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WrencH
clAmp
nuT
GrindinG
WHeel
GuArd
diSc
flAnGe
clAmp
ScreW
To
looSen
To
TiGHTen
Spindle
lock BuTTon
Spindle
BeArinG cAp
Fig. 16
ArroW
GuArd
clAmp
lever
MAINTENANCE
Make sure the flats on the bottom of the disc flange are
engaged with the flats on the spindle.
Place the grinding wheel over the spindle.
Thread the clamp nut on the spindle with the flat side of
the nut facing up.
WARNING:
Always install a grinding wheel with the depressed center
against the disc flange. Failure to do so will cause the
grinding wheel to crack when tightening the clamp nut.
This could result in serious personal injury because of
loose particles breaking off and being thrown from the
grinder. Do not overtighten.
Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the wheel
clockwise until the spindle locks in position.
Tighten the clamp nut securely with the wrench provided.
Do not overtighten.
dANGER:
Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade of any type
to this grinder. It is only designed for grinding. Use for
any other purpose is not recommended and creates a
hazard, which will result in serious injury.
Unlock the guard clamp lever and remove old guard, if
necessary.
Remove the guard.
Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing cap,
aligning the arrow on the bearing cap with the notch on
the guard.
NOTE: If the new guard will not fit, loosen the clamp
screw until it will slide over the bearing cap. Be sure the
tabs on the guard are seated in the groove in the bearing
cap.
Rotate guard to the correct position as shown in figures
6 and 7 on page 14.
Lock the guard cl
amp lever.
Tighten clamp nut securely if needed.
REPLACING GUARd
See Figure 16.
Unplug the tool.
Depress spin
dle lock button and rotate nut with provided
wrench until spindle locks.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop before
engaging spindle lock.
Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove nut,
grinding wheel or rubber disc, and disc flange, if neces-
sary, from spindle.
dANGER:
Use ONLY Type 7 depressed center wheels (such
as the one provided with this product). NEVER attach
a Type 1 straight or cut-off wheel to this angle grind-
er. This product is only designed for grinding and
sanding. Use for any other purpose is not recommended
and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury.
Type 27 − ok To uSe
Type 1 − do noT uSe