User Manual

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inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and
run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute.

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h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments.




i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective
equipment.

j) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring. 


k) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.


l) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come
to a complete stop.

m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.


n) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.


o) Do not operate the power tool near fl ammable materials.

p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.

Kickback and Related Warnings











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


a) Maintain a fi rm grip on the power tool and position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always
use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.

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b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.

c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will
move if kickback occurs. 

d) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc.
Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory.


e) Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade or toothed
saw blade. 
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Safety Warnings Specifi c for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off
Operations:
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power
tool and the specifi c guard designed for the selected wheel.


b) The grinding surface of the centre depressed wheels must
be mounted below the plane of the guard lip.


c) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and
positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is
exposed towards the operator.


d) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications.
For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.


e) Always use undamaged wheel fl anges that are of correct
size and shape for your selected wheel.


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f) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.


Additional Safety Warnings Specifi c for Abrasive Cutting-Off
Operations:
a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure.
Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.



b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the
rotating wheel.


c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool
motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the
wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur.

d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the
wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut.


e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the
risk of wheel pinching and kickback.



f) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing
walls or other blind areas. 

Safety Warnings Specifi c for Sanding Operations:
a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow
manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding
paper.


Safety Warnings Specifi c for Wire Brushing Operations:
a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even
during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by
applying excessive load to the brush.

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TECHNICAL DATA BEWS18-115 X BEWS18-125 X
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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions
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ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire
Brushing or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander,
wire brush, or cut-off tool.Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifi cations provided with this
power tool. 
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b) Operations as polishing are not recommended to be
performed with this power tool. 
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c) Do not use accessories which are not specifi cally designed
and recommended by the tool manufacturer.

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d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to
the maximum speed marked on the power tool.

e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory
must be within the capacity rating of your power tool.

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f) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder
spindle thread. For accessories mounted by fl anges, the
arbour hole of the accessory must fi t the locating diameter of
the fl ange.
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g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect
the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks,
backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After