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5. Technical data
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in
accordance with EN 60745.
Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions)
determined in accordance with EN 60745.
Additional information for electric power tools
Warning!
The specified vibration value was established in
accordance with a standardized testing method. It
may change according to how the electric equipment
is used and may exceed the specified value in
exceptional circumstances.
The specified vibration value can be used to compare
the equipment with other electric power tools.
The specified vibration value can be used for initial
assessment of a harmful effect.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a
minimum.
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Only use appliances which are in perfect working
order.
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Service and clean the appliance regularly.
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Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
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Do not overload the appliance.
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Have the appliance serviced whenever
necessary.
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Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
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Wear protective gloves.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain residual
risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the equipment’s
construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask
is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is
used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if
the equipment is used over a prolonged period or
is not properly guided and maintained.
6. Before starting the equipment
Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.
6.1 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2)
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The angle grinder must not be used without the
additional handle (4).
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The additional handle can be secured in any of
three positions (A, B, C).
Tool side
Suitable for
Left (position A / as shown)
Right-handed users
Right (position B)
Left-handed users
Top (position C)
Using cutting wheels
6.2 Setting the guard (Fig. 3)
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Switch off the tool. Pull the power plug.
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Adjust the guard (5) to protect your hands so that
the material being ground is directed away from
your body.
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The position of the guard (5) can be adjusted to
any specific working conditions. Undo the clamp
handle (a) and turn the cover (5) into the
required position.
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Ensure that the guard (5) correctly covers the
gear wheel casing.
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Secure the clamp handle (a) again.
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Ensure that the guard (5) is secure.
Take care that the safety device is secure.
Never use the angle grinder without the
guard.
6.3 TEST RUN FOR NEW GRINDING WHEELS
Allow the right-angle grinder to run in idle for at least
1 minute with the grinding or cutting wheel fitted in
place. Vibrating wheels are to be replaced
immediately.
7. Operation
7.1 SWITCH (Fig. 4)
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The ON/OFF switch (3) has a locking switch (a)
to prevent the tool being started by accident.
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To start the equipment push the locking switch
(a) forwards, then press the ON/OFF switch (3).
Wait until the machine has reached its top
speed. You can then position the angle grinder
on the workpiece and machine it.
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