Setting up
Multi-position front handle
Screw the front handle (5) into the most suitable mounting port (6) (left side or right side) to suit the application. Ensure that the handle is fully screwed in place and firm.
Disc guard
WARNING. Switch off the grinder and disconnect it from the power point.
NOTE. Grinding operations normally require the angle grinder to be held with the grinding disc parallel to the plane of the workpiece whilst cutting operations normally require the angle grinder to be held with the cutting disc at right angles to the workpiece. Take the time to find the best combination of front handle and slimline handle positions to suit the task on hand. It can make a considerable difference to the levels of convenience and safety of operation.
1. Open the quick release guard lever (14).
2.Position the lug on the inside of the central guard ring in the vertical slot in the spindle cover and press the guard onto the spindle cover.
3.Twist the guard to the appropriate position for either grinding or cutting.
4.Lock the guard in position with the quick release guard lever.
Operation
This angle grinder can be used for grinding and cutting steel, stone or ceramic workpieces such as pipe, box section, rectangular, angle iron steel bar,
house bricks and tiles. Do not attempt to grind wood or a soft metal such as lead. The material will quickly “fill” the disc and render it useless.
Before starting the grinder first ensure that the disc, disc guard and tool are in good condition.
Position the guard (4) as described in the disc guard section so that it will deflect hot sparks away from the operator.
Switching on and off
1.Plug the power cord into the power point.
2.Start the tool by depressing the on/off trigger switch (1). Release the trigger to stop the tool.
3.If you press the lock on button
(2) while the trigger switch is
depressed, the switch is kept in the operating position. To release the lock on button, press and release the trigger switch.
4.Hold the grinder firmly while it is switched on and only apply gentle pressure to the workpiece. Little more than the weight of the tool should be applied to give the best and most efficient material removal. Forcing and excessive pressure can cause dangerous disc fracture or damage to
the tool. Hold the grinder at approximately 15° to 30º to the work and move slowly.
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