Barranca Diamond SUPER CABMAKER-GP8 - Manual (Page 19)

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DIAMOND WHEEL/CARBIDE WHEEL REPLACEMENT
When worn-out, the diamond wheels and expandable drum can be removed and replaced. For all models,
first prepare the arbor shaft for removal from the body of the GP-8.
1. Unscrew and remove the locking knobs from the hood (Fig 24).
2. Rotate the hinged hood back completely (Fig 25).
3. Using an allen wrench, loosen set screws on the main arbor 1" to motor arbor 1/2" coupler (Fig 26).
4. Once coupler set screws are loosened, lift up arbor assembly and remove (Fig 27).
5. Loosen jam nut on left end of arbor shaft once convex or flat 8" disc is removed (left hand thread).
6. Slide off & remove aluminum flanges and spacers against rubber drum.
7. Use allen wrench to loosen and remove collars mounted to sealed bearings.
8. Slide off bearings, spacers and flanges on metal bond grinding wheels to remove and replace as needed.
Fig 24 - Remove the locking knobs Fig 25 - GP-8 Super Cabmaker with
hood rotated back
Fig 26 - Use an allen wrench to re-
move collars
Fig 27 - Arbor Assembly
SUPER CABMAKER GP8 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT