Jet IBGM-8VS, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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5.5

  Assembling eye shield bracket to 

spark guard   

Refer to Figure 5-2. 

Note:

 Spark guard (A) and eye shield bracket (D) 

are marked 

L

 for left side assembly. Assemble the 

spark guard and eye shield bracket using Figure 5-
2 as a guide. 

Figure 5-2:  bracket to spark guard 

5.6

  Installing spark guard/bracket 

Refer to Figure 5-3. 

1.  Install spark guard and mounting bracket 

assembly to the left wheel housing with two 
3/8 x 1/2” hex cap screws

(K) and two 3/8" flat 

washers (L). 

2.  The spark guard (A

1

) should be adjusted to 

within 1/16"

of the grinding wheel surface or 

other accessory being used. As the wheel 
wears down, the spark guard must be re-
adjusted to maintain this 1/16" distance. 

5.7

  Eye shield 

Refer to Figure 5-3. 

1.  Insert two 3/16” x 1/2” truss head screws (H) 

through bracket, eye shield

(O), and plate (G) 

which contains threaded mounting holes. 

2.  Tighten screws (H). 

5.8

  Tool rest 

Refer to Figure 5-3. 

1.  Install tool rest (M) by inserting two 3/8" x 3/4" 

hex cap screws (J) through two 3/8" flat 
washers (L), through the tool rest (M), into the 
wheel housing. 

2.  The tool rest should be adjusted to within 1/16" 

of the grinding wheel or other accessories 
being used. As the wheel wears down, the tool 
rest must be readjusted to maintain a 
maximum 1/16" clearance. 

Figure 5-3:  guard and tool rest 

5.9

  Dust port 

It is recommended that a metalworking dust 
collection system be connected to the grinder’s 
dust port, using a 2-1/2 in. diameter hose with hose 
clamp (not provided). 

5.10

  Multitool position 

The Multitool attachment is pre-installed in 
horizontal position. It can be removed and 
positioned in vertical orientation as follows. 

Figure 5-4

1.  Remove nut (R, Figure 5-4) and slide drive 

pulley (S) off shaft. 

2.  Remove 3 screws and washers (T) and rotate 

adaptor plate (U) to vertical position. 

3.  Reinstall screws and washers, drive pulley and 

nut.