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ADJUSTING THE GRINDING DISC GUARD
Adjust the guard to protect the operator’s
hands and to direct grinding debris away
from the operator.
1. Disconnect the plug
from the electrical outlet.
2. Loosen the clamp
screws.
3. Position the guard at
the required angle.
4. Tighten the clamp screws.
INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE
The side handle should always be used during
operation. The side handle can be used in any
one of three positions. Note the positions of
the threaded openings.
Screw the side handle into the right side, the
left side, or the top of the grinder.
ON/OFF SWITCH AND LOCK-OFF/LOCK-ON
BUTTON
To start and working with continuous opera-
tion
1. To start the tool, push the lock-off / lock-on
button, and then apply pressure to the trigger
switch.
2. The lock-on button is located within the on/
off switch so, with a push over the lock on but-
ton the machine stays in continuous
operation.
3. To stop the tool, release push again the trig-
ger switch and the lock on button will be re-
leased.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. For best control, hold the angle grinder firm-
ly with one hand gripping the side handle and
the other gripping the rubber-coated grip on
the body of the angle grinder.
NOTE: The starting torque creates a sudden
jerk.
2. Always position the guard so that the ex-
posed grinding disc is pointing away from the
operator.
3. After starting the tool, apply the grinding
disc to the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not turn the angle grinder “ON”
or “OFF” while the grinder is in contact with
the workpiece. It will decrease the life of the
trigger switch and could cause damage to the
workpiece.
NOTE: Be prepared for a stream of sparks when
the disc touches metal.
4. Tilt the angle grinder at a 10º to 15º angle
for easy handling and smooth grinding. This
will make it easier to remove the disc from the
workpiece, and will prevent unnecessary over-
loading.
5. Apply the grinding disc to the work surface
using light, steady pressure for grinding effi-
ciency.
WARNING: Do not apply unnecessary pres-
sure. The weight of the tool applies adequate
pressure. Excessive or sudden pressure will
overload the motor, cause a drop in the speed
and put dangerous stress on the grinding disc,
possibly causing breakage and injury.
6. When using a new grinding disc, do not
move the disc in a forward direction (A) on the
workpiece. Doing so will cause the edge of the
disc to cut into the surface of the workpiece.
While grinding, the direction of movement
should be backward, toward the operator (see
image above).
WARNING: Do not use a disc with a centre
indentation after it has been worn to a 3” di-
ameter. The continued use of a worn-out disc
may result in disc explosion and serious injury.
WARNING: Before each use, inspect the
angle grinder, the ON/OFF trigger switch, and
the cord for any damaged, missing, or worn
parts. Check for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, or any other condi-
tions that may affect the operation. If abnor-
mal vibration or noise occurs, turn the tool off
immediately and have the problem corrected
before further use.
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