Instructions / Assembly

WARNING: FAILURE TO OBSERVE ALL SAFETY RULES, INSTRUCTIONS AND
PRECAUTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO USER OR OTHERS.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Recommended for use with disc/angle grinders equipped with constant pressure
switch (paddle, dead man or kill switch.)
• Unplug power source from grinder when assembling, cleaning, sharpening or remov-
ing the accessory or tool. Grinder switch must be OFF before connecting power.
• It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT the safety guard is RESET to the ‘CORRECT’
position as detailed in these instructions. DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY GUARD
OR AUXILIARY HANDLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
• Never operate any of our power tools accessories while under the influence of
narcotics, drugs or medications. Even if you think you may be capable, if you are not
totally sober, fully awake and in absolute total control of your senses, DO NOT even
think about turning on an angle grinder or any other power tool with any of our
accessories. Period. It’s stupid and dangerous.
• Always ensure work piece is securely held in a vise or by clamps. Do not grip or sup-
port the work piece with hands, feet or other body parts while using our accessories.
• Always remain in a relaxed but firm and balanced position. Falling or working off
balance will lead to possible injury.
• Work gloves, preferably Kevlar
®
gloves, and closed in footwear (e.g. boots or solid
shoes but not flip flops, thongs or bare feet) are highly, highly recommended.
• Always use safety glasses and/or a full face visor during operation.
• At all times, use both hands to operate the grinder: one hand on the auxiliary handle,
the other on the rear body of the grinder.
• Never operate the grinder at face height or in any position above your head.
• Inspect and remove all nails, staples and wire obstructions from lumber before carving.
• Never start the angle grinder when the blade/s are in contact with stock material.
• Never put the grinder down until it has stopped completely. Failure to do so could
cause the grinder to ‘walk’, causing injury or damage. Similarly, do not ram the cutting
blades into wood to stop it turning prematurely once the power switch is turned off.
• Regularly clean the disc grinder’s on/off switch and remove wood shavings and dust.
Accumulated debris around and under the switch could clog the mechanism, making
it hazardous in operation.
• Only operate Lancelot
®
, Squire
®
and any tandem combination of our saw chain blades
at a safe distance from others.
• Let the cutting blades do the work. They are fully capable. Do not force tools into the
work or apply excessive pressure.
• Keep your hands and face away from the cutting blades face and edge surfaces
during operation. Do not reach underneath work or attempt to remove material while
the blades are rotating.
• Keep the saw chains clean and sharp by using a 1/8” (3.175mm) or 5/32” (4mm)
standard chainsaw or diamond file.
• Always read these instructions in conjunction with the disc grinder owner’s manual for
additional user instructions and safety rules. We are aware that some manufacturers
do not recommend the use of chainsaw type accessories with their angle grinders.
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WARNING: ADJUST SAFETY GUARD BEFORE USE
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD LANCELOT
®
OR SQUIRE
®
BE OPERATED UNLESS THE POSITION OF THE SAFETY GUARD
HAS FIRST BEEN ADJUSTED AS INSTRUCTED.
The angle of adjustment for the safety guard varies with each disc grinder manufacturer.
THE MAIN CRITERIA IS THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAFETY GUARD MUST BE AS
LEVEL AS POSSIBLE WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF THE DISC GRINDER.
In this position, the SAFETY GUARD WILL ADJUST BETWEEN THE (APPROXIMATE)
ANGLES OF 23° and 45°.
DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY GUARD
• ADJUST SAFETY GUARD 23° TO 45°- LEVEL
WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE DISC GRINDER.
- SEE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. LANCELOT
®
AND SQUIRE
®
ARE DESIGNED TO CUT WITH THE
GUARD ADJUSTMENT SET 23°TO 45°.
• WITHOUT THE GUARD RESET, CUTTERS WILL
NOT CUT PROPERLY AND POSE A DANGER TO
THE USER
.
MAIN REASONS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT:
1. Safe and efficient operation: Lancelot
®
and Squire
®
were designed to cut with their
bottom and partially exposed left side cutting edges. Lancelot and Squire cut on their periph-
ery (cutting edge), different than a traditional grinding wheel or sanding attachment which
operates on its side (or face). With the guard rotated to the position stated in these instruc-
tions, it opens up the bottom surface of these cutting heads near the bottom of the grinder.
This is where a considerable amount of the main cutting is done and is: A) a vital part of its
versatility B) allows for optimum cutting utilization in a comfortable and safe position.
2. Direction of Waste: With the safety guard properly adjusted, direction of wood chips and
sha
vings will be angularly deflected over the top of Lancelot
®
and Squire
®
, hitting the top of
the work piece and away from the operator’s hands and face. If the guard is retained at 90°,
wood waste is directed upwards toward the hands/face.
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NEVER
OPERATE
WITHOUT
GUARD
INCORRECT
CORRECT