CHICAGO ELECTRIC CIRCULAR SAW BLADE SHARPENER

QUICK REFERENCE OPERATOR CARD

1. Pre-Start Checklist & Calibration

  • Angle Indexing: Set swivel base scale to match target blade tooth bevel angle.
  • Stop Pawl: Adjust tooth indexing stop pawl so each tooth contacts grinding wheel uniformly.
  • Wheel Inspection: Verify abrasive grinding wheel is undamaged and securely mounted.

2. Safety Precautions

  • Eye & Face Protection: Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses and face shield during grinding.
  • Fire Hazard: Clear flammable sawdust away from spark stream.
  • Light Passes: Take light passes to avoid burning carbide blade tips.

3. Basic Operating Procedure

  1. Mount blade onto centering arbor and lock positioning arm.
  2. Set tooth pitch angle on protractor gauge.
  3. Power on grinding motor.
  4. Advance tooth face against wheel, retract, index to next tooth, and repeat.