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11
PREPARATION FOR USE
WARNING: Prior to assembly and adjustment always switch off
the grinder and pull out the power plug from the mains socket.
11.1
Fitting the auxiliary handle (Fig 2)
The auxiliary handle (8) can be attached to the angle grinder in three different
positions: left, on top and right.
Tighten side handle securely by screwing it into either side hole of gear housing.
Depending on operator preference
11.2
Assembly of the protective guard (Fig. 3 - 4)
( a : hexagon grip / b : hexagon nut )
1.
Loosen the clip of the protective guard (9) by pulling lock lever of protective
guard (1) outward.
2.
Turn the protective guard so that uncovered part of the disc is as far apart as
possible from the hand on main handle (4).
3.
Fix the protection guard by pushing the lock lever inwards (the protective
guard should no longer be able to move).
NOTE:
If the protective guard can not be fixed firmly by the lock lever (1), use a
hexagon wrench to tighten the hexagon nut. (See attached figure 4)
11.3
Mounting/replacing a grinding disc (Fig.5-6)
Danger of injury! Beware
–
a disc which has been used may be
very hot!
Pull out the power plug from the mains socket.
Depress and hold down the spindle lock button
（
2
）
to secure the spindle.
Turn the shaft until it locks.
Remove the
outer flange
（
a
）
and backing flange
（
b
）
by using the two-hole
spanner provided.
Fit the desired disc (10) on the spindle and replace the outer flange and
backing flange.
Release the spindle lock.
IMPORTANT:
Only press the spindle lock button
（
2
）
when the motor and
grinder’s spindle
（
c
）
are at a standstill!You must keep the spindle lock button
pressed while you change the wheel.
For grinding or cutting up to approx. 3mm thick, screw on the outer flange (a)
with the flat side facing the grinding or cutting.
