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contamination can build up on the inside of the angle grinder.
For safety reasons, in such conditions the inside should be
cleaned thoroughly of metal deposits and a motor circuit-
breaker must be connected in series. If the motor circuit-
breaker trips the machine must be sent for repair.
For accessories intended to be fitted with threaded hole wheel,
ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept
the spindle length.
For cutting or separating use a closed protection cap, available
as an accessory.
Always disconnect the plug from the socket before carrying out
any work on the machine.
Keep mains lead clear from working range of the machine.
Always lead the cable away behind you.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand
or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
In case of cup-wheels, cones or plugs with a threaded hole
intended to be mounted on the machine spindle, critical
dimensions and other data shall given in order to prevent the
spindle end from touching the bottom of the hole of the
abrasive product.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
This angle grinder can be used for separating, grinding and
wire brushing many different materials, e.g. metal or stone. In
case of doubt please read the instructions of the accessories
manufacturer.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal
use.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in
conformity with the following standards or standardized
documents: EN 60745, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-
2, EN 61000-3-3, in accordance with the regulations 2006/42/
EC, 2004/108/EC
Geretsried, 2010-08-02
Gerd Eisenblätter
Authorized to compile the technical file
MAINS CONNECTION
Connect only to single-phase a.c. current and only to the
system voltage indicated on the rating plate. It is also
possible to connect to sockets without an earthing contact as
the design conforms to safety class II .
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all
times.
Do not let any metal parts reach the airing slots - danger of
short circuit!
Use only Eisenblätter accessories and spare parts. Should
components need to be exchanged which have not been
described, please contact one of our Eisenblätter service
agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
EXTENSION CORD
When an extension cord is required, use one that is sufficient
for the power requirement of the tool. Extension cords of
inadequate wire size cause a serious drop in voltage, loss of
power and possible motor damage. To limit line voltage drop to
a safe level, refer to the following table:
Length in meters 8 15 23 30
Length in feet 25 50 75 100
Wire size AWG 14 14 12 10
NOTE: Extension cords that are used outdoors must be
approved for outdoor use.
ELECTRONICS
The speed of rotation is adjusted electronically when the load
increases.
In case of a longer overload period the speed is decreased
electronically. The machine continues to run slowly to cool
down the motor coil. After switching off and on the machine
can be used at rated load.
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Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Always disconnect the plug from the socket before
carrying out any work on the machine.
Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,
available as an accessory.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material! In observance of
European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical
and electronic equipment and its implementation in
accordance with national law, electric tools that have
reached the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
Double insulated electric tool
n Rated speed
min
-1
Revolutions per minute
~ Alternating current
Hz Herz
A Amperes
ø Wheel capacity
V Volt
W Watts
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n) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive
accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
o) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution
or shock.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which
in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the
binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by
the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the
pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the
wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump
toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of
the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive
wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if
proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool
will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in
direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of
snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners,
sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade or
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and
loss of control.
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-Off Operations:
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your
power tool and the specific guard designed for the
selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not
designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool
and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of
wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to
protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental
contact with wheel.
c) Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with the side of
cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for
peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may
cause them to shatter.
d) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of
correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper
wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility
of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different
from grinding wheel flanges.
e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.
Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the
higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive
Cutting-Off Operations:
a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive
pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of
cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and
susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and
the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the
rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is
moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel
the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for
any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power
tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut
while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may
occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the
cause of wheel binding.
d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece.
Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the
cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool
is restarted in the workpiece.
e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize
the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of
the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
f) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel
may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can
cause kickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations:
a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush
even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the
wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire
bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
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.
Appliances used at many different locations including open air
should be connected via a residual current device of 30 mA or
less.
Dust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is
running.
Only plug-in when machine is switched off.
Never reach into the danger area of the tool when it is running.
Always use the auxiliary handle.
Always use the protecting cap when roughing-down and
separating.
Immediately switch off the machine in case of considerable
vibrations or if other malfunctions occur. Check the machine in
order to find out the cause.
Always use and store the grinding disks according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
When grinding metal, flying sparks are produced. Take care
that no persons are endangered. Because of the danger of fire,
no combustible materials should be located in the vicinity
(spark flight zone). Do not use dust extraction.
Due care should be taken that no sparks or sanding dust flying
from the workpiece come into contact with you.
When separating stone the guide shoe must be used!
The adjusting nut must be tightened before starting to work
with the machine.
The workpiece must be fixed if it is not heavy enough to be
steady. Never lead the workpiece to the grinding disk with your
hand.
Under extreme conditions (e.g. smooth-grinding metals with
the arbour and vulcanized fibre grinding wheel), significant
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