Magna-matic MAG-1000 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For Magna-Matic

Precision Balancing Instruments

Covering Models:

MAG-1000 Original

MAG-1000G Gold Edition

MAG-1000GC Gold Edition

MAG-1060 SUPER

MAG-5000 Series

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Model Descriptions

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instructions please contact us! We are happy to give any needed
extra explanation.

MAG-1000 Lawn Mower Blade Balancer

The industry original since 1958
Blade Hole Diameter Range of 5/16” to 1-1/2”
Can be used to balance objects that have a con­centric center hole, and is made of a magnetic
material. The MAG-1000 uses a sliding magnetic
chuck to hold the blade.

MAG-1000G Gold Edition
MAG-1000GC Gold Edition (carbide support shaft)

(Signied by the gold base bracket)

A special edition version of the standard
MAG-1000. Made to perfection, and with ultra­accurate 8 ball - ball bearings.
Celebrating over 40 years of MAGNA-MATIC.

MAG-1050 SUPER

The MAG-1050 is a large application blade balancer. For
use with ywheels, circular saws, impellers, fan blades,
etc.. It has a interchangeable spring loaded cone insert
for extra versatility.

MAG-1060 SUPER

The MAG-1060 is a large application blade balancer. For
use with ywheels, circular saws, impellers, fan blades,
etc. Functioning like the MAG-1000

MAG-5000

The MAG-5000 is a large center hole diameter blade
balancer. (2-1/2” - 3”) Can also be used with large fan
blades and impellers.

MAG-7000 SERIES

The MAG-7000 Series balancers are designed for balanc­ing hub type products, specically ATV and Snowmobile
primary and secondary variable clutches.

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!BEGIN HERE!

This instruction booklet will get you “up-and-running” with
the most basic usage of your MAGNA-MATIC balancer.

For more complete information on how to service a lawn
mower blade refer to the publication “Magna-Matic Guide
to Proper Lawn mower Blade Service.”

Unpack the Balancer

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Be sure all items listed here were included with
your balancer.

1 - Blade Balancer
2 - Instruction Booklet (this booklet)

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Mounting the Balancer

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You can mount the balancer on a wall, the
MAG-10200 Service Center Stand (with your
Magna-Matic Lawn mower Blade Sharpener),
or the MAG-103 Balancer Test Stand/Mounting
Bracket. (see these various ways below)

Mounting Conditions:

A - Wall must be vertical ± 5º
B - Make sure there is enough clearance around
the balancer to allow the blade to freely
rotate without interference.
C - Balancer mounting location should not be
subjected to air ow (fans, wind, etc.). Bal­ ancer reading accuracy can be compromised
by wind/air movement.
D - Use (2) bolts 5/16 inch to mount the bal­ ancer in its (2) mounting holes.
E - See MAG-10200 or MAG-103 Instructions
for stand mounting instructions.

MAG-10200 Service
Center Stand Mounting

Wall Mounting

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MAG-103 Test Stand/

Mounting Bracket

shown mounted on a

work bench

Inspecting the Balancer

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Test the Magnet

Inspect the balancer for proper function. The
balancer must be rst mounted before inspec­tion can be done.

A - The Magnet sleeve should slide smoothly
over the cone. Manual (hand) force is neces­ sary to move the magnet. With use, the
sliding force will decrease - warmer room
temperatures will also make the slide move
more easily. SEE BELOW IMAGES
B - Rotate the balancer - one revolution to
assure the bearings are free to rotate.
Only a 1/2 of a revolution is necessary to
check the balance of a blade.

Slide

DO NOT SPIN THE BALANCER

Test the Magnet

Slide

Test Balancer

Rotation

NOTE: Always wear protective gloves when handling lawn mower
blades - gloves were not worn in photos to show maximum detail
of hand positions.

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