NOTE
○
When using a Multi-volt battery, please refer to the
indicator lamp on the battery for the battery remaining
power.
○
Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or
break it. It may lead to a trouble.
○
To save the battery power consumption, the
remaining battery indicator lamp lights while pressing
the remaining battery indicator switch.
GRINDER OPERATION
CAUTION
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery
equips with the protection function to stop the
output. Therefore, if the tool is overloaded, the
motor may stop. However, this is not the trouble
but the result of protection function. In this case,
release the switch of tool and eliminate the
causes of overloading.
NOTE
○
To prevent injuries, this product has a function that
prevents unexpected motor rotation when the battery
is inserted. The motor will not run if the battery is
inserted while the switch is still on. After installing the
battery, turn the switch o
ff
and then back on again.
○
The G18DSL2 model is equipped with a protection
function that will shut down the tool in the event of an
overload.
When the overload protection feature has been
activated, the motor may stop.
In this case, release the tool switch and eliminate
causes of overloading.
After that you can use it again.
1. Hold the grinder
fi
rmly by its housing and side handle
(Fig. 2).
The grinder produces a counterforce which must be
controlled by
fi
rmly holding onto the grinder.
2. Turn the grinder “ON” (Fig. 9)
While holding the grinder
fi
rmly, slide the switch to
the “ON” position with one
fi
nger to turn on the tool.
Releasing the switch will turn o
ff
the tool.
For continued operation, slide the switch to the “ON”
position and press down the “ON” position of the
switch to lock it in place.
Turn the grinder “OFF” (Fig. 9)
Press the “OFF” position of the switch to release the
lock and turn the grinder o
ff
.
6. Use only properly rated depressed center wheels.
Use only depressed center wheels rated at
13,300 /min or more.
Using a depressed center wheel rated less can lead
to wheel disintegration during operation and cause
serious bodily injury.
7. Check the push button.
Make sure that the push button is disengaged by
pushing push button two or three times before turning
on the grinder. (Fig. 11)
8. About Remaining Battery Indicator
When pressing the remaining battery indicator switch,
the remaining battery indicator lamp lights and the
battery remaining power can be checked. (Fig. 8)
When releasing your
fi
nger from the remaining battery
indicator switch, the remaining battery indicator lamp
goes o
ff
. The table 6 shows the state of remaining
battery indicator lamp and the battery remaining
power.
Table 6
State of lamp Battery Remaining Power
The battery remaining power is
enough.
The battery remaining power
is a half.
The battery remaining power is
nearly empty.
Re-charge the battery soonest
possible.
As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat
di
ff
erently depending on ambient temperature and
battery characteristics, read it as a reference.
Remaining
battery
indicator switch
Remaining
battery
indicator lamp
Fig. 8
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