KRAUSMANN 8711, Operation Manual

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8711 KRAUSMANN POWER TOOLS
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Installing and removing a disc
Turn the angle grinder on to its back and press the
spindle lock button and rotate the spindle until it
locks. Install the spacer on the axle. Place the disc
on the spacer. Screw the tension nut to the axle.
Press the spindle lock button 3 (fig 2) and tighten
the tension nut using the wrench 7 (fig 3). Release
the spindle lock button. To remove the disc, follow
the procedure in reversed order.
WARNING:
Before installing or removing a disc always remove the
tool from the plug.
fig 3
Using the tool
Switching ON and OFF
CAUTION:
D o not use excessive force to clamp the disc. It could crack
it and cause failure during use.
WARNING:
T he disc continues to turn for a few seconds even though
the switch is turned off. Keep your hands well away from
the moving disc.
fig 4
To switch the tool on, push the ON / OFF switch
1 towards the disc. To turn the tool off, push the
ON / OFF switch 1 towards the rear part of the tool
(fig 4).
This function prevents the tool from turning on in
case a voltage drop has occured.
Start the grinder and let it reach its full speed
before you begin working. Hold the grinder at
approximately 15° to 30º to the work area. Do not
exert side pressure on the disc.
Follow all the precautions in this manual and keep
a steady even pressure when you work. Remem-
ber that there is always the possibility that the disc
could fracture so do not force the tool.
When you have finished, switch off and unplug
the tool.
Voltage drop protection function
CAUTION:
Never engage the spindle lock whilst the spindle is
rotating.
5. Maintenance
For safe and proper working, always keep the
tool and ventilation slots clean.
Τhe tool may be cleaned most effectively with
compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles
when cleaning tools with compressed air.
Certain cleaning agents and solvents dam
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age plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents that contain
ammonia.
T he brushes and commutator in your tool have
been engineered for many hours of dependable
service. To maintain peak efficiency of the motor,
we recommend every two to six months the
brushes be examined.
Speed adjustment
The tool is equipped with an adjustment wheel 2
for maximun or minimum speed. Turn the adjust-
ment wheel 2 to adjust the maximum or minimum
speed.