Operating Instruction AG 500-A22 (02)

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6 Before use
6.1 Inserting the battery 5
CAUTION
Risk of injury. Due to the angle grinder starting unintentionally.
Before fitting the battery, check that the angle grinder is switched off and that the safety lock is activated.
CAUTION
Electrical hazard. Dirty contacts may cause a short circuit.
Before inserting the battery, check to ensure that the battery terminals and the contacts in the angle
grinder are free from foreign objects.
CAUTION
Risk of injury. If the battery is not fitted correctly it may drop out and fall.
Check that the battery is securely seated in the tool so that it cannot drop out and fall, thereby presenting
a hazard to other persons.
Fit the battery and check that the battery is securely seated in the power tool.
6.2 Removing the battery 6
Remove the battery.
6.3 Fitting the side handle
Screw the side handle into one of the threaded bushings provided.
6.4 Fitting or removing the guard
CAUTION
Risk of injury. The accessory tool may be hot or have sharp edges.
Wear protective gloves when fitting, removing or adjusting the accessory tool or other parts and when
troubleshooting.
Observe the instructions for fitting the applicable guard.
6.4.1 Fitting the guard 7
The guard is equipped with locating lugs that ensure only guards of a type suitable for use with the
power tool can be fitted. The locating lugs of the guard fit into the guard mount on the power tool.
1. Fit the guard onto the drive spindle collar so that the two triangular marks on the guard and on the power
tool are in alignment.
2. Press the guard onto the drive spindle collar.
3. Press the guard release button.
4. Rotate the guard until it engages and the guard release button jumps back into its original position.
6.4.2 Adjusting the guard
Press the guard release button and then rotate the guard until it engages in the desired position.
6.4.3 Removing the hood
1. Press the guard release button and then rotate the guard until the triangular marks on the guard and the
power tool are in alignment.
2. Remove the guard.
6.5 Fitting or removing the front cover 8
The front cover, when used, is clipped onto the guard.