Electronic Control
The grinder has an electronic speed control which
provides:
○
full speed at all times in the range up to rated load.
○
soft-start.
○
Braking Function
Brake is activated when the switch is turned o
ff
,
stopping the motor’s rotation.
○
Kickback Protection
The kickback protection feature cuts o
ff
the power
to the motor and stops the power tool in the event of
a sudden drop in the rotational speed of the wheel
during operation (for example, if the wheel locks
during cutting operation, etc.).
○
0 Voltage Re-start Protection
The 0 voltage restart protection feature prevents the
power tool from restarting after the power has been
temporarily cut o
ff
during operation.
○
Overload Protection
The overload protection feature shuts o
ff
the power
to the motor in the event of overloading of the motor
or a conspicuous reduction in rotational speed during
operation.
○
Overheat protection
This protection feature cuts o
ff
the power to the motor
and stops the power tool in the event of overheating of
motor during operation.
When the overheat protection feature has been
activated, the motor may stop.
In this case, release the tool switch and cool it down in
a few minutes.
After that you can use it again.
○
Brake system workable even in a power outage
The brake system works reliably even if there is a
power outage or unplugging during operation in order
to avoid unexpected accident.
NOTE
The grinder is equipped with a rotational speed control
circuit. The rotational speed may
fl
uctuate slightly due
to the conditions of use and working voltage.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
○
Removal of casting
fi
n and
fi
nishing of various type of
steel, bronze and aluminum materials and castings.
○
Grinding of welded sections or sections cut by means
of an acetylene torch.
○
Grinding of synthetic resins, slate, brick, marble.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of serious injury, NEVER use
this grinder with cup wheels and/or saw blades.
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Power
source
Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms
to the power source requirements speci
fi
ed on the
product nameplate.
2. Power
switch
Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position.
When the kickback protection, 0 voltage re-start
protection or overload protection feature has been
activated, return the power switch to the OFF position
and wait for 1 second or more before re-starting the
power tool.
3. Extension
cord
When the work area is far away from the power
source, use an extension cord of su
ffi
cient thickness
and rated capacity. The extension cord should be
kept as short as practicable.
WARNING
Damaged cord must be replaced
or repaired.
4. Check the receptacle
If the receptacle only loosely accepts the plug, the
receptacle must be repaired. Contact a licensed
electrician to make appropriate repairs.
If such a faulty receptacle is used, it may cause
overheating, resulting in a serious hazard.
5. Check your work environment
Ensure the following before operation;
○
No
fl
ammable gas, liquid, or object at worksite.
○
When grinding thin steel sheet it may cause a high
booming noise.
To avoid such noise, place a rubber mat under the
workpiece.
○
Clear the area of children or unauthorized
personnel.
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