Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE

5. Replace the grinding wheel with a new grinding wheel that has a speed rating higher than 3450 RPM. The outer

diamter of the wheel should be 8 inches and the arbor size should be 5/8 of an inch. Do not remove labels from

the grinding wheels.

6. Once the wheel has been replaced, re-attach the outer flange and the arbor hex nut.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the nut, or use an impact driver to tighten. This can cause damage to the grinding

wheels, which could cause personal injury.

7. Replace the wheel cover and secure with the bolts and knobs. Replace the work rest assemblies. Make sure all

guards, shields and work rests are correctly positioned before operation.

USING A WIRE OR BUFFING WHEEL

A wire or buffing wheel can be installed onto either side of the grinder as needed. You know what is the perfect

wire wheel for your WEN bench grinder? The WEN 858WW 8-Inch Crimped Benchtop Steel Wire Wheel, with

5/8-inch arbor and .011-inch wire. Purchase your wire wheel today at wenproducts.com.

More spacers may be required when using wire wheels, depending on the wheel’s thickness. NOTE: The first

spacer should always go onto the arbor shaft, between the innermost wheel flange and the body of the grinder. If

needed, a second spacer should go between the outermost wheel flange and the arbor hex nut. Always use the in-

cluded wheel flanges even if using a wire or a buffing wheel.

STORAGE

Store the bench grinder and the grinding wheels to prevent them from the potential hazards of moisture, contain-

ments and other damage.

Fig. 15

A - Screw

B - Wheel guard cover

C - Wheel nut

D - Outer flange

E - Grinding wheel

F - Flange nut

G - Inner flange

H - Spindle shaft

Grinding Wheel

Inner Flange

Outer Flange

Hex Nut

Arbor Spindle

Wheel Cover

Fig. 13