Flex L 21-6 230, Operating Instructions Manual

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Angle grinder L 21-6 230/L 21-8 180/L 24-6 230/L 2100
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For your safety
WARNING!
Before using the angle grinder, please read
and follow:
– these operating instructions,
–
the “General safety instructions” on the
handling of power tools in the enclosed
booklet (leaflet
-
no. 315.915),
–
the currently valid site rules and the
regulations for the prevention of
accidents.
This angle grinder is state of the art and has
been constructed in accordance with the
acknowledged safety regulations.
Nevertheless, when in use, the power tool
may be a danger to life and limb of the user
or a third party, or the power tool or other
property may be damaged. The angle
grinder may be operated only if it is
– used as intended,
–
in perfect working order.
Faults which impair safety must be repaired
immediately.
Intended use
This angle grinder
– is designed for industrial applications,
– for dry grinding and cutting metal and
stone with rough wheels and cutting-off
wheels which are permitted to operate at
a circumferential speed of 80 m/s,
– for surface grinding metal and stone with
tapered cup wheels up to 110 mm in
diameter which are permitted to operate
at a circumferential speed of 50 m/s,
– for surface grinding with sanding sheets
on a backing pad which has been
designed to operate at the speed
of the machine,
– for use with grinding tools and
accessories which are indicated in these
instructions or recommended by the
manufacturer.
A special cutting guard must be used for
cut-off grinding. If stone is cut with fibre-
reinforced cutting-off wheels, guide supports
must be used.
Not permitted are e.g. chain cutting wheels,
saw blades.
The angle grinder is not suitable for polishing.
Safety Warnings for Angle Grinder
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illu-
strations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding or Abrasive Cutting-Off
Operations

This power tool is intended to function as
a grinder, sander or cut-off tool. Read all
safety warnings, in-structions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.

Operations such as wire brushing or
polishing are not recommended to be
performed with this power tool.
Operations for which the power tool was
not designed may create a hazard and
cause personal injury.

Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer. Just because the
accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.

The rated speed of the accessory must be
at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool. Accessories
running faster than their rated speed can
break and fly apart.

The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.