3.
4.
Orient the grinder, and adjust the blade guard to deflect sparks from your
face and body. Align the grinding disc with the angle on the blade.
Start the grinder and move the grinding disc steadily across the blade while
applying light pressure. Pushing the grinder too hard will overheat the metal,
changing its color and not letting it stay sharp for long.
How to grind mortar with the angle grinder
1.
2.
Mount a diamond cut-off disc onto your angle grinder (see page 15 for a short
how-to), and start the tool.
Make two or three 1/2in deep passes to completely clear the joint. Stay about
1/8in from the brick to avoid damaging it.
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