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OPERATING MANUAL
4-1/2” Angle Grinder

241-0980

IMPORTANT:

 Carefully read this operating manual before using your new tool. Pay close 

attention to all 

Safety Instructions, Warnings

 and 

Caution

 

sections

. Use your 

tool properly and only for its intended use.

  Safety  symbols  in  this  manual  are  used  to  call  attention  to  possible 

dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator’s full 
understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, 
nor are they a substitute for proper accident-prevention measures. 

 This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to obey 

a safety warning can result in serious injury to the operator or to others. To reduce 
the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions. 

Summary of Contents for 241-0980

Page 1: ...o call attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator s full understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger nor are they a su...

Page 2: ...ge 5 Description Page 9 Assembly and Adjustment Page 10 Operation Page 12 Maintenance Page 13 Accessories Page 14 Warranty Page 14 SPECIFICATIONS Motor 120 V 60 Hz 6 5 A No load speed 11000 RPM Disc d...

Page 3: ...l result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation...

Page 4: ...mbols V Volts A Amps Hz Hertz W Watts min Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current no No load Speed min Revolutions or Strokes per minute Indicates danger warning caution It means attention Your saf...

Page 5: ...able liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose contr...

Page 6: ...e clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure the switch is off before plugging in the tool Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging i...

Page 7: ...and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other conditi...

Page 8: ...t run for a few minutes before using it on a workpiece Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced wheel Avoid bouncing the wheel when operating the grin...

Page 9: ...rating features and safety requirements WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your angle grinder to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient enough to inflict seve...

Page 10: ...ated on the two flats 4 Place the grinding wheel on the spindle Check the rated speed on the grinding wheel 4 DO NOT use a wheel with a rated speed lower than the speed shown on the grinder nameplate...

Page 11: ...used in one of three positions Screw the side handle into the right or left side of the grinder or to the top of the housing TURN ON AND OFF Fig 5 1 To turn the tool ON slide the ON OFF switch forward...

Page 12: ...el to the workpiece WARNING DO NOTTURN the switch ON or OFF while the grinder is in contact with the workpiece It will cause severe injury NOTE BE PREPARED for a stream of sparks when the disc touches...

Page 13: ...compressed air may be the most effective cleaning method Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air WARNING Donotletbrakefluids gasoline petroleum basedproducts penetrating oil...

Page 14: ...t replacement within those two years The warranty 1 excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial...

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