Klutch NT18G Manual Del Operador página 10

WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPlICATIoNS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Grinding metals
 Sanding wood or metal surfaces
WARNING:
Battery products are always in operating condition.
Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not
in use or carrying at your side.
INSTAllING/REMoVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4, page 12.
To install:
 Insert the battery pack.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
To remove:
 Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
loCK-oFF BUTToN
See Figure 5, page 12.
The lock-off button is located on the handle above the
switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in
order to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time
the trigger is released.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 5, page 12.
To turn the grinder oN, depress and hold lock-off button,
then depress the switch trigger. To turn it oFF, release the
switch trigger.
PoSITIoNING THE GUARD
See Figure 6, page 13.
The guard on the grinder should be correctly positioned
depending on which side the handle is mounted. Never use
the grinder without the guard correctly in place.
WARNING:
Never place the guard so that it is in front of the grinder.
This could result in serious injury because sparks and
loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be
directed toward the operator. Always place the guard in
the correct location as shown.
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oPERATIoN
To reposition the guard:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Unlock the guard clasp by pulling the clasp out, away
 Rotate the guard to its correct position as shown.
 Lock the guard clasp by pushing the clasp in.
oPERATING THE GRINDER
See Figure 7, page 13.
Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are
recommended for the material to be ground. Make sure
that the minimum operating speed of any accessory wheel
selected is 6,500 r/min. or more. The grinding wheel provided
with the grinder is suitable for grinding welds, preparing
surfaces to be welded, grinding structural steel, and grinding
stainless steel.
To operate the grinder:
 Secure all work in a vise or clamp to a workbench.
 Hold the grinder in front and away from you with both
 Turn on the grinder and let the motor and grinding wheel
 Lower the grinder gradually until the grinding wheel
 Keep the grinder tilted at an angle from 5 to 15 degrees.
 Move the grinder continuously at a steady, consistent
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from the grinder.
NoTE: Be sure the raised ridge on the guard is seated
in the groove on the bearing cap. Never use the grinder
without the guard in place and properly adjusted.
DANGER:
Never use the grinder with the guard removed. It has been
designed for use only with the guard installed. Attempting
to use grinder with guard removed will result in loose
particles being thrown against the operator resulting in
serious personal injury.
hands, keeping the grinding wheel clear of the workpiece.
build up to full speed.
contacts the workpiece.
WARNING:
To prevent loss of control and possible serious personal
injury, always operate the grinder with both hands,
keeping one hand on the side handle.
pace.
NOTICE:
If the grinder is held in one spot too long, it will gouge
and cut grooves in the workpiece. If the grinder is held
at too sharp an angle, it will also gouge the workpiece
because of concentration of pressure on a small area.