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Guard Replacement
See Figure 1.
After extended use, the guard may
become worn and need adjustment or
to be replaced. Or if you drop the
angle grinder and damage the guard,
it may be necessary to replace it.
To replace the guard:
1. Unplug the angle grinder.
2. Depress spindle lock button and
rotate clamp nut with provided
wrench until spindle locks.
3. Using the wrench provided, loosen
and remove nut, grinding wheel
and disc flange from spindle.
Note:
To prevent damage to the spindle
or spindle lock, always allow motor to
come to a complete stop before
engaging spindle lock.
4. Using a screwdriver, loosen the
clamp screw.
5. Remove the guard.
6. Place the new guard on the
shoulder of the bearing cap.
7. Rotate guard to the correct position.
8. Tighten clamp screw securely.
Brush Replacement
See Figure 2.
This product has externally accessible
brush assemblies that should be
periodically checked for wear.
1. Unplug the angle grinder.
2. With a flat head screwdriver,
remove the brush caps. The brush
assembly is spring loaded and will
pop out when you remove the
brush cap.
3. Remove the brush assembly
(brush and spring). Check the
brushes first. You need to replace the brush if the length of the carbon remains less than
1/4in. Do not replace one side without replacing the other.
