Operation Manual

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6. Tighten the clamping lock.
7. To remove the guard, release the clamping lock.
Fitting and Removing a Grinding or
Cutting Disc (fi g. 1, 4, 5)
WARNING: Do not use a damaged
disc.
1. Place the tool on a table, guard up.
2. Fit the backing flange (i) correctly onto the
spindle (o) (fig. 4).
3. Place the disc (n) on the backing flange (i).
When fitting a disc with a raised center, make
sure that the raised centre (j) is facing the
backing flange (i).
4. Screw the threaded clamp nut (h) onto the
spindle (o) (fig. 5):
a. The ring on the threaded clamp nut (h) must
face towards the disc when fitting a grinding
disc (fig. 5A);
b. The ring on the threaded clamp nut (h) must
face away from the disc when fitting a cutting
disc (fig. 5B).
5. Press the spindle lock button (b) and rotate the
spindle (o) until it locks in position.
6. Tighten the threaded clamp nut (h) with the two-
pin spanner supplied.
7. Release the spindle lock.
8. To remove the disc, loosen the threaded clamp
nut (h) with the two-pin spanner.
Prior to Operation
• Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel.
Do not use excessively worn discs or wheels.
• Be sure the inner and outer flange are mounted
correctly.
• Make sure the disc or wheel rotates in the
direction of the arrows on the accessory and the
tool.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. Before
reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that
the tool is off.
WARNING:
• Ensure all materials to be ground or
cut are secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the
tool. Do not exert side pressure on the
disc.
• Avoid overloading. Should the tool
become hot, let it run a few minutes
under no load condition.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. 1)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side
handle (d), with the other hand on the body of the
tool, as shown in figure 1.
Switching On and Off (fi g. 1)
WARNING: Do not switch the tool on
or off when under load.
1. To run the tool, press the on/off switch (a).
2. For continuous operation, press the switch
completely forward.
3. To stop the tool, release the switch. To stop the
tool in continuous operation, press on the back
part of the switch.
Spindle Lock (fi g. 1)
The spindle lock (b) is provided to prevent the
spindle from rotating when installing or removing
wheels. Operate the spindle lock only when the tool
is turned off, unplugged from the power supply, and
has come to a complete stop.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage
to the tool, do not engage the spindle
lock while the tool is operating. Damage
to the tool will result and attached
accessory may spin off possibly
resulting in injury.
To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button
and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate
the spindle further.