Stanley FATMAX FMEG222, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Labels on tool
The following pictograms along with the date code are shown
on the tool:
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read the instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operat -
ing this tool.
Wear ear protection when operating this tool.
Electrical safety
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This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Stanley Fat Max Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Lock-on button
4. Side handle
5. Spindle lock
6. Guard
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting and removing the guard (fig. A & B)
The tool is supplied with a guard intended for grinding
purposes only. If the unit is intended to perform cutting off
operations, a guard specific for this operation must be fitted.
A suitable guard for cutting off operations part number
1004484-01 is available and can be obtained from
Stanley Fat Max service centres.
Fitting
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Place the tool on a table, with the spindle (7) facing up.
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Place the spring washer (8) over the spindle and locate it
on the shoulder.
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Place the guard (6) onto the tool as shown.
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Place the flange (9) over the spindle with the protruding
pips towards the guard. Make sure that the holes in the
flange align with the screw holes.
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Secure the flange with the screws (10). Make sure that the
screws are fully tight and that the guard can be rotated.
Removing
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Use a screwdriver to remove the screws (10).
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Remove the flange (9), guard (6) and spring washer (8).
Store these parts carefully.
Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.
Adjusting the guard
The guard can be rotated 90°.
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Rotate the guard as required.
Fitting the side handle
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Screw the side handle (4) into one of the mounting holes
in the tool.
Warning! Always use the side handle.
Fitting and removing grinding or cutting discs
(fig. C - E)
Always use the correct type of disc for your application.
Always use discs with the correct diameter and bore size
(see technical data).
Fitting
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Fit the guard as described above.
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Place the inner flange (11) onto the spindle (7) as shown
(fig. C). Make sure that the flange is correctly located on
the flat sides of the spindle.
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Place the disc (12) onto the spindle (7) as shown (fig. C).
If the disc has a raised centre (13), make sure that the
raised centre faces the inner flange.
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Make sure that the disc locates correctly on the inner flange.
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Place the outer flange (14) onto the spindle. When fitting
a grinding disc, the raised centre on the outer flange must
face towards the disc (A in fig. D). When fitting a cutting
disc, the raised centre on the outer flange must face away
from the disc (B in fig. D).
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Keep the spindle lock (5) depressed and tighten the outer
flange using the two-pin spanner (15) (fig. E).
Removing
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Keep the spindle lock (5) depressed and loosen the outer
flange (14) using the two-pin spanner (15) (fig. E).
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Remove the outer flange (14) and the disc (12).
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
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Carefully guide the cable in order to avoid accidentally
cutting it.
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Be prepared for a stream of sparks when the grinding or
cutting disc touches the workpiece.
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Always position the tool in such a way that the guard
provides optimum protection from the grinding or cutting
disc.