
Hex Nut | 1 |
Phillips Head Screw | 1 |
Flat Washer 5mm | 1 |
To install the spark guard and eye shield:
1.Using the included 5mm screw and washer, install the spark guard as shown in Figure
grinding wheel. |
Attach Eye Shield Here
Attach Spark Guard Here
Attach Support
Bracket Here
Figure 6. Tool rest installed and positioned near
the grinding wheel.
Figure 7. Spark guard and eye shield attached.
7.
