EASTWOOD VERSA-GRIND Belt Grinder Attachments User Manual

EASTWOOD VERSA-GRIND Belt Grinder

Safety Instructions

1. Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment, such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection, used for appropriate conditions, will reduce personal injuries.
7. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
8. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.

Attachments

The bolt to your existing bench grinder and transform it into an extremely versatile, enhanced grinding solution. These attachments feature a large abrasive Belt with a platen-supported side for flat grinds, and a slack side for grinding blades or round objects. Rubber-tread contact Wheel at the front of the Belt allows grinding inside-radius features.

A 7” abrasive Disc, at the side of the attachment, comes with provisions for an adjustable table. Eastwood’s unique tool-less swivel adjustment enables arm position adjustments in a matter of seconds. Tool-less belt tracking adjustment, and a quick-change belt replacement and belt tensioning mechanism, allow fast setup and configuration changes for unparalleled versatility.

Includes

• (1) 2” x 36” (#68198) or 2” x 48” (#68199, #68200) 80 grit Abrasive Belt [A]
• (1) 7” PSA Abrasive Disc, 80 grit [B]
• (1) Wheel Plate [C]
• (1) Belt Drive/Disc Wheel [D]
• (1) Belt Frame Mounting Flange [E]
• (1) 2X36 (#68198), 2X48 (#68199), or 2X48 Big Wheel (#68200) Belt Frame Assembly (Guard, Belt Support, Contact Wheel, Hardware installed) [F]
• (1) Ø20mm I.D. Locating Collar [G]
• (1) Ø17mm I.D. Locating Collar [H]
• (2) Low-Profile Adjustable Handles M6 with M6x25 Carriage Bolts, Washers [J]
• (3) M5x16 Round Head Screws, Captured Washers [K]
• (6) M4x12mm Flat Head Screws [L]

Compatibility

• Eastwood Versa-Grind Belt Grinder Attachments are compatible with many Bench Grinders. For best performance, we recommend installing a minimum 1HP, 8” class bench grinder such as the Eastwood 8” Heavy Duty 1HP Bench Grinder (#68201).
• The shaft size of the bench grinder should be 5/8”; however, you may use an adapter collar for 1/2” shafts.
• The grinder housing needs to clear the Adjustable Handles. The maximum diameter is Ø3.35” [Ø85mm] at the mounting face and Ø3.54” [Ø90mm] at 1.30” [33mm] from the mounting face (FIG 1.1 ). If tight, you may use spacers on the mounting flange with extended-length mounting screws to provide a small amount of additional clearance. See INSTALLATION (FIG 5).
• There must be mounting provisions on the bench grinder housing. Most grinders will have three or four predrilled and tapped mounting holes for their guards. These are typically suitable for mounting the Versa-Grind Belt Grinder Attachments. The maximum screw size is 1/4” [M6] and the minimum is 3/16” [M5]. The Mounting Plate supports 3 or 4 bolt circular patterns with diameters of Ø1.81” – 3.03” [Ø46 – 77mm]. If your bench grinder does not have suitable mounting provisions, you can carefully drill and tap your own.

SET UP

LOCATION

• Heavy grinding will throw a great deal of particles, dust, and sparks into the air and on the ground in the vicinity of the Grinder. Make sure the area is clear of any flammables, well ventilated, suitable for accepting grinding dust, and easily cleaned.
• Allow sufficient room around the Versa-Grind Belt Grinder Attachments for workpieces of various sizes, motion as you grind, arm range of motion, and access to the Disc sander. Installation of a bench grinder on a pedestal or at the corner of a workbench is ideal.

Installation

• Remove the guards and wheel from the right side of your bench grinder (FIG. 1). Set aside the guard mounting hardware, shaft nut, and support flanges.
• The Adjustable Handles can be pulled outward and swiveled on the nut. Start with them hand tight and pointing outward as shown.
• Check that the Adjustable Handles are functional and clear your bench grinder’s housing (FIG 5). They can be pulled outward and swiveled on the nut to adjust the handle angle.
• Tighten the mounting screws fully.
• To verify the Wheel is centered and does not vibrate, plug in the bench grinder. Verify your hands and fingers, cords, and any tools are clear of the bench grinder and Wheel. Power the bench grinder on.
  
• Verify the bench grinder is switched off.
  
• Verify the Adjustable Handles are tight, and everything is clear of the rotating components. Plug in the bench grinder and turn it on. Adjust Tracking Tuning Tab as needed (FIG 10)so the Belt remains centered on the Contact Wheel.
• Turn off the grinder.
• Install the Wheel Plate [C] to the Wheel with the M4x12mm Flat Head Screws [L] (FIG 11).
• Install the 7” PSA Abrasive Disc, 80 grit [B] to the Plate. Installation is completed (FIG 12)

Operation

• Dust and fine particles are generated while grinding, which can contain hazardous or toxic substances. Breathing this dust can cause many serious respiratory health conditions. Always use NNIOSH-approved respiratory protection while using this Bench Grinder.
• Bench grinders will eject particles, dust, and sparks at high velocity during operation. Use a face shield, ANSI-approved safety glasses, and wear skin protection at all times while operating.

Arm Angle

• The Eastwood Versa-Grind Belt Grinder Attachments feature a toolless arm adjustment design that allows the arm to swivel 160°. To adjust:
• Loosen the Adjustable Handles approximately 1/4 turn (90°).
• Adjust the Arm to the desired angle.
• Retighten the Adjustable Handles and check that the Arm will not slip with grinding pressure.
• The Adjustable handles may loosen during use. Check their tightness periodically.
• Retighten the Platen mount screws.

Platen Adjustment

• Loosen the Platen mount screws. Shift the Platen to your desired height. It is not recommended to adjust beyond flush with the BeltFIG.IG 13). For low resistance, setting the Belt 1/16” (1.5mm) offset below the flush line is sufficient.
• Retighten the Platen mount screws.

Practices

• ALWAYS work from one side of the Arm or diagonal to it. NEVER work directly in front of the Arm because the motion of the Belt may kick the workpiece into you or drag you into the Belt.
• Only work off the lower half of the Contact Wheel (FIG. 14). The upper half will tend to grab and kick the workpiece into you.
• NEVER reach over the Arm to turn the bench grinder on/off, adjust the Belt tracking, or support the workpiece. Reaching over the rotation equipment risks clothing or other items getting caught in the grinder.
• Only grind on the downward rotating side of the Disc. Elsewhere will tend to kick the workpiece out of your hands or in a hazardous direction FIG.G 15).
• The slack side of the Abrasive Belt is excellent for making smooth, rounded grinds, but too much pressure will put undue strain on the Belt, and uneven pressure will cause the Belt to track off the Contact Wheel. Be careful using the slack side. Don’t apply too much pressure, keep it evenly distributed, ted, and let the abrasive do the work (FIG  16). Be cautious when using sharp edges to avoid making tears in the Belt.
• Be aware of what is installed at the opposite side of the bench grinder. The opposite side will be spinning with the side you are using and is just as capable of catching clothing or skin and causing severe bodily injury.

Maintainance

• Check the tightness of the bench grinder mounting hardware and Eastwood Versa-Grind Belt Grinder Attachments’ hardware regularly. Vibration from operation will loosen hardware over time.
• Always keep the Belt tracking correctly adjusted to avoid damaging the Belt.
• Verify the Abrasive Belt and Disc are in good condition. If they have damage, splits, or tears, discontinue use and replace.
• Verify the bench grinder is switched off and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
• Lock back the Arm tensioner by pushing inward on the Contact Wheel until the Locking Tab falls into the locked position (FIG. 9).
• Slip the Belt off the end of the Contact Wheel and out from the Drive Wheel. Reinstall the new Belt in reverse.
• Release the locking tab by pushing it upward. Be cautious not to pinch your fingers, as this will release the spring and instantly tighten the Belt.
• Adjust tracking as needed with the Tracking Tuning Tab.

Disc Replacement

• Verify the bench grinder is switched off and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
• The use of a heat gun to assist in peeling off the installed Abrasive Disc is recommended. Heat will soften the adhesive and result in less cleanup work.
• Remove any residual adhesive with a scraper and clean with acetone or similar. Allow the Wheel Plate to dry.
• Partially peel the backing off the new Disc. Align and stick it to the Wheel Plate. Remove the backing completely and smoothly roll the rest of the Disc on without creating wrinkles or bubbles.
• Apply even pressure all around the Disc to fully adhere it. The use of a heat gun can increase adhesion.

Storage

• Unplug from the electrical power source.
• Wrap the cord securely around the Bench Grinder.
• Store in a clean, dry, dampness-free area, preferably covered with plastic sheeting.

Specifications

Additional Items

R&D MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES

Troubleshooting

Customer Support

• Website: https://help.eastwood.com/
• Ph: 1 (800) 343-9353
• Timings: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

FAQs

What are the EASTWOOD VERSA-GRIND Belt Grinder Attachments?
These are specialty accessory kits made to increase the EASTWOOD Versa-Grind belt grinder’s functionality and enable you to do more grinding, sanding, and polishing jobs.

What types of attachments are available?
Platen arms, contact wheels, backing plates, sanding drums, and belt tracking kits are examples of common attachments that are made for particular grinding or finishing tasks.

Are these attachments compatible with all Versa-Grind models?
The majority of EASTWOOD Versa-Grind belt grinders are compatible with them; however, make sure by consulting the specifications of your particular model.

How difficult is it to install the attachments?
Detailed instructions are supplied, and installation is usually simple and tool-assisted. It could be necessary to use simple hand tools like screwdrivers or Allen wrenches.

Can I switch attachments quickly?
Indeed, the system is made to allow for comparatively fast attachment adjustments, which will enable you to operate effectively on a variety of tasks.

What additional functions do these attachments enable?
You can do accurate edge grinding, contour shaping, drum sanding, belt tracking adjustments, and more, depending on the attachment.

How do I maintain optimal performance of the attachments?
Check for wear or damage, clean attachments frequently to get rid of debris, and swap out consumables like drums and sanding belts as needed.

Can I use non-EASTWOOD attachments with the Versa-Grind?
Using EASTWOOD-approved attachments guarantees safety, correct fit, and maximum performance, even if certain third-party attachments might work.