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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

of inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth-
ing, and gloves away from moving parts.

 Loose

clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off be-
fore plugging in.

 Carrying tools with your finger on

the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn-
ing the tool on.

 A wrench or a key that is left at-

tached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.

 Proper footing and balance en-

ables better control of the tool in unexpected situa-
tions.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. 

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection must be used for appropriate con-
ditions.

Tool Use and Care

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. 

Hold-

ing the work by hand or against your body is un-
stable and may lead to loss of control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. 

The correct tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off.

 Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch

is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source be-
fore making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories, or storing the tool.

 Such preventive safety

measures reduce risk of starting the tool acciden-
tally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons.

  Tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
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 condi-
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before using. 

Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions.

 Failure to

follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec-
tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

 Cluttered

benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
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 control.

Electrical Safety

Double insulated tools are equipped with a po-
larized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.

 Double insu-

lation       eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply
system.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is grounded.

Don't expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. 

Water entering a power tool will increase the

risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi-
ately.

 Damaged cords increase the risk of electric

shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use an out-
door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.

 These

cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. 

A moment

Summary of Contents for AG401

Page 1: ...CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new angle grinder Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your grinder prop...

Page 2: ...uble insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock DOUBLE...

Page 3: ...for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condi tion that may affect the tool s operation If dam aged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused b...

Page 4: ...mmended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Use only...

Page 5: ...nstruction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks...

Page 6: ...your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The...

Page 7: ...is 120 volts 60Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not...

Page 8: ...be used during all grinding operations In addition to maintaining safe control during use the side handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the operator Spindle Lock Button The spindle l...

Page 9: ...ock button and rotate clamp nut until spindle locks Loosen and remove clamp nut from spindle Do not remove disc flange Make sure flats on the bottom of disc flange are engaged with flats on spindle Pl...

Page 10: ...sparks and loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be directed toward the operator Always place the guard in the correct location as shown in figures 4 and 5 WARNING Always wear safety g...

Page 11: ...on the rear portion of the button Button will then disengage from the locked position GRINDING See Figure 8 Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are recommended for the material to be...

Page 12: ...r loosen the clamp screw until the guard can be adjusted or removed If you are making adjustments rotate the guard to its correct position as shown in figures 4 5 and 9 then retighten clamp screw secu...

Page 13: ...ve dirt carbon dust etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage wea...

Page 14: ...r exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 1...

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