Wilmont Grinder Assembly Manual – TAG 101

WARNING!
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance and service of this
machine/equipment.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions given in this manual may result in serious personal injury, including
amputation, electrocution or death.
The owner of this machine/equipment is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to
proper installation in a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization, proper inspection and maintenance,
manual availability and comprehension, application of safety devices, sanding belt integrity, and the usage of personal
protective equipment (PPE).
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence, improper training, machine
modifications or misuse.

WARNING!
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints.

Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: Work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING CAUTION
Like all machines, there is danger associated with the TAG- No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every
100. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity shop environment is different. Always consider safety
or failure to pay attention. Use this grinder with respect and
caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal
first, as it applies to your individual working
safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious conditions. Use this and other machinery with
personal injury may occur. caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury, damage to equipment, or poor work
results.

For the latest product updates and setup tips, please visit us on the web! Accessories and techniques for using
this Grinder can also be found at: www.WilmontGrinders.com

Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property. Read it carefully before
assembly and operation of the equipment.

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WARNING!
Safety Instructions for Grinding Machinery
 Always use ANSI approved safety glasses when operating machinery.  Always wear a NIOSH approved respirator when operating machinery
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses – they are NOT that produces dust. Wood dust is a carcinogen and can cause cancer
safety glasses. and severe respiratory illnesses.
 Always use hearing protection when operating this machinery.  Read through the entire manual before starting machinery.
Machinery noise can cause permanent hearing damage. Machinery presents serious injury hazards to untrained users.
 Wear proper apparel. Do NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,  Only allow trained and properly supervised personnel to operate
rings, or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Wear machinery. Make sure operation instructions are safe and clearly
protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non-slip understood.
footwear.  Never leave when machines running. Turn power OFF and allow all
 Never operate machinery when tired, or under the influence of drugs moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving machine
or alcohol. Be mentally alert at all times when running machinery. unattended.
 Keep children and visitors away. Keep all children and visitors a safe  Make workshop child proof. Use padlocks, master switches, and
distance from the work area. remove start switch keys.
 Keep work area clean and well lit. Clutter and dark shadows may  Always disconnect from power source before servicing machinery.
cause accidents. Make sure switch is in OFF position before reconnecting.
 Use a grounded extension cord rated for the machine amperage.  Make sure guards are in place and work correctly before using
Undersized cords overheat and lose power. Replace extension cords machinery.
if they become damaged. Do NOT use extension cords for 220v  Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Make a habit of checking for
machinery. keys and wrenches before turning machine ON.
 Maintain machinery with care. Keep machine clean for best and  Secure work-piece. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work-piece when
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing practical. A secured work-piece protects your hands and the
accessories. machine.
 Use recommended accessories. Refer to the instruction manual for  Check for damaged parts before using machinery. Check for binding
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may and alignment of parts, broken parts, part mounting, loose bolts, and
cause risk of injury. any other conditions that may affect machine operation. Repair or
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. replace damaged parts.
 Know and avoid conditions that cause the work-piece to kickback.  Do NOT use in dangerous environments. Do NOT use machinery in
Many machines will eject the work-piece toward the operator. damp, wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may
 Be aware that certain dust may be hazardous to the respiratory exist.
systems of people and animals, especially fine dust. Make sure you  Never operate the grinder without an adequate dust collection
know the hazards associated with the type of dust you will be system in place and running. Use only a system rated for metal dust
exposed to and always wear a respirator approved for that type of collection.
dust.  Replace grinding belt. Replace the grinding/sanding paper/belt when
 Feeding the metal stock. Firmly grasp the work-piece in both hands it becomes worn. Do not operate the grinder with a damaged or
and ease it into the machine using light pressure. Do NOT force the badly worn paper/belt.
work-piece into the machine during operation. Feed the work-piece  Flammable materials. Grinding metal will cause sparks. Make sure
against the direction of rotation. Do NOT grind tapered or pointed there are no flammable or combustible materials near grinder.
stock with the point facing the feed direction. Never grind more than  Any problem, with the exception of belt tracking that is concerned
1 piece of stock at a time. with any moving parts or accessories, must be investigated and
 Do NOT wear loose clothing while operating this grinder. Roll up or corrected with the power disconnected, and after all moving parts
button sleeves at the cuff. have come to a complete stop.
 Do NOT place hands near, or in contact with, sanding/grinding belt  Grinding various materials without thoroughly cleaning previous
during operation. grinding residue from the area and dust collection system can cause a
 Hot work pieces. Friction will cause the work-piece to heat to the fire or explosion. I.E. Aluminum and Steel grindings can cause an
point of causing burns to the skin. explosion of Thermite, a highly explosive, flammable substance which
 Do not force machinery. Work at the speed for which the machine or is very difficult to extinguish.
accessory was designed.

Copyright © January, 2012 by Wilmont Grinders, LLC.

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM

WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WILMONT GRINDERS, LLC.

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In order to assemble your Wilmont Grinder you

will need a few basic hand tools:
o 7/16 wrench
o 7/16 Socket wrench
o 5/32 Allen wrench
o 7/32 Allen wrench
o 9/16 wrench
o 3/4 wrench
o 5/8 wrench
Step one: Bolt the bottom plate to the Grinder
body using the enclosed 5ea - ¼-20 x 5/8 long flat
headed Bolts. Using a 5/32 Allen wrench tighten all
Photo 1 – Wilmont Grinder Parts 5 Bolts as in Photo 2.

Step two: Attach the two black round Rod Spacers

between the two Vertical Plates on your Grinder. Use
2ea – ¼ x 20 x 2 ½ inch Bolts with ¼ inch Washers &
Nyloc Nuts. It is important that you do this in the
correct order so that you are not fighting the spring
needlessly. The first one to connect is the one that
attaches through the end of the Spring, as seen in
Photo 3. If you have any issues with getting the
spacers between the two plates just loosen the closest
¼ x 20 Bolts to allow easier insertion.

Photo 2 – Base Plate assembly

Push down gently on the Pivoting Arm while inserting

the second Rod Spacer. When you have the Rod
Spacers in place, tighten all the ¼ inch Bolts that are
holding the Grinder body together. At this point, the
Grinder should be upright and sturdy. The Base Plate
has predrilled holes available for mounting to your
work surface. Alternately, you can mount the Grinder
to a board and then clamp the board to the work
surface.

Photo 3 – Rod Spacer installation

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Photo 4 – Tracking Wheel Photo 5 – Tracking Wheel & Washer placement

Step three: Install the red Tracking Wheel using the included ½-13 x 23/4 inch Hex Bolt. Placement of the 5ea
- ½ Washers is crucial to proper tracking. 3 Washers go under the head of the Hex Bolt, as seen in Photo 4,
and 2 between the Tracking Wheel and the Grinder, as seen in Photo 5. Tighten the Bolt with a ¾ wrench.

Step four: Thread the Tapered Handle onto the left

side of the Pivoting Arm and lock it down with the
Acorn Nut using a 5/8 wrench. Photo 6 shows the
proper installation of this Handle.

Photo 6 – Tapered Handle

Step five: Thread the four star 5/8-16 Tracking Control

Knob (spring & washer) into the upper portion of the
Pivoting Arm, bottom hole, until you contact the hinged
Tracking Plate. Continue threading in until this Plate is
parallel with the sides of your Wilmont Grinder. See
Photo 7 – Tracking Control Knob Photo 7.

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Photo 8 – Parts of the Motor Support Photo 9 – Motor Support assembled

Step six: Assemble the Motor Support so that it resembles photo 9. The Legs adjust to the height needed by
your motor. Use the Nuts to prevent the Legs from moving once you have leveled the motor with the Grinder.
Attach the Motor Support to the bottom of the motor after the motor is attached to your Grinder.

You should now have an assembled Wilmont Grinder

and an assembled Motor Support bracket. The motor
selection varies depending on the type of grinding work
intended. Please consult a Licensed Electrician for
advice regarding the selection and installation of your
motor.

Photo 10 – Assembled Wilmont Grinder

Step seven: Attach your 56C Face Mount Motor (not

provided) to your Wilmont Grinder. We have found
that it is easier to place your motor on its backside
and turn the Grinder sideways while attaching the 4ea
- 3/8-16 x ¾ inch Hex Bolts with Washers as shown in
Photo 11.

Photo 11 – Attaching the motor to the Grinder

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Step eight: Attach the Motor Support as seen in the Photo 12. Sometimes it is necessary to shorten the
threaded rod on the adjustable Legs as they may interfere with the electronic box on the motor. If this is
needed, simply shorten the threaded rod with a hacksaw.

Photo 12 – Assembled Wilmont Grinder with a motor, Tooling Arm & Flat Platen installed.
This photo shows the Grinder mounted to a hinged platform that allows the entire unit to tilt 90 degrees.

The Locking Handles can be placed in any of the 6 holes determined by the placement of your accessories!

Maintenance and Service Notes

 After the first 30 minutes of use check all fasteners for tightness.
 Operation speeds are determined by the motor which you provide. Follow all instructions provided.

Limited Warranty
Wilmont Grinders, LLC warrants this product for a period of 90 days to the original purchaser from the date of
purchase. Wilmont Grinders, LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, and will
at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been assembled, operated, and maintained in
accordance with the Operator’s manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or
damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Please contact us at: www.wilmontgrinders.com for any
issues regarding this product.
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