Stanley FME811, Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Side handle
3. Spindle lock
4. Grinding guard
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting and removing the guard (fig. A)
The tool is supplied with a guard intended for grinding
purposes and cutting purposes. Ensure you use the correct
guard specific for the intended operation. If the unit is intended
to perform cutting off operations, a guard (17, Fig F) specific
for this operation must be fitted .
Fitting
u
Place the tool on a table, with the spindle (5) facing up.
u
Release the clamping lock (7) and hold the guard (4) over
the tool as shown.
u
Align the lugs (8) with the notches (9).
u
Press the guard down and rotate it counterclockwise to
the required position.
u
Fasten the clamping lock (7) to secure the guard to the
tool.
u
If required, tighten the screw (6) to increase the clamping
force.
Removing
u
Release the clamping lock (7).
u
Rotate the guard clockwise to align the lugs (8) with the
notches (9).
u
Remove the guard from the tool.
Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.
Fitting the side handle
u
Screw the side handle (2) into one of the mounting holes
in the tool.
Warning! Always use the side handle.
Fitting and removing grinding or cutting discs
(fig. B - D)
Always use the correct type of disc for your application.
Always use discs with the correct diameter and bore size (see
technical data).
Fitting
u
Fit the guard as described above.
u
Place the inner flange (10) onto the spindle (5) as shown
(fig. B). Make sure that the flange is correctly located on
the flat sides of the spindle.
u
Place the disc (11) onto the spindle (5) as shown (fig. B).
If the disc has a raised centre (12), make sure that the
raised centre faces the inner flange.
u
Make sure that the disc locates correctly on the inner
flange.
u
Place the outer flange (13) onto the spindle. When fitting
a grinding disc, the raised centre on the outer flange must
face towards the disc (A in fig. C). When fitting a cutting
disc, the raised centre on the outer flange must face away
from the disc (B in fig. C).
u
Keep the spindle lock (3) depressed and tighten the outer
flange using the two-pin spanner (14) (fig. D).
Removing
u
Keep the spindle lock (3) depressed and loosen the outer
flange (13) using the two-pin spanner (14) (fig. D).
u
Remove the outer flange (13) and the disc (11).
Fitting and removing sanding discs (fig. D & E)
For sanding, a backing pad is required. The backing pad is
available from your Stanley Fat Max dealer as an accessory.
Fitting
u
Place the inner flange (10) onto the spindle (5) as shown
(fig. E). Make sure that the flange is correctly located on
the flat sides of the spindle.
u
Place the backing pad (15) onto the spindle.
u
Place the sanding disc (16) onto the backing pad.
u
Place the outer flange (13) onto the spindle with the raised
centre facing away from the disc.
u
Keep the spindle lock (3) depressed and tighten the outer
flange using the two-pin spanner (14) (fig. D). Make sure
that the outer flange is fitted correctly and that the disc is
clamped tightly.
Removing
u
Keep the spindle lock (3) depressed and loosen the outer
flange (13) using the two-pin spanner (14) (fig. D).
u
Remove the outer flange (13), the sanding disc (16) and
the backing pad (15).
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
u
Carefully guide the cable in order to avoid accidentally
cutting it.
u
Be prepared for a stream of sparks when the grinding or
cutting disc touches the workpiece.
u
Always position the tool in such a way that the guard
provides optimum protection from the grinding or cutting
disc.