4½” (115mm) ANGLE GRINDER MODEL NO: CAG800 PART NO: 6470143 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0614
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Angle Grinder. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. Your Angle Grinder has been designed to give long and trouble free service.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE. In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal facility.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hearing protection and a workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. 3. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before starting work, always consider the following: The use of hand held angle grinders for grinding and cutting operations can present risks to the user. Full observation of the safety instructions in this user guide is essential. 2. Before undertaking grinding or cutting operations, always consider the following: Is the grinding/cutting work necessary? Could a different tool be used with less risk? (e.g. a fixed controlled cutting/grinding machine).
12. Accessories. Only use the recommended accessories. Ensure that the wheels and discs are fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 13. Only use discs that comply with EN12413 or EN13236. Make sure that the disc used is suitable for the no load speed of the angle grinder. See Specifications on page 16. Check that the speed marked on the wheel dimensions are compatible with the grinder. Check that discs are specifically for hand held angle grinder use. 14. Sparks and particles.
DISC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disc speed. Check the speed of the disc before fitting to your angle grinder. Never use a disc with a rpm speed less than the rpm speed of your angle grinder. See specification on page 18. 2. The outside diameter and thickness of your accessories must be within the capacity rating of the power tool. The correct size accessories can be correctly guarded and controlled. 3. Inspect the disc before fitting. Never use a disc that is chipped, cracked or damaged.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage. This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug.
OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Spindle Lock Button 6 On/Off Trigger Switch 2 Threaded hole (for handle) 7 Auxiliary Handle 3 Rear Handle 8 Grinding Disc Guard 4 Mains Lead 9 Grinding Disc 5 Spindle Lock Button 10 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
BEFORE USE FITTING / ADJUSTING THE DISC GUARD WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE ANGLE GRINDER IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING ANY ACCESSORIES. ENSURE THE CORRECT GUARD IS FITTED FOR EITHER A GRINDING OR A CUTTING DISC, WHICHEVER IS BEING USED. 1. Slide the disc guard into place as shown. 2. Rotate the disc guard to the required position and secure by tightening the screw.
FITTING AND REMOVING A DISC WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE ANGLE GRINDER IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING ANY ACCESSORIES. 1. Make sure the disc guard is fitted before you fit any cutting/grinding disc. 2. Press and hold the spindle lock as shown on the right. NOTE: You may need to turn the spindle by hand to fully engage the spindle lock. 3. Use the pin spanner supplied to remove the outer flange. 4.
FITTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE 1. Fit the handle by screwing it into one of the 3 threaded holes on the angle grinder. USING YOUR ANGLE GRINDER WARNING: FRAGMENTS FROM A BROKEN/DETACHED DISC CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. WARNING: DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY IN LINE WITH THE ROTATING DISC. WARNING: DO NOT PUT SIDEWAYS PRESSURE ON CUTTING DISCS.
THE ON/OFF SWITCH 1. To start the angle grinder, depress the safety button and squeeze the trigger upwards. NOTE: The angle grinder has a soft start feature and will take a short delay to reach full speed. 2. To stop the angle grinder, release the trigger. CUTTING TIPS WARNING: THE DISC WILL CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE TRIGGER HAS BEEN RELEASED. • Do not force the disc through the material. Work with a feed rate that is suited to the material being cut.
SELECTING THE CORRECT GUARD A single open guard is supplied with the CAG800, suitable for grinding. In accordance with the relevant standard, an alternative guard is available for cutting discs. (Clarke part no 6470153). The “open” guard is for grinding and the “closed” one is for cutting.
• Both brushes should be replaced at the same time. CLEANING • To maintain the best possible performance from your angle grinder, it must be kept clean. • To reduce fire hazard, keep the cooling vents free of debris. • Clean the area around the spindle and mounting washer and keep the threaded locking washer clean. GENERAL MAINTENANCE • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and secure. • Check the secondary handle and the guard for damage.
PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM 17 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM No Description No Description 1 Outer Securing Flange 26 Round Pin 2 Inner Securing Flange 27 Rotor 3 Disc Guard 28 Bearing 607 4 Square Screw 29 Bearing Leather Ring 607 5 Cross Recess Head Screw 30 Air Baffle 6 Spindle 31 Stator 7 Woodruff Key 3x3.7x10 32 X head ST Screw M4x 65 8 Cross Recess Head Screw M4x14 33 Housing 9 Front Cover 34 Carbon Brush 10 Bearing 6201 35 Carbon Brush Holder 11 Bearing Platen 36 X head ST Screw M3.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 19 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
