5.7.5 Personal protective equipment
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The user and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection, a hard
6 Before use
CAUTION
Wear gloves when fitting or removing parts, when
making adjustments or when remedying malfunc-
tions.
WARNING
Never use the power tool without the guard.
CAUTION
Before using another accessory that is recommended
for the angle grinder in conjunction with the an-
gle grinders mentioned above, read the operating
instructions for the applicable angle grinder and ob-
serve all instructions.
6.1 Fitting the side handle
WARNING
The side handle must be fitted for all types of work.
The side handle may be screwed onto the power tool on
the right or left.
6.2 Guard
CAUTION
Adjust the position of the guard to suit the require-
ments of the work being done.
CAUTION
The closed side of the guard must always face the
operator.
6.2.1 Fitting the guard or guard with cover plate 7
NOTE
The guard is equipped with locating lugs that ensure only
guards of a type suitable for use with the power tool can
be fitted. The locating lugs of the guard fit into the guard
mount on the power tool.
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hat, ear protection, protective gloves and breathing
protection while the power tool is in use.
1.
Fit the guard onto the drive spindle collar so that the
two triangular marks on the guard and on the power
tool in alignment.
2.
Press the guard onto the drive spindle collar; press
the guard release button and then rotate the guard
until it engages and the guard release button jumps
back to its outset position.
6.2.2 Adjusting the guard 8
1.
Press the guard release button and then rotate the
guard until it engages in the desired position.
6.2.3 Removing the guard or guard with cover plate
1.
Press the guard release button and then rotate the
guard until the triangular marks on the guard and
the power tool are in alignment.
2.
Lift off the guard.
6.2.4 Fitting and removing the front cover 9
1.
Press the front cover onto the standard guard, with
the closed side positioned as shown in the illustra-
tion, until it engages.
2.
To remove the front cover, release the catch and
then pull the front cover away from the standard
guard.
6.3 Fitting and removing the disc 10 11
CAUTION
Wear gloves when fitting or removing parts, when
making adjustments or when remedying malfunc-
tions.
DANGER
Check that the speed rating printed on the cutting
or grinding disc is equal to or higher than the rated
speed of the power tool.
DANGER
Check the condition of the grinding disc before us-
ing it. Do not use discs that are broken, cracked or
damaged in any way.