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12 - English
MAINTENANCE
To replace the guard:
Unplug the angle grinder.
Depress spindle 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, and disc flange from spindle if necessary.
Unlock the guard clamp lever.
Remove the guard.
Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing cap,
aligning the arrow with the slot on the bottom of the angle
grinder.
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. Refer to
Positioning
the Guard earlier in this manual.
Lock the guard clamp lever.
Tighten clamp screw securely if needed.
Reinstall grinding wheel. Refer to
Installing/Replacing
Grinding Wheel earlier in this manual.
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 13
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.