WEN 4286 8 inch Slow Speed Bench Grinder - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
Warning: To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord
into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever
you are adjusting/assembling the grinder.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the grinder or plug in the power cord.
All of the parts needed for assembly should be located and accounted for before beginning.
Tool rest assembly
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1. Place the tool rest (C) over the tool rest support (G) and secure in
position with a 6mm flat washer (B) and knob (A).
2. Attach the tool rest support to the bottom of the left wheel guard.
Insert a carriage bolt (P) through cover and guard. Place upper
slot of support over carriage bolt and lower slot over the raised
boss on guard. Secure support using 5mm flat washer (F), 5mm
serrated washer (E) and knob (D). Tighten knob finger tight.
3. Position tool rest so that distance between tool rest and grinding
wheel is 1/16” or less. Reposition angle of tool rest if necessary.
Secure all knobs.
4. Mount right tool rest in a similar manner.
Spark deflector and eyeshield assembly
1. Attach spark deflector (N) to left wheel guard using 5mm flat
washer (K), 5mm lock washer (E) and pan head screw (O). Make sure spark deflector is ¼” or less away
from grinding wheel.
2. Attach eyeshield support (L) to left wheel guard using 6mm flat washer (B), 6mm lock washer (I) and hex
head bolt (H).
3. Attach eyeshield (M) to eyeshield support using 5mm flat washer (K) and knob (J).
4. Position eyeshield as desired and secure all knobs and bolts.
5. Attach spark deflector and eyeshield assembly to right wheel guard in a similar manner.
Mounting the grinder
1. Mount grinder to a solid horizontal surface (hardware not provided). If mounted to metal pedestal, align
mounting holes with corresponding holes in pedestal. Insert a 1/4-20 x 1¼” hex head bolt with flat washer
through base of grinder. From bottom of pedestal, place a 1/4” flat washer and 1/4”-20 hex nut onto the
bolt. Tighten only until space between grinder base and pedestal is 1/8”. Using second nut on each bolt,
jam tighten against the first to prevent loosening by vibration.
2. To mount grinder to wooden bench top, use 1/4 x 1¼” wood screws with flat washers beneath heads.
Tighten screws until space between grinder base and bench top is 1/8”.