ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR ANGLE GRINDERS
1.
It is strongly advised that you wear ear protectors/defenders as the noise level
during operation, depending upon the work being carried out, can exceed
safe working levels.
2.
Always wear a good pair of industrial gloves to avoid potential injury from
sparks and debris.
3.
Do not use the tool if the electric cable, plug or motor is in poor condition.
4.
Keep the mains cable well away from the tool and ensure an adequate
electrical supply is close at hand so that the operation is not restricted by the
length of the cable.
5.
Switch the tool OFF immediately the task is completed.
6.
Never allow the ventilation slots in the tool to become blocked.
7.
Do not attempt any electrical repair yourself. Consult a qualified electrician,
or our Service Dep’t on 0181 556 4443.
8.
DO NOT cut through walls or cavities before checking for hidden electrical
wires or water pipes etc.
9.
Ensure the grinding wheel or cutting disc is fully tightened before use.
10. Do not use the tool in a confined space which may limit body movement.
11. Ensure the wheel/disc is not touching the work when switching ON.
12. Use only wheels/discs having a maximum operating speed of at least
11,000RPM.
13. Check the disk carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace
cracked or damaged wheels/discs immediately.
14. Take care not to damage the spindle or wheel flanges as damage to these
parts could result in wheel/disc breakage.
15. ALWAYS hold the tool firmly in BOTH hands.
16. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, allow it to run briefly, checking
for vibration which could indicate poor balance or installation of the wheel/
disc.
17. Use only wheels/discs designed for their specific function. DO NOT use cutting
discs for grinding metal, or metal grinding wheels for cutting masonry.
18. Beware of flying sparks, hold the grinder at an angle of 15 - 30
O
to the workpiece
surface.
19. NEVER use excessive force. It should only be necessary to use a little more
than the weight of the tool. If the rotational speed drops abnormally, reduce
pressure immediately. Forcing the tool and excessive pressure can cause
dangerous disc breakage and/or damage to the tool.
20. NEVER use the tool with the guard removed. If the guard becomes damaged,
it should be replaced
Additionally, ALWAYS keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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