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ENGLISH

Switch action

CAUTION:

 

Before installing the battery car-

tridge into the tool, always check to see that the 
switch lever actuates properly and returns to the 
"OFF" position when released.

CAUTION:

 

Do not pull the switch lever hard 

without pulling the lock-off lever.

 This can cause 

switch breakage.

CAUTION:

 

For your safety, this tool is 

equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the 
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool 
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger 
without pulling the lock-off lever. Return the tool 
to our authorized service center for proper repairs 
BEFORE further usage.

CAUTION:

 

NEVER tape down or defeat pur-

pose and function of lock-off lever.

To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally 

pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.

To start the tool, pull the lock-off lever toward the opera

-

tor and then pull the switch lever.

To stop the tool, release the switch lever.

2

1

►    

1.

 Lock-off lever 

2.

 Switch lever

Speed adjusting dial

The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turn

-

ing the speed adjusting dial. The table below shows 

the number on the dial and the corresponding rotation 
speed.

1

►    

1.

 Speed adjusting dial

Number

Speed

1

3,000 min

-1

2

4,500 min

-1

3

6,000 min

-1

4

7,500 min

-1

5

8,500 min

-1

NOTICE:

 

If the tool is operated continuously at 

low speed for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.

NOTICE:

 

When changing the speed dial from "5" 

to "1", turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turn 
the dial clockwise forcibly.

Automatic speed change function

1

►    

1.

 Mode indicator

Mode indicator status

Operation mode

High speed mode

High torque mode

This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque 

mode". It automatically changes operation mode 

depending on the work load. When mode indicator 

lights up during operation, the tool is in high torque 

mode.

Accidental re-start preventive 
function

Even if installing the battery cartridge while pulling the 

switch lever, the tool does not start.

To start the tool, first release the switch lever. Then pull 

the lock-off lever, and pull the switch lever.

Electronic torque control function

The tool electronically detects situations where the wheel 

or accessory may be at risk to be bound. In the situation, 

the tool is automatically shut off to prevent further rotation 

of the spindle (it does not prevent kickback).

To restart the tool, switch off the tool first, remove the 

cause of sudden drop in the rotation speed, and then 
turn the tool on.

Summary of Contents for DGA518ZU

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Angle Grinder DGA417 DGA418 DGA467 DGA468 DGA517 DGA518 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...eight 2 4 3 1 kg Electric brake Wireless activation function Due to our continuing program of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice Specifications may differ from country to country The weight may differ depending on the attachment s including the battery cartridge The lightest and heavi est combination according to EPTA Procedure 01 2014 are shown...

Page 3: ...terials without the use of water Noise The typical A weighted noise level determined according to EN60745 Model Sound pressure level LpA dB A Sound power level LWA dB A Uncertainty K dB A DGA417 80 3 DGA418 80 3 DGA467 80 3 DGA468 80 3 DGA517 79 3 DGA518 79 3 The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB A WARNING Wear ear protection Vibration The vibration total value tri axial vector sum determ...

Page 4: ...n of Conformity For European countries only The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual SAFETY WARNINGS General power tool safety warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings instruc tions 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 Save all...

Page 5: ...jury within a fraction of a second 9 Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from injury when using power tools The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87 1 in the USA EN 166 in Europe or AS NZS 1336 in Australia New Zealand In Australia New Zealand it is legally required to wear a face shield to protect your face too It is an employer s responsibility to enforce the use of appropriate safe...

Page 6: ...t does not assure safe operation 4 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 5 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 6 T...

Page 7: ...d 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 the operator from broken wheel fragments acci dental contact with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing 4 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...

Page 8: ...he tool on any materials contain ing asbestos 17 When use cut off wheel always work with the dust collecting wheel guard required by domestic regulation 18 Cutting discs must not be subjected to any lateral pressure 19 Do not use cloth work gloves during operation Fibers from cloth gloves may enter the tool which causes tool breakage SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarit...

Page 9: ...t they are not harmful to the user 9 The wireless unit is an accurate instrument Be careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit 10 Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless unit with bare hands or metallic materials 11 Always remove the battery on the tool when installing the wireless unit 12 When opening the lid of the slot avoid the place where dust and water may come into the slot Always ...

Page 10: ...housing and slip it into place Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button it is not locked completely CAUTION Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen If not it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you CAUTION Do not install the b...

Page 11: ...become overloaded Then turn the tool on to restart Overheat protection When the tool is overheated the tool stops automati cally and the battery indicator shows following state In this situation let the tool cool before turning the tool on again On Blinking If the tool does not start the battery may be overheated In this situation let the battery cool before starting the tool again Overdischarge p...

Page 12: ...rotation speed 1 1 Speed adjusting dial Number Speed 1 3 000 min 1 2 4 500 min 1 3 6 000 min 1 4 7 500 min 1 5 8 500 min 1 NOTICE If the tool is operated continuously at low speed for a long time the motor will get over loaded resulting in tool malfunction NOTICE When changing the speed dial from 5 to 1 turn the dial counterclockwise Do not turn the dial clockwise forcibly Automatic speed change f...

Page 13: ...amond wheel be sure to use only the special wheel guard designed for use with cut off wheels In some European countries when using a diamond wheel the ordinary guard can be used Follow the regulations in your country For tool with locking screw type wheel guard Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bear ing box Then rotate the wheel guar...

Page 14: ...o the straight part at the bottom of the spindle Fit the depressed center wheel flap disc on the inner flange and screw the lock nut onto the spindle 1 2 4 3 1 Lock nut 2 Depressed center wheel 3 Inner flange 4 Mounting part To tighten the lock nut press the shaft lock firmly so that the spindle cannot revolve then use the lock nut wrench and securely tighten clockwise 1 2 1 Lock nut wrench 2 Shaf...

Page 15: ...that they ignite dust and the filter inside the vacuum cleaner To avoid dusty environment caused by masonry cutting use a dust collecting wheel guard and a vacuum cleaner Refer to the instruction manual attached to the dust collecting wheel guard for assembling and using it 2 1 1 Dust collecting wheel guard 2 Hose of the vac uum cleaner OPERATION WARNING It should never be necessary to force the t...

Page 16: ...reakage and overheating of the motor may occur WARNING Do not start the cutting operation in the workpiece Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully enter into the cut moving the tool forward over the workpiece surface The wheel may bind walk up or kickback if the power tool is started in the workpiece WARNING During cutting operations never change the angle of the wheel Placing side pres sure ...

Page 17: ...spindle and tighten with supplied wrench NOTICE Avoid applying too much pressure which causes over bending of wires when using brush It may lead to premature breakage Operation with wire wheel brush Optional accessory CAUTION Check operation of wire wheel brush by running tool with no load insuring that no one is in front of or in line with the wire wheel brush CAUTION Do not use wire wheel brush ...

Page 18: ... Place the tool on a flat and stable surface when installing the wireless unit NOTICE Clean the dust and dirt on the tool before installing the wireless unit Dust or dirt may cause malfunction if it comes into the slot of the wireless unit NOTICE To prevent the malfunction caused by static touch a static discharging material such as a metal part of the tool before picking up the wireless unit NOTI...

Page 19: ...itch trigger or turn on the power switch on the vacuum cleaner NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum cleaner too If you wish to activate the vacuum cleaner along with the switch operation of the tool finish the tool registra tion beforehand 1 Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the tool 2 Set the stand by switch on the vacuum cleaner to AUTO 1 1 Stand by switch 3 Press the...

Page 20: ...m cleaner to AUTO 1 1 Stand by switch 4 Push the wireless activation button on the tool briefly The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue 1 2 1 Wireless activation button 2 Wireless activation lamp 5 Pull the switch trigger of the tool Check if the vacuum cleaner runs while the switch trigger is being pulled To stop the wireless activation of the vacuum cleaner push the wireless activation b...

Page 21: ...uum cleaner is available and the tool is running Tool registration Green 20 seconds Ready for the tool registration Waiting for the registration by the vacuum cleaner 2 seconds The tool registration has been finished The wireless activation lamp will start blinking in blue Cancelling tool registration Red 20 seconds Ready for the cancellation of the tool registration Waiting for the cancellation b...

Page 22: ...nd then become red After that press the wireless activation button on the tool in the same way 1 2 1 2 1 Wireless activation button 2 Wireless activation lamp If the cancellation is performed successfully the wire less activation lamps will light up in red for 2 seconds and start blinking in blue NOTE The wireless activation lamps finish blinking in red after 20 seconds elapsed Press the wireless ...

Page 23: ...led into the tool Install the wireless unit correctly The terminal of the wireless unit and or the slot is dirty Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the wireless unit and clean the slot The stand by switch on the vacuum cleaner is not set to AUTO Set the stand by switch on the vacuum cleaner to AUTO No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum cleaner Incorrect operatio...

Page 24: ...r out of the transmission range Get the tool and vacuum cleaner closer each other The maximum transmission distance is approxi mately 10 m however it may vary according to the circumstances Radio disturbance by other appliances which generate high intensity radio waves Keep the tool and vacuum cleaner away from the appliances such as Wi Fi devices and microwave ovens The vacuum cleaner runs while ...

Page 25: ...5 mm 4 1 2 model 125 mm 5 model 1 Grip 36 2 Wheel Guard for grinding wheel 3 Inner flange 4 Depressed center wheel Flap disc 5 Lock nut 6 Back up pad 7 Flex wheel 8 Inner flange and rubber pad 76 Rubber pad 100 Rubber pad 115 9 Abrasive disc 10 Sanding lock nut 11 Wire wheel brush 12 Wire cup brush 13 Wheel Guard for cut off wheel 1 14 Abrasive cut off wheel Diamond wheel 15 Dust collecting wheel ...

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