Magna-Matic MAG-8200M Series User manual
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For all MAG-8200 Series Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners
Unpack the machine and check components:
Box Contents: Sharpener, Grit Guard, Spanner Wrench, and Arbor Wrench
The MAG-8200M models additionally has a 3/16” hex wrench, 1/2”wheel, 1/2”spacer,
rounded worktable insert and at table insert.
Assemble the grit guard.
1. Use ten self-tapping screws.
2. Assemble the grit guard sides to the top of the grit guard.
3. The grit guard sides are identical and the holes will only line up in one orientation. (top
vs bottom)
4. Then attach the bottom of the grit guard.
Assemble the grit guard to the MAG-8200
5. Remove the front cover (black cover with model decal on it) to expose the grinding
wheel as shown in images, see page 2 how to remove grinding wheel.
6. Use two self tapping screws to connect the bottom of the grit guard to the black base of
the sharpener. The bottom of the grit guard is under the base of the sharpener, the put
the screws in from under the machine, see image to right.
7. Use two button head screws with nylon nuts to connect the top of the grit guard to the
red body.
8. Connect the crank handle to the end of the threaded adjustment rod with the set screw
in the crank handle base.
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MOUNTING AND CHANGING GRINDING WHEELS
1. Be sure the MAG-8200 power cord is unplugged.
2. Use the two catch clamps to remove the front cover.
3. Locate your spanner wrench and arbor wrench (both supplied
by Magna-Matic.)
4. The arbor wrench ts into a square notch in the arbor behind
the grinding wheel
5. The spanner wrench ts into the two holes in the arbor nut.
6. NOTE: ARBOR HAS LEFT-HANDED THREADS.
Always inspect grinding wheels for possible damage - never
mount a cracked grinding wheel.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN ARBOR NUT - ONLY LIGHT
PRESSURE TO TIGHTEN.
The motor will tighten the arbor nut every time the sharpener is
turned on.
For optimum performance use only grinding wheels specied
by Magna-Matic. All NORTON® brand grinding wheels sold by
Magna-Matic are speed tested for 5500 RPM
NOTE: ARBOR HAS LEFT-HANDED THREADS.
MAG-8200 OEM 1” WHEEL = 9000-35
MAG-8200M OEM 1/2” WHEEL - 8000-30
ALL MAG-8200
CAN USE 1” WIDE
GRINDING WHEELS
ONLY MAG-8200M
CAN USE 1/2” WIDE
GRINDING WHEELS
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SHARPENING A CONVENTIONAL LAWN MOWER BLADE
Be sure to wear protective clothing while handling and sharpening lawn mower blades. Wear
safety glasses and protective gloves. Always de-burr the underside of the blade, prior to
sharpening the blade.
BLADE & SHARPENER PREPARATION
1. Clean the blade to its base material, using the MAG-12008 blade cleaner, or alternate
cleaning process. Inspect the blade for fractures. (never weld mower blades)
2. Check the straightness with the gauge rod of the MAG-1000 blade balancer
(never straighten bent blades)
3. Obtain a balance reading from the MAG-1000 to indicate the light end of the lawn mower
blade. Once the light end is sharpened, that end is complete. The heavy end is used
to remove material for balance. See MAG-1000 instructions for more details on blade
balancing. (never weld mower blades)
4. Adjust the cutting edge angle to 30 degrees.
CONVENTIONAL BLADE SHARPENING
1. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON position
2. Place the conventional blade on the worktable, you should push and pull the blade
across the grinding wheel. Notice approach the grinding wheel as shown below. Stay
perpindicular to the
rotation of the wheel.
3. Keep firm downward
pressure on the top
of the blade so that
contact is maintained
with the worktable. This
is important because
the angle is referenced
off the worktable and
underside of the blade.
4. The force into the
grinding wheel should
be substantial resulting
in a continuous stream
of sparks and a deep
smooth grinding sound.
5. The grinding process
should be continuous
without interruption until
finished.
ADJUSTING THE EDGE ANGLE
30 Degree Reference Point - When the grinding wheel is lowered to the worktable (almost cutting
the work table corner) you will produce a 30 degree angle on the lawn mower blade. As the grinding
wheel wears and reduces in diameter, continue to lower the grinding wheel to almost touch the work-
table (1/32” space) to maintain a consistent 30 degree edge angle on a blade. As the wheel wears
into an angled shape it will lower deeper into the worktable. Regardless if the grinding wheel is new
or almost used up - you will always want to be as close as the wheel can get to the plastic worktable
(without grinding the plastic) to maintain 30 degrees. If you grind into the plastic worktable you have
now changed this angle reference point.
If you have worn out - or accidently ground the plastic worktable - please note there are two pieces
to the worktable. There is an onboard replacement under the top surface. Simply take the four bolts
out and swap the two surfaces. Two worktables must always be installed to keep the 30 degree angle
reference point.
The edge angle can be varied plus or minus the 30 degree reference point via the
adjusting crank.
Raising the grinding wheel will result in a lesser than 30 degree angle
(a more shallow angle.)
Lowering the grinding wheel into the work table (grinding into the work table) will result in a greater
than 30 degree angle (a steeper angle.) Note: you will be creating a new angle reference point. To
make this steeper angle reference point you will grind into the plastic worktable.
ANGLE DETERMINATION
(when sharpener is set to 30 degrees)
If the grinding wheel only grinds the TRAILING EDGE the angle is greater than 30 degrees.
If the grinding wheel only grinds the LEADING EDGE the angle is less than 30 degrees.
HINT: The cutting edge-angle is 30
degrees - when the cutting edge face
width is twice the thickness of the blade.
Cutting Diameter
Cutting Edge
Lift
Lift
30°
Cutting Edge
Cutting Tip
Cutting Tip
WARNING
DANGER WARNING
DANGER
Keep constant pressure downward
maintain flat contact with blade underside and worktable
Slide the blade back
and forth across the grinding wheel
Apply pressure into the
grinding wheel
MAG-8200 Sharpener
Overhead-View
Right-Handed
Blade
Left-Handed
Blade
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SHARPENING A CURVED MULCHING LAWN MOWER BLADE
Be sure to wear protective clothing while handling and sharpening lawn mower blades. Wear
safety glasses and protective gloves. Always de-burr the underside of the blade, prior to
sharpening the blade.
BLADE & SHARPENER PREPARATION
1. Clean the blade to its base material, using the MAG-12008 blade cleaner, or
alternate cleaning process. Inspect the blade for fractures.
2. Check the straightness with the gauge rod of the MAG-1000 blade balancer
(never straighten bent blades)
3. Obtain a balance reading from the MAG-1000 to indicate the light end of the lawn
mower blade. Once the light end is sharpened, that end is complete. The heavy
end is used to remove material for balance. See MAG-1000 instructions for more
details on blade balancing.
4. The MAG-8000 will require the 1/2” wide grinding wheel to sharpen a mulching
blade. Mount the 1/2” wide wheel on the MAG-8000.
5. Place the rounded worktable insert into the worktable vice. Position it at the
desired angle according to page 10-11. Tighten the vice bolt with the spanner
wrench.
6. Review pages 10 and 11 to adjust the MAG-8000 to the desired angle.
MULCHING BLADE SHARPENING
1. Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON position
2. When sharpening a mulching blade, you will start with the inside of the cutting
edge and pull the blade out towards you, taking one pass at a time.
3. Pull the blade over the worktable, it is very important that you put more downward
pressure on the blade, the underside of the blade MUST ride the curved worktable,
this will follow its curves. Lessen the inward pressure so that the blade may
move to and from the grinding wheel as the blade rides up and down the curved
worktable. Do not use extreme pressure into the grinding wheel, let it ride over the
curves.
4. Use even pressure to achieve an even stream of sparks.
5. When using the MAG-8000 for mulching blades keep the blade level, and
perpendicular to the rotation of the grinding wheel. Pay close attention to the TIP
of the blade, to create a pointed TIP. You may use the flat worktable for doing the
TIPS of mulching blades, if you prefer.
Allow the blade to twist as you go over curves, but
maintain contact with the rounded table
Keep downward force
Light pressure
into grinding
wheel
Start at the inside of the
cutting edge and draw
blade towards you.
Always maintiain contact
between the blade and
rounded worktable.
Do not lift the blade off the table
MAG-8100 & MAG-8200
ORIENTATION ON THE STAND
The table top orientation for the MAG-10400 stand for all MAG-8000,
MAG-8100, and MAG-8200 Sharpeners. This is covered in Step 7.
MAG-200 Dust Collectors & Water-
Cooling Tanks mount under the grit
guard, see images to the right.
This is done in Step 2.
Use two 1/4-20 x 2” long hex bolts with 1/4
nuts to directly mount the MAG-8100 or
MAG-8200 directly to the stand table top.
For mounting water-cooled units, follow the
water-cooled mounting instructions.
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Dust Collector Location for MAG-8200 Series
and MAG-10400 Stand Dierences/Changes
IMPORTANT STAND NOTE:
The MAG-8200 Series mounts in the
same oriention as the MAG-8000. So
when you follow your MAG-10400
Stand instructions STEP 7.
The yellow base of the MAG-8200 is
not threaded so the mounting to the
stand is with a through bolt 1/4”.
The 10400-04 balancer arm base is a
little longer now for the new
MAG-8200 series.
IMPORTANT DUST COLLECTOR NOTE:
The MAG-8200 Series mounts needs
the MAG-200 Dust Collector
mounted under the grit guard. So it
is mounted on the opposite side that
it was for the MAG-8000.
For the MAG-8200 we have moved up
to a 4” diameter grit guard inlet and
4” diameter yellow spiral hose.
The hose is a tight t, you may use a
little lubricant to help slip the hose
on to the inlets to make it easier.
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Using the Modular Worktable System
Changing Table Inserts
IMPORTANT: You will only need about a 1/4 turn to loosen or tighten.
1. Use the supplied 3/16” hex T-handle wrench to loosen the vise.
2. Remove the current table seated in the framework.
3. Notice how the steel insert plate ts into the framework of the two
aluminum arms of the modular worktable.
4. Place the table into the framework.
5. Push the table towards the grinding wheel so you are squarely
seated in the stops in the framework (see red highligted area)
6. Tighten vise jaw with the T-handle wrench.
Changing Angles
IMPORTANT: You will only need about a 1/4 turn to loosen or tighten.
The modular worktable system can be set to 4 angle settings.
30 / 35 / 40 / 45 degree cutting edge angles
As an example these instructions will set the sharpener for 35 degrees:
1. Use the T-handle wrench to loosen the angle adjustment bolt, but leave light
tension on the bolt, so the arms stay in-place but still move.
2. Insert the T-handle wrench into the (second from the top) half-circle shape,
this provides a stop.
3. Push down on the worktable arms until they hit the t-handle.
4. Pull the T-handle out and tighten the adjustment bolt.
5. Lower the grinding wheel via the crank handle on top of the sharpener.
6. Bring the wheel down within approx. 1/32” of the table.
7. The sharpner is ready to grind 35 degrees.
35°
35° Loosen to remove table
Loosen to change angle
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40°
40°
45°
45°
35°
35°
30°
30°
How to Set the four possible angle settings.
• 30° bring table to top setting, level with first half-circle.
• 35° lower table to second half-circle
• 40° lower table to third half-circle
• 45° push table so it bottoms out as low as it will go.
• Lastly lower the grinding wheel via the crank handle
on top of the sharpener. Leave approx. 1/32” of space
between the wheel and table. Do not grind into the
table.
The grinding wheel must ALWAYS
be lowered to the worktable
for ALL ANGLES.
Adjust wheel downward to
adjust for wear or to change
angles.
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Water-Cooling Kit Assembly
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with setting up your new MAG-8200.
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Caulk around each nut
Caulk top of each rubber foot.
Button head screws must go through table top, rubber foot, and
water tray, then put the nut on and tighten
STEP 1
STEP 2
Shorter Rubber Feet are
closer to 4” dia. drain
port to create pitch so
liquid runs to drain port.
In these images we have removed
the stand column to make the detail
easier to see.
The stand table top must be
connected to the column before
adding the water tray.
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STEP 3
Set MAG-8200 into water tray.
The sharpener’s rubber feet should sit on
and cover the nylon nuts of the water try’s
rubber feet.
Page 12
Caulk each corner of
the water tray and install corner
angles and left and right splash guards
STEP 4
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Use #10 self-tapping screws
to connect water tray to grit guard
and rear of MAG-8200 (by motor)
STEP 5
2 Screws connect the rear of
MAG-8200 to rear of water tray
and use the loop to retain
the clear vinyl hose
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4 Screws connect splash guard sides to grit guard
2 Screws connect base of grit guard to base of water tray
Use #10 self-tapping screws
to connect water tray to grit guard
and splash guards.
STEP 6
Note: The water-cooling kit does not require a grit guard bottom.
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Water-Cooling Kit Assembly
Unpacking and mounting tank, and charging coolant.
Installing the tank
1. When building the stand bolt the tank shelf on the bottom set of (3) holes
on the column below the sharpener.
2. Set tank on shelf, use (4) 5/16 bolts and washers to secure tank to shelf.
Preparing the Tank
1. Take the cap o the tank (this can be used for storage to keep coolant from
evaporating during o-season)
2. Remove lter sock, and packaging from inside the tank.
3. Double check the hose is still connected to the pump and didn’t slip o
during shipping.
Connecting to sharpener
1. The clear vinyl tubing from the tank connects to the hose barb behind the
sharpeners electric motor, secure with loop connector.
2. The power cord for the pump plugs into the outlet on the electric panel of
the sharpener. This outlet is switched by the blue switch.
3. There is a red valve on the front of the sharpener to regulate how much
coolant is delivered to the wheel.
4. Always turn o the grinding wheel when adjusting coolant nozzle.
5. Make sure to adjust the nozzle of the coolant before running the grinding
wheel. It may have shifted during shipment. Adjust the coolant nozzle to
deliver coolant to the grinding wheel.
Preparing the Coolant
1. Double check the vinyl hose is connected to the pump.
2. Measure a 1/2 gallon of coolant, and pour into tank.
3. Fill tank with 5 gallons of tap water.
4. Put the lter sock into the tank, the metal ring will stop it from falling in.
5. Push the yellow spiral hose into the lter sock, a few yellow ribs should be
inside the neck of the tank.
6. Slip the top of the yellow sprial hose onto the water tray metal inlet.
7. Turn pump on, open valve slightly to test coolant system, check for leaks.
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INSIDE THE TANK
We put packaging
foam inside the tank
to prevent the pump
from banging around.
Also the clear vinyl
tubing and other parts
are inside there.
