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b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do

not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the

guard.

Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work

load and centrifugal forces.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

Always check if the spindle lock button is fully released before

switching on the tool! After using the spindle lock to tighten / loosen

the abrasive disc, it is possible that the button may stick in the lock

position.
When grinding metal,

ying sparks are produced. Take care that

no persons are endangered. Because of the danger of

re, no

combustible materials should be located in the vicinity (spark

ight

zone). Do not use dust extraction.
Avoid

ying sparks and sanding dust hit your body.

Never reach into the danger area of the machine when it is running.
Chips and splinters must not be removed while the machine is running.
Immediately switch o

ﬀ

the machine in case of considerable vibrations

or if other malfunctions occur. Check the machine in order to

nd out

the cause.
Under extreme conditions (e.g. smooth-grinding metals with the arbour

and vulcanized

bre grinding wheel), signi

cant contamination can

build up on the inside of the die grinder.
Do not let any metal parts enter the airing slots - danger of short circuit!
WARNING! Danger of burns! The wheel and workpiece will become

hot during use. Wear gloves when changing discs or touching

workpiece. Keep hands away from the grinding area at all times.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of

re, personal injury, and product

damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack

or charger in

uid or allow a

uid to

ow inside them. Corrosive or

conductive

uids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and

bleach or bleach containing products, etc., Can cause a short circuit.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry

rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Use only System Berner chargers for charging System Berner battery

packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The angle grinder is intended for grinding and cutting metal, stone,

concrete and ceramic materials as well as sanding and wire brushing.
Use the cutting guard from the accessories range for cutting

application.
Please refer to the instructions supplied by the accessory

manufacturer.
The machine is suitable only for working without water.
Only appropriate grinding or cutting discs and related guards (grinding

guard or cutting guard) as described in the product speci

cation

section of this manual should be

tted to the angle grinder. The angle

grinder is designed for handheld use; it is not to be mounted onto a

xture or workbench.

Do not use the product in any way other than those stated for intended

use.

RESIDUAL RISK

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible

to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following

hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special attention

to avoid the following:
• Injury caused by vibration. Hold the product by designated handles

and restrict working time and exposure.

• Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury. Wear ear protection and

limit exposure.

• Injury due to

ying debris Wear eye protection, heavy long trousers,

gloves and substancial footwear at all times.

• Inhalation of toxic dusts.

NOTES FOR LI-ION BATTERIES

Use of Li-Ion batteries

Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be

recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of

the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of

overheating).

The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.

For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged,

after use.

To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack from

the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away

from moisture

Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition

Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

Battery protection for Li-Ion batteries

In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit situations

that cause high current draw, the tool will vibrate for about 5 seconds,

the fuel gauge will

ash,and then the tool will turn OFF.

To reset, release the trigger. Under extreme circumstances, the

internal temperature of the battery pack could raise too much. If this

happens, the fuel gauge will

ash until the battery pack cooled down.

After the lights go o

ﬀ

, the work may continue.

Transporting Lithium Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation

requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with

local, national and international provisions and regulations.
The user can transport the batteries by road without further

requirements.
Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is subject

to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and transport

are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and

the process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to

prevent short circuit.
Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within

packaging. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak. Check

with forwarding company for further advice.

WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

For accessories intended to be

tted with threaded hole wheel, ensure

that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept the spindle

length.
Always use and store the cutting and grinding wheels according to the

manufacturer's instructions.
Always use the correct guard for cutting and grinding.
The grinding surface of the centre depressed wheels must be mounted

min. 2 mm below the plane of the guard lip.
The adjusting nut must be tightened before starting to work with the

machine.
Always use the auxiliary handle.
The workpiece must be

xed if it is not heavy enough to be steady.

Never move the workpiece towards the rotating wheel by hand.
The

ange nut must be securely tightened before the machine is

started. If the tool is not securely tightened with the

ange nut, it is

possible that the tool will lose the required clamping force when it is

decelerated.

OVERLOAD AND KICKBACK PROTECTION

The power tool has an overload and kickback safety function and stops

if it is overloaded. Switch o