INSTALLATION, OPERATION &

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

612 & 618 HANDFEED

Manual Number 17799601

Rev. B

April 2002
 IMPORTANT
READ THIS FIRST!
Like most manufacturers, we go to • Not knowing how to properly operate the machine;
great lengths to make our products • Not following proper operating and safety procedures;
as safe as possible- but operators • Carelessness or inattention;
can still get hurt. • Trying to "take a short cut;"
In virtually every case, injury is the • Poor maintenance.
result of:

For your personal safety, and to get • Not knowing how to properly operate the machine;
the maximum efficiency out of this • Not following proper operating and safety procedures;
precision machine; read and follow • Carelessness or inattention;
operation instructions carefully. • Trying to "take a short cut;"
• Poor maintenance.
Standard Safety Precautions for • NEVER operate machine without safety glasses.
operating the HANDFEED Surface • NEVER operate machine without wheel guard in place.
Grinder:
• DO NOT wear tie, scarf, ID bracelet, neck chain or other object that could become entangled
in the machine or work piece.
• ALWAYS wait for wheel to stop before bringing your hands to table or work piece.
• MAKE CERTAIN work piece is SECURELY held in place.
• NEVER attempt to hand hold or hand feed a work piece.
• NEVER exceed machine's capacity.
• Use proper grade grinding wheels and keep them dressed.
• Stop the machine and correct any malfunction immediately (see Maintenance manual or
contact your supervisor).
• Inspect and maintain machine by schedule-not by chance.
• Keep hands and clothing away from table when operating.
• If you're not a qualified electrician, do NOT tamper with electrical connections or wiring.
Report any suspected electrical malfunction immediately.
• Lock table when not grinding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Although reasonable care has been exercised in the preparation of this HANDFEED Operator's Manual to make them complete and
accurate, they do not purport to cover all conceivable problems or applications pertaining to this machine.
CAUTION
The following VIOLATIONS will VOID your WARRANTY

USING anything other than Harig® Way Lube Oil™ (P/N 16211245)
ALTERATIONS to the following parts: CASTINGS, ELECTRICAL, LUBRICATION, COOLANT, and HYDRAULICS
INSTRUCTIONS ON GRINDING THE BOTTOM OF THE CHUCK

1 Place the chuck, top down, on a surface plate. The object of this is to determine if the center of the chuck is high. With an
indicator press at different areas to determine if the chuck rocks in the center you have determined the chuck is high III the
center you will need to shim one end, so the chuck will be stable and not rock while grinding. A chuck with a warped bottom
when installed and tightened, will permanently warp the table, this will affect the performance of the machine for life.
2 Block each end of the chuck to prevent from moving while being ground.
DO NOT HOLD IN PLACE BY ENERGIZING THE CHUCK, OR CLAMPING DOWN ON THE ENDS.
3 Using a general-purpose medium hardness 46 grit type-grinding wheel. WET GRIND using any ion-nitrate or inhibited-nitrate
coolant.
4 Depth of cut can vary depending what grit wheel and how much cross feed.
5 Table speed 20 to 40 surface feet.
6 When total surface is flat you are ready to turn over and grind the top surface
Refer to the owner’s manual for instructions (Grinding in Chucks). (See Fig. 16 for Chuck Torque)

If you have any questions regarding these procedures please contact your dealer.
 Harig Grinder Preventative Maintenance Check List
PREFORMED BY THE OPERATOR DAILY

Customers Name ___________________________________________________________________

Machine Type ____________________________________ S/N ____________________________

Check way lube level. Fill as needed.

Check ways for proper oiling. If more oil is needed turn oil adjustment control a 1/8 of a turn,
observe performance and increase if needed.
Clean machine with vacuum and /or treated dust cloth (Caution do not use air blast.)
Check lube lines for leaks.
Check table for smooth operation; make sure there is oil on ways.
Check operation of coolant pump. Clean tank, change coolant if needed.
Check spindle for noisy operation.
Make maintenance recommendations for any potential problems found.

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Checked by ________________________________________________ Date _____________________

 Harig Grinder Preventative Maintenance Check List
PREFORMED BY CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE PERSONAL

Customers Name ___________________________________________________________________

Machine Type ____________________________________ S/N ____________________________

Every 1000 hrs: Clean oil pump filter, clean reservoir and change oil.
Check lube lines for leaks.
Every 1000 hrs: Check hydraulic pump pressure, fluid level and filter. Clean filter if needed.
To add hydraulic oil use a good grade of (150 SUS) hydraulic oil.
Every 5000 hrs: replace hydraulic oil with a good grade. (150 SUS)
Every 6 months: check level of machine.
Check coolant pump. Clean tank, change coolant, when dirty.
Every 1000 hrs: check axis belts. (Autostep, CNC, Ez Surf)
Every 1000 hrs: Check axis motors for noise or excessive heat. (Automatics, Autosteps, CNC
and Ez Surf)
Make maintenance recommendations for any potential problems found.

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Checked by ________________________________________________ Date _____________________

INDEX

612 & 618

HANDFEED
SURFACE
Contents Page
GRINDER Nomenclature 2
Installation & Set Up 3-4
Operation 4-5
Power On 4
Longitudinal Feed 4
Cross Feed 4
Elevating Mechanism 4
Grinding Wheel Mounting 5
Grinding Magnetic Chucks 5
Maintenance 6
Cleaning 6
Lubrication 6
Troubleshooting 7-11
Ordering Replacement Parts 7
Chatter or Vibration Marks in Finish 7-8
Longitudinal Lines – Scratchy Finish 8
Inaccurate Grinding 9
Motor Does Not Run 9
Oil Dripping 9-11
Uneven Down Feeding Response 11
Improper Longitudinal Feed 11
Cross Feed Malfunction 11
Drawings – Part Numbers
Spindle On/Off Switch and Part List Fig. 18
Lubrication System Fig. 19
Spindle and Elevating Assembly Fig. 20
Elevating Screw and Hand wheel Assembly Fig. 21
Cross Feed Fig. 22
Longitudinal Feed Cable, Rack and Pinion Fig. 23

Harig Products
1875 Big Timber Rd.
Elgin, IL 60123-0538

Support & Parts

847-695-1000
NOMENCLATURE 2

ELEVATING SCREW GUARD SERIAL NUMBER

SIGHT GLASS

ELEVATING HANDWHEEL

LONGITUDINAL HANDWHEEL SPARK GUARD

PLATEN
SPINDLE POWER

CROSS FEEDING LOCKING

THUMB SCREW

CROSS FEED HANDWHEEL OIL PUMP COVER

OIL CUP

EMERGENCY STOP DRAIN HOLE

LUBE PUMP POWER

SPINDLE START

LINE POWER

FRONT VIEW
FIGURE 1 REAR VIEW
FIGURE 2

LIFTING BAR HOLE

LUBE PUMP POWER

CROSS FEED LOCKING
THUMB SCREW

SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 3
INSTALLATION 3
AND SETUP

Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6

Step 1. Do Not Remove Skid. 2.5 Screw 4 leveling legs Step 6. Assembly
Do not remove skid until the machine (located in “standard accessory box”) Use three round head screws
has been moved adjacent to its into the holes in the base cabinet to (furnished) to fasten Elevating screw
installation site project 5/8” below the bottom. Guard to Column Cap. (Figure 5)

Step 2. Lift Grinder from Skid and Step 3. Position Machine Step 7. Wet Coolant.
Position. Position machine where desire. No If wet coolant attachment has been
Before moving the elevating hand special pad, floor reinforcement or purchased with a 618, loosen the three-
wheel to remove the wood brace drip pans are required. ¼ turn coolant compartment screws
between the table and spindle housing, (fig. 6) and assemble as per instruction
remove the plastic temporary dust Step 4. Clean Machine. packed with the system. A wet coolant
cover from the top of the column and Remove grease from table hand system purchase with 612 is placed
slowly pour 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of way wheels and exterior surfaces with along side the machine.
oil (the gallon container in the clean rag. It is not necessary to
“standard accessory box” found on the disassemble anything, as all interior Step 8. Lubrication.
left rear corner of the machine skid) surfaces are factory prepared. Do not 8.1 Fill lube oil reservoir (cup
over the bevel gear. use solvents or abrasive that may at rear of machine). If needed, add
damage machine’s finish. way oil from the gallon furnished to
2.1 Place ¾” steel bar through bring level up to nearly full (Figure 7)
holes near bottom of grinder base (Fig. Step 5. Level Machine
3) 5.1 Crank table all the way to 8.2 Ways and feed screws are
the right and all the way toward the automatically lubricated.
2.2 Attach 1800 lb. Lifting column
strap to ends of bar and join near top 8.3 Spindle and motor
of column. Strap to top of column. Pad 5.2 Raise left front leveling bearings are permanently lubricated
machine adequately to prevent damage leg ¼” off the floor.
to finish (Figure 4) 8.4 If machine has a rack and
5.3 Place level on table platen pinion type longitudinal table travel,
2.3 Remove the four ½-13 and adjust the three remaining legs to this assembly was greased at the
head bolts holding the base cabinet to level the table in both direction. factory. Add a small amount of grease
the skid. Caution: do not lift by to the rack each month.
motor, spindle, table or saddle. 5.4 Lower left front leg to
floor and give it an additional 1/8 turn.
2.4 Lift slightly from skid.
Loosen locking thumbscrew. (A, Fig.
9, page 4) balance machine by turning
feed hand wheel. For safety, support
the machine on two 4ft. pieces of 4 X
4 while installing leveling legs.
SETUP 4
OPERATION
Power On
Table Feed

A
Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 9

Step 9. Electrical connections. Power On. It is a good practice to distribute oil

Caution: electrical connections or To turn the spindle motor on, pull out evenly over the entire length of the
Services. To preclude personal injury, the red E-Stop button located on the ways before using the grinder. Simply
or extensive Machine damage, an front of the cabinet, Turn spindle to turn on the spindle and run table back
authorized Harig distributor must Start. (Figure 1) and forth a few times. (Spindle switch
perform all electrical services. This also starts the lubricating activates oil pump)
Violation will void the warranty system oil pump. After 1 minute,
the oil level should rise to the Cross Feed.
9.1 Ground machine by midpoint of the sight glass on the Achieve manual cross feed by
connecting the green wire to a column cap of the machine. This loosening the cross feed travel-locking
satisfactory ground. Neither the thumbscrew (A, Figure 9) on the right
shows that the machine is ready for
building structure nor a hot water pipe side of the base under the table one
is a satisfactory ground. operation. turn, and operating the cross feed hand
wheel.
Caution: Do NOT ground the The 1.5 HP motor furnished as
machine to a gas pipe. If a standard with this machine has Elevating Mechanism.
satisfactory ground is not available, enough power to take as heavy a Raise or lower grinding head assembly
drive an 8-foot copper ground rod cut you will normally wish when by turning hand wheel (B, Figure 10)
into the ground and securely clamp cross feeding and grinding without on the right side of the top of the
the ground wire to it. coolant, it is relatively easy to column.
overload the motor. The switch
9.2 Compare rating label on incorporates overload protection. If To change zero setting, loosen two
the back of the spindle motor with knurled screws (A, Fig. 10) projecting
house current to make certain they
the overload switch trips, allow from face of wheel, slide calibrated
correspond. sufficient time for the overload to slip ring to desired position, and
cool, then press the start button to retighten screws.
9.3 Connect line cable wire to restart the motor.
house current system (A- Fig. 8) To engage “fine feed” (optional
9.4 Remove wheel. Stand in Longitudinal Feed equipment), tighten one large knurled
front of machine. Turn Spindle Motor Feed the table by operating the large screw. (A, Fig. 11) One revolution of
ON. It should rotate CLOCK-WISE. If hand wheel. If your grinder has a cable the “fine feed” knob changes elevating
not, switch any two of the three wire drive (rather than a rack and pinion screw setting by .001 inches. To
connections. drive) you can readjust the position of disengage “fine feed”, loosen knurled
the handle on the wheel by cranking screw ½ turn
the table to the end of its travel and
continuing to turn the wheel (slipping
the cable) to the desired position.
OPERATION 5
Grinding Wheel Mounting
Grinding Magnetic Chucks

A A

Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12

Grinding Wheel Mounting. Grinding Magnetic Chucks. The 9A-46-H8-V52 wheel furnished
with the machine works well if used
The grinding wheel furnished with A magnetic chuck with an untrue with a mist or wet coolant and can be
your machine was chosen to satisfy bottom can distort a surface grinder used dry if care is used to prevent heat
average shop work requirements. Use table to which it is clamped. For this buildup. If difficulty is experienced,
only balanced wheels to ensure getting reason, the bottom should be wiped use a still softer and more open wheel
the maximum quality this precision dry, placed on a surface plate and such as a 32A46-G12VEP.
machine is capable of producing. checked for bow. If the chuck rocks or
When specific problems regarding pivots rather than having an even drag, 2. Dress wheel rather coarsely with a
wheels selection are encountered, place it face down on the platen and sharp diamond. Cross feed the
contact a grinding wheel manufacturer grind the bottom flat. (Block in, do not diamond at a fairly rapid rate and do
or its local representative for clamp down) If a surface plate is not not pass under wheel unless down feed
recommendations. available, use the grinder’s platen. at least .0005 inches. Tighten screws
holding chuck to table with minimum
The spanner wrenches (furnished) fit Caution: Never grind the platen, as this force needed to keep chuck in place.
the wheel-nut, which holds the can impair accuracy. Over tightening may cause warping.
grinding wheel on the adaptor, and the (See Fig 16)
two holes in the back of the adaptor. Grinding the chuck surface requires
Unless a right-hand thread has been special technique and great care. The 3. Chuck must be in “on” position
specifically ordered, the wheel nut has “lead” filling between the magnetic while being ground
a left-hand thread (letters LH stamped poles tends to load the wheel and will
on face of nut) so that the wheel will cause the unsupported areas of the 4. Set depth of each cut to .0002”
tend to tighten under starting torque. chuck over the magnet to move with
When changing wheel, be sure adaptor any temperature difference created by 5. Take a cross feed cut of at least .060
is retightened. If left loose, wheel may grinding. Follow these instructions inch for each pass.
shift and cause chatter marks. carefully:
6. Dress wheel after each cut across
The socket on one spanner wrench fits 1. Use a relatively coarse grit wheel of chuck to remove any “lead”
the nut holding the adaptor on the medium grade and open structure with
spindle. To remove adaptor, unscrew a vitrified bond. 7. A loaded wheel, whether caused by
nut completely (left-hand thread) and heavy cuts, improper dressing or the
screw in the “puller” (furnished) until wrong type of wheel, can create heat
the center screw hits the spindle end. building sufficient to warp center of
Tighten center screw until adaptor is chuck up into the wheel and seriously
free. (Fig. 12) affect grinder accuracy.
 MAINTENANCE 6
Cleaning
Lubrication

Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15

PROPER TORQUE FOR CHUCK MOUNTING

Cleaning. EVERY 100 HOURS OF
OPERATION:
This machine requires only surface
MAXIMUM TABLE WEIGHT WITH MAGNETIC CHUCK cleaning. All internal parts are cleaned Check the large oil cup in the rear of
automatically by the built-in system the machine. If less than half full, add
1- 612 Steel Turkite or Plain Way: 160 Lbs
2- 618 Steel Turcite or Plain Way: 200 Lbs mentioned above. When cleaning the enough Harig Way Oil (No. 16211245,
external surfaces: furnished with machine)
Left, 15 to 20 ft.lbs Right, 10 to 15 Ft.lbs To bring level nearly full (Figure 7)
1. Center table to prevent dirt and grit
from being brushed onto ways. EVERY 1000 HOURS OF
OPERATION:
2. Never use an air blast to clean
machine. Use a vacuum and/or treated Clean the oil pump filter. Unscrew
dusting cloth. Remove dirt-don’t just dust guard retaining screw and remove
move it. guard. (Fig.13) Remove pump from
sump. With pump upside down
3. Make certain that exhaust from remove the retaining clip (Fig. 15)
vacuum or dust collector is not from filter cup (be careful not to
directed toward grinder and puncture screen) and remove screen.
particularly not at underside of table. Clean pump, screen and sump, and
reassemble and refill with new way
4. If solvents must be used to clean oil.
MAGNETIC CHUCK surfaces, use caution not to drip on
Figure 16
ways. Do not use a lacquer base or In addition to the above instructions,
other solvent, which may damage check the oil run off bottle. The bottle
machine’s baked enamel finish. is located inside the front storage
compartment.
MAINTENANCE. Note: we recommend centering the
table when machine is not in use to Disconnect the hose, empty the waste
This precision surface grinder is provide a dust cover for the table oil, reconnect the hose, and return the
equipped with an automatic “Flo- ways. empty bottle to its original position.
Clean” oil system. Unlike other
grinder, this completely separate Lubrication. Note: disposal procedure for all waste
system circulates, filters and re- oil must be in accordance with local,
circulates the cleaned lubricating oil. Since the motor and drive are state and federal regulations
All moving mechanical and wear permanently lubricated and sealed, the
surfaces are automatically and only lubrication maintenance required Caution
continuously flushed with filtered oil are the following periodic checks: Using anything other than Harig oil
whenever the spindle is running. will void the Warranty
Harig oil part number 16211245
TROUBLESHOOTING 7
Adjustments
Chatter

Figure 17

TROUBLESHOOTING 1.CHATTER OR VIBRATION If a Harig Accu-Dresser is used to

MARKS IN FINISH. dress an unbalanced wheel, chatter in
Adjustments. the finish will result because the wheel
Your Harig® surface grinder has been A. Wheel loose on sleeve. Put is dressed round and will “hammer” by
designed and manufactured to give a additional tension on wheel adaptor the amount of vibration. A balanced
long life of accurate finish surface nut. Even if nut is not loose, motor wheel will give you more pieces
grinding. It has been thoroughly starting torque may be causing wheel between dresses because of the
checked during manufacturing and to shift slightly. Redress after adding elimination of this “hammering”.
final assembly, has been run in, and tension to wheel nut.
has been given a performance test. A
final inspection report showing the B. Wheel out-of-balance. C. Wheel not dressed on sides.
actual deviations found in six of the All grinding wheels are out-of-
many checks performed on this balance. It is only a question of how If the wheel has not been dressed on
machine is included with this manual. much. (One can verify this by holding the sides, chatter or vibration pattern
the projecting part of the spindle can result because of the side-to-side
The following section is set to assist housing while the grinder is running movement of the edge of the wheel,
you in getting maximum performance with the wheel, wheel nut and washer and because of the surfaces of a wheel
from the machine. Each trouble or removed, and by comparing the next to the mold are harder than the
malfunction is listed, followed by vibration with the wheel mounted in rest of the wheel.
possible causes, together with place) Balance the wheel with a Harig
suggested adjustments or changes you Wheel Balancer (No. 17794350) or D. Wheel in need of dressing.
can make. comparable unit.
If the wheel appears after the wheel
Caution:
If the wheel has been balanced, has been used for a time, it is probably
Electrical tests or services should be
made by qualified electrician to dressing the wheel at the grind point due to the fact that most grinding
preclude personal injury or extensive can minimize the chatter and taking a wheels vary in hardness around the
machine damage. (An authorized Harig finishing cut that puts the same drag periphery. Since this chatter
distributor must perform all electrical on the wheel as the dressing operation. appearance is usually only a few
service). The wheel is dressed out-of-round to millionths of an inch high, weigh the
Violation will void the Warranty. compensate the amount of vibration. If economics of more frequent wheel
a heavier cut is taken, however, the dressing against the slight loss of
Ordering Replacement Parts. chatter will occur because of the appearance.
When repair part are ordered, be sure “hammering” of the out-of-round
to include the serial number of the wheel at a different vibration rate.
machine as well as the part number
shown in the following drawings. The
machine serial number is stamped into
the column cap casting next to the
elevating hand wheel.
Service or parts, call 847-695-1000
TROUBLESHOOTING 8
Chatter
Longitudinal Lines
Inaccurate Grinding

E. Loss of preload. The type of converter that stays 3. INACCURATE GRINDING.

connected and is rated to run the
Occasionally, due to a phenomenon spindle motor, will give a better finish A. Magnetic chuck clamped too
called fretting corrosion (usually than a single-phase motor. tightly or too loosely
caused by out-of-balance wheels), the A chuck or fixture clamped too tightly
rear bearing outer race will freeze in I. Ball bearing failure. may warp the table, causing it to rock
the spindle sleeve and the wave in the saddle ways rather than tracking
springs no longer hold the spindle The super precision bearing, used in smoothly. If chuck is not clamped
shaft tightly back against the front the Harig spindle, is sized to give an tight enough, it could shift position
bearings. To check for loss of preload, average life of many years of service. and lift up and over dirt. Tighten one
place an indicator against the spindle If a failure of either the spindle or of the clamps firmly to hold the chuck
nose as shown in Figure 17. Push motor bearing does occur, a chatter in position when the table reverses.
against wheel guard with thumbs, will appear on the work being ground, Then tighten the other clamp only
pulling wheel forward while watching and a noise will be heard when the enough to keep the chuck down on the
indicator. When release, needle should spindle is running. (Wheel, wheel nut table. (Fig, 16)
instantly return to original position. If and washer should be removed to
the needle returns to original position make certain an unbalanced wheel is B. Wheel glazed; not cutting freely.
only by rotating wheel by hand, return not causing the noise.) Redress wheel, or replace wheel with a
spindle to factory for repair. Be sure to softer grade.
state that there was loss of preload on J. Unbalanced electric supply.
this test. If the three-phase current supplied to C. Machine out-of-level
the machine is not reasonably uniform, Be sure that cabinet was leveled
F. Grade of wheel too hard. a poor finish will result. according to installation instructions.
Loading up or glazing of the wheel, Thickness of the four vibration
particularly if grinding without coolant 2. LONGITUDINAL LINES – isolation pads that support grinder on
can cause chatter. Replace wheel with SCRATCHY FINISH the base cabinet has been adjusted to
one of a softer grade. support the grinder base so that the V-
A. Wheel too soft for material being
ways are exactly parallel with the
ground.
G. Taper of adaptor sleeve in error. plane of the flat ways. If grinder base
The grains in too soft wheel will pull
If the taper in the wheel adaptor sleeve is located on anything other than its
out before they have really dulled. The
is not the same as that on the spindle own base cabinet and vibration
dressed surface will be lost too quickly
nose, or if a piece of dirt or grit has isolation pads, check base ways for
and the few remaining pointing grain
been assembled on the taper, chatter twist by laying a small surface plate on
will give a scratchy appearance.
can appear on the work. To check the two 1.000 inch rolls in the V-ways and
Replace with a harder wheel.
adaptor sleeve, put a thin film of two .582 inch parallels on the flat
Prussian blue inside the sleeve and ways of the base. If the two rolls are
B. Wheel dressed too finely, or
press it on the spindle. The spindle placed at the ends of the V-ways and
wheel too hard.
taper should show contact all around one of the parallel put in the center of
If wheel if not cutting freely,
the circumference on two separate the flat way, the height of the pad
longitudinal lines in the finish,
rings. should be adjusted until you get the
sometimes discolored or burnt, will
same “feel” at either end of the way
result. Replace with a softer grade
H. Use of phase converter. with the other parallel.
wheel or pass a diamond across the
wheel at a faster speed when dressing.
Phase converter used to run a three- D. Magnetic chuck in need of
Do not dress the wheel without a down
phase motor on a single-phase supply dressing.
feed before each pass.
will also affect finish and motor sound See “grinding magnetic chuck” in the
because of the unbalance current a C. “Hard-Shell” sides on wheel. operating instructions in this manual
converter delivers. The type of Break the corners of the grinding on Page 5.
converter that switches out of the wheel with an abrasive stick.
circuit after starting the motor will
cause a poorer finish than a single- D. Grinding swarf in coolant.
phase motor. Clean out coolant tank.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
Inaccurate Grinding
Motor Do Not Run, Oil Dripping
Uneven Down Feeding Response

E. Grinding wheel shifted on I. Long spark out time. the operator normally wishes if table is
adaptor. If the grinder does not “ spark out” cross feeding and coolant is not being
If the wheel is not tight enough on the after a reasonable number of passes, used. If coolant is used when cross
adaptor, it can shift when grinder is make sure that Harig way oil is being feeding, or if plunge grinding is being
turned on and off, or when a heavy cut used. The pressure oiling system done, it is easy to take a cut that will
is taken. This could cause grinder to floods the ways with so much oil that a require more than 1.5 HP. Under these
cut an additional few thousandths, as higher viscosity lubricant can lift the conditions, check the current
well as giving a chatter appearance on table a few tenths when light cuts are consumption of the spindle motor to
the surface. taken. make certain it is not drawing more
than the full load motor current.
F. Down feed inaccurate. 4. MOTORS DO NOT RUN.
See section “uneven Down Feeding C. Motor burnt out.
Response” on Page 9 A. Fuse blown out. All motor used on your grinder have a
If spindle motor will not run, or is design life of many years. A burnt out
G. Side grinding not square. running at a slow speed, one or more motor will usually draw an excess of
If cartridge spindle has been replaced fuse may be blown. Check lines current and trip the motor overloads,
in the machine, it may be necessary to leading to the machine to make sure blow fuses, or overheat in one spot. It
realign the spindle in its housing by plant circuit fuses are not blown. may, however, overheat an internal
adjusting tension on the five set screws Caution: Qualified personnel should connection and cause a wire to break
that hold it in place. (The 5/16” make all checks of the electrical loose. Checking motor circuit with an
diameter by 5/16” long set screws system. ohmmeter should locate any internal
shown in (Fig. 20) To check breaks. An ammeter check on motor
squareness of the spindle to the On rare occasion a fuse will blow current on each of the three legs of a
longitudinal travel, an angle plate can under normal machine usage. If a fuse three phases motor will show a shorted
be indicated parallel to the table travel bows repeatedly, however, the cause out section of winding by drawing
as shown in (Fig. 5) of our Final must be found and corrected. more that the rated full load current.
Inspection Report, and an indicator Note: A stalled motor can blow a fuse. (Fig. 18)
fastened to the nose of the table can be Wiring to the motor should be
swung as shown. If indicator has a inspected to make sure there are no Caution:
higher reading for the right hand loose connections. Check particularly Electrical testing or services may
position shown in (Fig. 5), slightly in the connection box to the motor that preclude personal injury or
tighten the right front and left rear insulation has not been worn through extensive machine damage. An
setscrews on top of the spindle causing grounding out to the machine authorized Harig distributor must
housing to shift the spindle slightly. frame. perform all electrical service
The angle plate can also be used to B. Overload relay tripped. Violation will void the Warranty
check the spindle axis parallelism to The spindle may stop because its
work the table as shown in (Fig. 3) of overload relay is tripped. To restart the The maximum temperature at which a
the Final Inspection Report. Varying spindle, allow sufficient time for the motor can be safely operated depends
the tension applied by the bottom set overload to cool, then press the start on the class of insulation of its
screw, against the tension of the top button. If a special electric option has windings. A motor stamped class A
set screws, can change this indicator been chosen, either a spindle overload can reach a temperature of 203°F and
reading slightly. or a lube pump overload may cause the still be within the manufacturer’s
spindle to stop. To reset, press the specifications.
H. Work piece not parallel. reset button on the appropriate relay,
If machine does not grind parallel unless they are set for automatic reset.
front-to-back, be sure cross feed lock If the spindle motor overload is
screw (A, Fig. 9) is loosened enough tripping regularly, chances are that too
so the pressure pin is not rubbing on heavy a cut is being taken with the
the carriage's locking strap. grinding wheel, or that the wheel is
loading up and putting extra strain on
the motor. A 1.5 HP motor will have
enough power to take as heavy a cut as
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
Uneven Down Feeding Response

5. OIL DRIPPING. C. Spindle housing assembly of the machine. Take out the six
sticking in column ways. Phillips head screws holding the back
A. Machine not level. The exceptional rigidity of the Harig dust guard retainer in place and
Oil dripping from underside of the grinder is obtained by an extremely remove the dust slides and retainer.
table ways can be caused by machine close fit on the column ways. Since Crank the saddle away from the
improperly leveled. Recheck leveling there is only a few tenths clearance column and remove the six Phillips
and follow installation instructions if between the spindle housing and head screws holding the front dust
machine is not leveled. column, any dirt or grit, or every small slides. Now alternately crank the
warping of the back plate, could cause spindle housing to the top and then to
B. Restricting valve opened too spindle housing to “hang up” in the the bottom of the travel, wipe off the
wide. Check setting of restricting ways. ways with a clean cloth and inspect.
valve (17778007 in Fig, 19). Remove Clean any dirt or grit. Check to see is a
dust guard (Part No. 16211072) by Check for this condition by mounting piece of grit has scored the ways. If so
loosening the two screws and sliding an indicator in the wheel guard or they should be dresses with a fine
guard up so screw heads will pass spindle housing to touch a block on the stone to remove any ridges.
through the key hole slot in the guard. grinder table. Turn down feed hand
Reset valve by closing it down wheel and note response on the If the column way surfaces are clean
completely and then reopening ½ turn. indicator. The 100 lb. combined and smooth and the spindle assembly
If dripping from ways continues, close weight of the motor. Spindle and is still sticking, either the spindle slide
valve back to the point where it is housing, and guard assembly should back plate has warped or the column
opened approximately 1/4 of a turn. keep the bevel gear carrying the uprights have moved closer together
elevating screw firmly seated in the by a few tenths. If the spindle is tight
6. UNEVEN DOWN FEEDING thrust ball bearing in the column cap. in only a small area, scrape the back
RESPONSE. (See Fig. 21) The only slack that ways of the column to remove the high
should being seen as column is raised spot. Applying a thin layer of red lead
A. Wheel too loose. and lowered with the hand wheel to the ways and running the housing
If grinder has been stopped and should be the small amount between assembly up and down can find the
restarted, with the wheel insufficiently the bevel gear and pinion on the hand high areas of the way.
tight, the wheel may have shifted wheel shaft. If the response between
slightly when the motor was restarted, hand wheel readings and the indicator If the assembly is tight over the entire
cutting an additional amount because show a slack of several thousandths column, remove back plate from the
of being off center. Retighten grinding rather than the normal half thousandths spindle housing by taking out the six
wheel. slack between the pinion and the bevel 5/16 screws holding it in place. Crank
gear, the spindle housing assembly is the spindle assembly to the bottom
B. No oil on column ways. probably “hanging up” in the column position and push the housing just far
Check oil level in sight glass at the top ways until the bevel gear is backed up enough away from the column to
of the column shortly after motor is to the pinion and forces the elevating inspect the 45° ways. If there is no
turned on. If oil does not appear, make screw down. evidence of scoring or a piece of grit
sure that oil cup on the back of lodged in the casting, grind .0003” off
machine base is nearly filled. Add oil To inspect column ways, first remove the two surfaces of the back plate that
if necessary. If oil is at the proper the grinding wheel from the spindle. ride on the back column ways.
level, see that is clean. (See Then remove the wheel guard by Accurately check the step between the
Lubrication under Maintenance.) loosening its clamping screw and way surfaces of the back plate and the
Check that oil line are intact and on sliding it off the end of the spindle. center part that is screwed to the
their proper fittings as shown in (Fig. Loosen the five 5/16 set screws spindle housing before grinding the
19). holding the spindle cartridge in the way surface, so the entire back plate
housing approximately 1/8”. The can be reground if found to be warped.
spindle cartridge and motor assembly Reassemble the back plate to the
can now be removed from the back spindle housing. If still too tight,
remove an additional .0003” from the
way surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING 11
Uneven Down Feeding Response
Improper Longitudinal Feed
Cross Feed Malfunction

If the 45° way of the spindle housing E. Spindle assembly creeps down. B. 612 Cable broken or worn.
is scored, remove housing from the Because of the exceptionally smooth To replace cable, run table to the right
column as follows: action of the down feed mechanism, it and loosen the nut on the back of the
- Mark elevating screw (Fig. 20) at the would be possible for the spindle hook until the cable loop can be
point where it enters the spindle assembly to creep down or “unwind” slipped off. Remove the loop from the
housing so that it can be turned to the itself if a frictional drag were not used. post under the left end of the table.
same point when the grinder is This creep is most likely to occur is a Slip the two coils of cable off the roll
reassembled. vibration caused by an off balance of the hand wheel shaft and pull the
- Loosen the 1/4-20 X 1” screw that wheel is occurring. The wave spring cable out.
holds the elevating screw in place. (see No. 17748702 adds a drag to the To install new cable, pass soft wire
Fig. 20) system by pressing the nylon washer through the cable space from the right
- Unscrew elevating screw from the No. 16213102 against the moving side of the machine. Bend over a loop
housing and run it up to clear by thrust bearing inner race and the or hook to attach the wire to a loop of
holding screw with one hand and second washer No. 16213128 against the new cable and pull it back through
turning elevating hand wheel with the the stationary top column bridge. (See the space. Form two coils in the cable
other. Fig. 20) and slip them over the cable roll. Put
- Spindle housing can then be removed the loop over the post on the left and
from the column and any score marks If extra drag is wanted for an out of the draw the cable loop onto the hook.
stoned off smooth. ordinary problem where the wheel Tighten the nut to put tension on the
balance cannot be corrected, order a cable. Run the table back and forth and
D. Spindle housing too loose. ‘C’ spring No. 16213088 and install by observe the cable on the roll. If it runs
If error in down feed response is less removing the three screws that hold partly off the back end when the table
than .001”, the spindle housing the elevating screw. Guard in place is run to the left, grasp hook with a
assembly may be too loose in the and lifting the guard off. Drop the large adjustable wrench and turn the
column ways. Remove motor spindle open end of the C spring under the hook post to angle hook forward
assembly and dust guards as outlined bevel gear. Push the back end of the C enough to make cable track properly.
in previous paragraph. Determine spring down with a screwdriver until C. 618 Cable broken or worn.
amount of looseness by placing an the spring is horizontal, and move the To replace cable, remove the Table
indicator on grinder table to read spring side ways to snap across the Safety Stop 16813012 (Fig. 22).
against the part of the spindle high point of the gear and fit in the Remove cable long feed eyebolt
projecting to the front of the grinder. angular space between the bearing race 16213053 (Fig. 23). Slip cable off
With the column way wiped clean of and the bevel gear. cable post 16213039. Move table to
oil, alternately twist the spindle extreme right and lift off table. Put
housing from one side to the other. 7. IMPROPER LONGITUDINAL table on a bench with top down.
The difference of the indicator reading FEED Remove old cable. (Note directions of
when the twisting pressure is released wind of the two loops of cable over
should be less than a half a thousandth. A. Improper longitudinal feed (cable cable roll 16213037. If cable is out of
Make this check at both the top and drive machine only). If table does not place, see middle view of Fig. 23 for
bottom positions of the spindle move when hand wheel is turned. proper direction for assembly) Tape
housing, as well as in the middle, and Tighten cable. Loosen cable hook an end of the new cable to the left
use the lowest reading. Remove the locknut (See Fig. 23) and tighten the underside of the carriage, near the
back plate from the spindle housing. adjusting nut to pull the cable tighter. front way. Bring the cable to the top of
Then remove ¾ of the difference Do not over-tighten, as this may cause the cable roll and wind two clockwise
between the at-rest indicator readings cable to break prematurely, or wear a turns onto the roll. Lead the cable on
from the center area of the back plate flat surface into the nylon cable to the right and tape the end to the
that is clamped against the spindle covering. Tighten only enough to pull right underside of the carriage. Clean
housing. For example, if .0012” slack the table without slip. off the entire underside of the table so
is found, remove .0009” from the no grit will fall on the carriage, and
center area of the place. place the table in position on the right
side of the carriage.
TROUBLESHOOTING 12
Improper Longitudinal Feed
Cross Feed Malfunction

Remove the tape from the left end of

the cable, and taking care to keep
moderate tension on the cable (so it
will not slip off the end of the cable
roll), slip the cable over the cable post
16213039. Move the table to the left
only enough to maintain tension on the
cable. Remove tape from the right end
of the cable, hook it over the long feed
eyebolt, slip eyebolt through inner
cable post 16213038 and tighten 1/4 -
20 nut to get moderate tension on the
cable. (Light tension must be
maintained on cable during the above
so the cable does not slip off the end of
cable roll.) Grasp cable under the left
side of the table and pull to the front of
the machine while cranking table back
and forth until cable tracks evenly on
the cable roll when observed from
under left side of the table. (It may be
necessary to readjust tension) Put no
more tension on cable than is
necessary, since this will cause a flat
or wear on cable and can pull the table
into a bow and cause inaccurate
grinding. It should be possible to
reposition the hand wheel by running
the table to an end stop and slip it to
the new position with very little extra
force. Tighten the locknut on the
eyebolt, and replace the table safety
hook.

8.CROSSFEED
MALFUNCTION

A. Hand feed wheel turns hard.

Be sure the cross feed lock
thumbscrew has been loosened. (Right
side of the base just under the saddle,
(A Fig. 9)
SPINDLE ON/OFF SWITCH
PART LIST

Figure 18
LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Figure 19
SPINDLE AND ELEVATING
ASSEMBLY

Figure 20
ELEVATING SCREW AND
HAND WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Figure 21
CROSS FEED ASSEMBLY

Figure 22
LONGITUDINAL FEED CABLE,
RACK AND PINION

Figure 23
 HANDFEED WITH LOW VOLTAGE (24V) START SYSTEM
BEGINNING DEC 1,1997

FRONT VIEW OF PANEL PART NUMBERS

612-618 HANDFEEDS
17742121 FUSE HOLDER FOR FU1-FU2
SPINDLE EMERGENCY 17747179 E-STOP SWITCH ASSY
SW1 STOP 17747180 SPINDLE SWITCH ASSY (SW1)
LIGHTED
17746881 TRANSFORMER (T1) LOW
VOLTAGE
17746838 SECONDARY FUSE KIT FOR FU3
17747911 FUSE FOR FU3 (FLM-3AMP)
17747177 CONTACTOR (M1)

BACKVIEW OF PANEL 612-618 HANDFEEDS

M1
FU1 FU2 T1
SW1 E-STOP

OL1

FU3

FUSE AND OVERLOAD CHART

208VOLT 230VOLT 460VOLT

FOR 1-1/2 HP SPINDLE FOR 1-1/2 HP SPINDLE FOR 1-1/2 HP SPINDLE

FUI-FU2 .3A 17742137 FU1-FU2 .3A 17742137 FU1-FU2 .15A 17742124

OL1 4.6A 17747182 OL1 3.6A 17747178 OL1 1.8A 17747183

FOR 2-1/2 HP SPINDLE FOR 2-1/2 HP SPINDLE FOR 2-1/2HP SPINDLE

FU1-FU2 .3A 17742137 FU1-FU2 .3A 17742137 FU1-FU2 .15A 17742124

OL1 6.1A 17747184 OL1 6.1A 17747184 OL1 3.4A 17747178

LUBE PUMPS
DEC,1997 TO MARCH,2000 MARCH, 2000 AND ON

115VOLT 16211506 24VOLT 16211500

208VOLT 16211507 ON ALL MACHINES

230VOLT 16211507
 HANDFEED FRONT PANELS FROM 1966 TO 1997 REFERENCE BY YEAR

HANDFEED 1966 TO 1981 BASE MOUNTED ON –OFF SWITCH WITH MARCH PUMP

MARCH PUMP# CURRENT PART#

ORIGINAL PART # 17747701 17746506 115V 16211506
230 OR 460 VOLT 17746507 230V 16211507
CURRENT PART # 17747829 17746508 208V 16211507
START
AVAIABLE IN 230V ONLY
460V REQUIRES EXTERNAL STOP
MOUNTED SWITCH

HANDFEED 1982 TO DEC 1,1997 CABINET MOUNTED FULL VOLTAGE SWITCHES

EMERGENCY
STOP

START

LUBE PUMPS ON –OFF SWITCHES

ORIGINAL # DESCRIPTION
FROM 1982 TO MARCH 1989 17747130 1HP AT 208-230V / 1-1/2 HP 230V ONLY
MARCH PUMP# CURRENT PART# 17747131 208-230V FOR MACHINES WITH BUILT
17746506 –115VOLT 16211506 -115V IN DUST COLLECTOR
17746507 –230VOLT 16211507 –208/230V 17747132 1HP 460V
17756508 –208VOLT 16211507 –208/230V 17747133 1HP 380-420V 50CYCLE
17747134 1-1/2&2-1/2HP 208VONLY
FROM MARCH 1989 TO NOV 1997 17747135 2-1/2HP 460V
INTERLUBE PUMP# CURRENT PART# 17747136 2-1/2HP 230V
16213506 –115VOLT 16211506- 115V 17747138 460V FOR MACHINES WITH BUILT IN
16213507 208/230VOLT 16211507-208/230V DUST COLLECTOR
17747146 1-1/2HP 460V

CROSS REFERENCE TO NEW PART NUMBERS

ORIGINAL # NEW NUMBER
17747130 17742500
17747131 17742501
17747132 17742502
17747133 SPEC ORDER
17747134 17742503
17747135 17742504
17747136 17742505
17747138 17742506
17747146 17742513

CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPECIAL VOLTAGES OR

SPINDLES WITH OTHER HP RATIGS