Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use; Installing Guard - GMC AG115MGCL Manual De Instrucciones

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Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all
its features and functions.
Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition.
• If any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced
before attempting to use this tool.

Before Use

Warning: Always unplug the grinder from the mains supply before
attempting to fit or replace any attachment. Never fit any attachment
with a maximum speed lower than the no load speed of the machine.
• All discs and accessories must be subjected to a visual inspection
prior to installation, to ensure they are in good condition and within
their expiry date. If in doubt, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
• Always check all parts and attachments are secure, and that
rotating parts will not foul on guards or machine case
• Always hold the machine, using both hands, by the
handles provided
• Be aware that the cast metal gear housing may get hot during use
• Hot air will be emitted from the ventilation holes
• Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obscured in any way
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the
task. Use of this machine requires ear defenders, eye protection,
gloves, breathing protection, and if appropriate a hard hat
Fitting the auxiliary handle
WARNING: To ensure operator safety,
ALWAYS use the Auxiliary Handle (2).
Install it at the most appropriate position
for the individual task.
1. Screw the auxiliary handle clockwise
into one of the two mounting points of
the gear housing. Tighten by hand
Note: The auxiliary handle can be
mounted to the left or right hand side of the gear housing.
2. To remove the handle, unscrew anti-clockwise
Adjusting, removing and installing the wheel guards
WARNING: The correct guard MUST be installed for each application
before operation commences. This is a legal requirement.
WARNING: NEVER install a cutting disc or superabrasive cutting
wheel without the correct cutting wheel guard (optional accessory)
in place.
Note: The guard must be adjusted so that it is situated between
the disc and the operator. Reset the guard if the work angle or the
position of the operator changes. Seek professional guidance if you
are unsure how to operate the guards or any other safety features of
the machine correctly.
Note: The grinder is supplied with the Grinding Guard
(10) pre-installed.
Adjusting the guard
1. Open the Quick-Release Clamp (9)
2. The guard can be moved through a
range of approximately 90°, so that it
can be placed between the disc and
the operator at any required
work angle
3. Close the quick-release clamp
Note: If the clamp is too loose or too tight,
open completely and adjust the lever
tightening screw.
Removing guard
Note: Skip Step 1 if no disc is installed.
1. Depress the Spindle Lock Button (3),
rotate the spindle until you feel the
lock engage, use the Pin Spanner (8)
to remove the Threaded Flange (5)
and remove the disc
2. Open the Quick-Release Clamp (9),
rotate the guard until the protrusions
on the band of the guard are aligned
with the notches on the gear housing, and remove the guard

Installing guard

1. Loosen the Quick-Release Clamp (9)
2. Align the protrusions on the wheel guard band with the notches on
the gear housing
3. Push the guard onto the gear housing and adjust position
4. Close the quick-release clamp
Note: If the clamp is too loose or too tight, open completely and adjust
the lever tightening screw.
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