Specifications

(d)
Changing the Grinding Wheel
To renew or change the grinding wheel, follow the steps given below.
1. Switch off and unplug from mains power supply. Remove the grinding wheel covers
by unscrewing the nuts securing the three retaining screws, and the sanding belt
cover by unscrewing its three retaining screws.
2. Remove the spark arrester bracket and eye shield by unscrewing the single mounting
screw. Slacken the tool rest mounting bolts, and pull the bracket away from the
wheel.
3. Hold the sanding belt roller firmly to stop the shaft rotating and remove the nut
and flange holding the grinding wheel, remembering that the nut has a LEFT
HAND THREAD.
4. Remove the used wheel and replace with a new one, ensuring . . .
(a) The paper blotters and flanges are in place either side of the wheel.
(b) You do not overtighten the wheel nut.
5. Readjust the tool rest and spark arrester brackets as described in Maintenance (Page 9).
6. Switch ON the machine and allow it to rotate freely for at least one minute.
(e)
Dressing the Grinding Wheel
It will be necessary from time to time to dress the wheel to obtain a true working surface. This
should be done ONLY with an approved Dressing Tool, which can be obtained from your
CLARKE dealer, quoting Model No. GWD -1. Part No. 6501120.
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Outer cover
Spark Arrester
Wheel
Nut
Flanges
Tool Rest
fig (8)
2
3
5
5
4
1
12
9
10
11
Figure (1) Overview
1 Grinding Wheel Cover
2 Eye Shield / Spark Arrester
3 Grinding Wheel
4 Tool Rest
6 Base
8 Bench Mounting Holes
9 Sander Work Rest
10 Sanding Belt Cover
11 Sanding Belt
5 Motor Housing
7 ON / OFF Switch
12 Top Roller Securing Knob
7 6
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Before Use
Except for the spark arrester and the eye shield the
grinder comes fully assembled. Screw the spark
arrester to the bracket on the wheel cover using
the single screw provided ensuring a gap of 1.6mm
is maintained between the wheel and the spark
arrester, as shown in fig(5).
The following checks must be made before using
the grinder or sander
1. Ensure there is no damage to the grinder and all
parts are present and correctly fitted. If any
damage is apparent, contact your Clarke dealer.
2. Ensure that the tool rest, spark arrester, and sander
work rest are properly fitted and adjusted.(as
detailed in Maintenance, page 9)
fig (2)
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3. Ensure that the grinder is mounted securely to a suitable, stable work surface using the
four bolt holes provided in ther base