Operating Instruction AG 500-A22 (02)

*2149239*
2149239 English 11
1. Position the front cover with the closed side on the standard guard and push it on until it engages.
2. To remove it, release the catch for the front cover and then lift the front cover away from the standard
guard.
6.6 Positioning the DC-EX 125/5"C dust hood (for cutting) 9
▶ Position the compact guard so that the on/off switch remains easily accessible and operable at all times.
6.7 Fitting and removing accessory tools
WARNING
Risk of injury. The accessory tool may work loose due to the braking effect of the motor.
▶ Wait until the accessory tool has come to a standstill before touching or gripping the accessory tool or
the clamping nut.
▶ Secure the accessory tool by tightening the clamping flange and clamping nut firmly so that no parts
work loose from the spindle due to the braking effect of the motor.
CAUTION
Risk of injury. The accessory tool may be hot.
▶ Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool.
CAUTION
Danger if accessory tool with integrated thread works loose! Incorrect installation of the accessory tool
can result in serious injury.
▶ Always tighten the accessory tool with integrated thread until it is hand-tight.
Diamond discs must be replaced when their cutting or grinding performance drops significantly. This
generally is the case when the segments reach a height of less than 1/16".
Other discs must be replaced when their cutting performance drops significantly or other parts of the
angle grinder (not the disc) come into contact with the material you are working on.
Abrasive discs must be replaced when their expiry date has been reached.
6.7.1 Fitting an accessory tool 10
1. Remove the battery. → page 10
2. Clean the clamping flange and the clamping nut.
3. Fit the clamping flange onto the drive spindle.
4. Fit the accessory tool.
5. Screw on the clamping nut corresponding to the type of accessory tool fitted.
6. Press the spindle lockbutton and hold it in this position.
7. Use the pin wrench to tighten the clamping nut securely, then release the spindle lockbutton and remove
the wrench.
6.7.2 Removing the accessory tool
1. Remove the battery. → page 10
CAUTION
Risk of breakage and irreparable damage. If the spindle lockbutton is pressed while the spindle is rotating,
the accessory tool can detach from the power tool.
▶ Press the spindle lockbutton only when the spindle has stopped rotating.
2. Press the spindle lockbutton and hold it in this position.
3. Release the clamping nut by gripping it with the wrench and turning the nut counterclockwise.
4. Release the spindle lockbutton and remove the accessory tool.