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I know this is an old post, but maybe it will help others looking for information.

I have the Craftsman 1/3-HP grinder models: 397.19580 & 397.19581.

They are Split-Phase single voltage (115 V), and use a Klixon start-up current style relay - 2CR14-224.

The relay is normally open. When the large starting current in the main/run winding circuit is sensed by the the relay coil (term 3 & 4) which is in series with the main winding, the relay contacts close (term 2 & 4).

The one end of the start-up winding is connected to the main coil's BLK wire in the coil pack.

When the relay contacts close the start-up winding is energized. The start-up coil is used to provide a boost to over-come the resting inertia of the rotor.

Once the rotor reaches between 65% - 75% of operating speed, the current through the main winding circuit is reduced to the point that the relay coil cannot over come the return-springs force, acting on the relay contact arm. With the contacts open, the start-up winding is no longer energized.

This should take about 2-3 seconds, if the relay malfunctions, the high current through the start-up windings (thin wires) may be damaged.

Here is a diagram I have made.
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Klixon 2CR relays are no longer available.

You may find a suitable replacement here:
http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HAR&Product_

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I need a 4CR-20-756 Klixon relay for a bench grinder.

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Mike
Not sure what was happening when the previous reply was created, but the owners manual is part number 211260001 $7.99 at SearsPartsDirect.com

 That said, I'm staring at my own copy of the the owners manual and I can't really see why you would want to pay for one. The only really useful information is the parts diagram which is online at SearsPartsDirect.com. The rest is generic grinder information (support workpiece, select proper wheel, etc.) and CYA (always wear gloves and eye protection, don't remopve safety guards, don't use damaged wheels, don't stick your finger in the light socket, don't cross the steet in the middle of the block, etc.)

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I`m not quite sure of what you mean but if the brushes were not seated right it mite slow it down or you mite have a stretched drive belt. I hope this does trick.

Craftsman 6"... | Answered on Apr 30, 2011


when i turn on switch it just humms. 1/2 hp older model

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I am in the process of replacing a capacitor on a Craftsman 6 in 1/3 grinder, 2.8 amp, single phase, 110v. Not sure on the centrifugal switch. model 319.190621, ser B9530. When I took the old one out the black wire from the capacitor went to the cluster of back wires (in my case 3) in the wire nut. The blue wire from the grinder went to red wire from the capacitor in a wire nut. Hope that helps you....

Maybe you can help me... the specs on the capacitor burned off when it failed. Can you tell me what the capacitor specs are on yours?

Craftsman 6"... | Answered on Mar 01, 2011


Unless the motor is a brush type universal unit, there is commonly no way to change the speed of an induction motor. There are AC motor speed control units available, but cost more than the grinder as they change the frequency as well as the voltage. There are speed controllable grinders available that use brushes so that simple electronics can control speed. Hope this helps!

Craftsman 6"... | Answered on Jan 11, 2011


An ajustable wrench for the 'wire brush end' nut,and a visegrip type plier for the opposing wheel end. Wrap the jaws of the visegrip pliers with tape to protect the spindle opposite the wir wheel. Loosen the nut on the wire wheel end,counterclockwise.REMEMBER: lefty loosey-righty tighty.

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