Angle Grinder 241-0438 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Overview/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS! Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The “term power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. WARNING: Risk of fire and electric shock. Dry location use only. Do not expose to rain. Risk of injury. WORK AREA SAFETY 1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ensure that these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. 2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ANGLE GRINDER 1. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, use only the batteries and charger listed. Battery pack Charger 252-8024 252-8028 252-8029 252-8030 252-8031 252-8032 252-8025 252-8036 252-8037 252-8044 252-8033 252-8034 2. This power tool is intended to function as a grinder. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body. 13 Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards. 14. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials. 15.
DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
OVERVIEW Switch button Spindle-lock button Side handle Spindle Inner flange Guardadjusting lever Grinding wheel Wheel guard Outer flange SPECIFICATIONS Rated speed 9000 RPM Wheel diameter 4 -1/2" (115 mm) Arbor size 5/8" Tool weight (without battery) 3 lbs.(1.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to plug in the power cord, attach the battery, or operate the tool until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. CONTENTS Cordless angle grinder, side handle, wrench, 4-1/2” grinding wheel and instruction manual. UNPACKING WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool.
OPERATION 2. Depress the battery-release button located on the front of the battery pack to release the battery pack. 3. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it from the tool. ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. 2) WARNING: Firmly grasp the body of the tool and the side handle before starting. The tool is switched “ON” with the switch button located at the top of the motor housing. The switch can be locked in the “ON” position, a convenience for long grinding operations.
OPERATION ADJUST THE GUARD (FIG. 4) MOUNTING THE WHEEL (FIG. 5-6) WARNING: Failure to remove the battery pack from the cordless angle grinder when assembling parts, making adjustments, or changing application tools could result in accidental starting and cause serious injury. WARNING: Only use grinding wheels for which the maximum safe operating speed is rated at or above 13200 RPM. Never use damaged or imbalanced grinding wheels. Do not exceed the recommended wheel diameter.
OPERATION 5. Thread the outer flange on the spindle with the flat side of the flange facing up, making sure that the opening in the wheel is positioned around the raised portion of the outer flange (FIG. 6). 6. Press the spindle-lock button to prevent movement of the spindle. 7. Keep the spindle-lock button depressed; tighten the threaded outer flange by turning it clockwise with the wrench (FIG. 6). WARNING: Keep the guard between you and the wheel. Do not direct the guard opening toward your body. FIG.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. For more information, call the toll-free helpline, at 1-866917-4374. WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician. For more information, call the toll-free help-line, at 1-866-917-4374. WARNING: Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, the tool should be unplugged from the power supply.
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