English
Angle grinder
INTENDED USE
This tool is intended for grinding, cutting and deburring
metal and stone materials without the use of water; with
the appropriate accessories the tool can also be used for
brushing and sanding
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT ELEMENTS
1. Spindle
2. Clamping fl ange
3. Spanner
4. Spindle-lock button
5. Auxiliary handle
6. Safety guard
7. Mounting fl ange
8. On/off locking switch
9. Switch-lock knob
SAFETY
WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all in-
structions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re
and/or serious injury.
● Only use this tool for dry grinding/cutting
● Only use the fl anges which are supplied with this tool
● This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
● Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
ACCESSORIES
● Use the original SBM Group accessories which can be
obtained from your SBM Group dealer
● For mounting/using non- SBM Group accessories ob-
serve the instructions of the manufacturer concerned
● Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
● Do not use damaged, deformed or vibrating grinding/
cutting discs
● Handle and store grinding/cutting discs carefully to
avoid chipping and cracking
● Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease
● Do not use a grinding/cutting disc that is larger than the
maximum recommended size
● Only use grinding/cutting discs with a hole diameter
which fi ts mounting fl ange (7) without play; never use
reducers or adaptors to fi t large-hole grinding/cutting discs
● Never use grinding/cutting discs with a threaded hole,
of which the thread is not long enough to accept the spin-
dle length of the tool
● Never use accessories with a "blind" threaded hole
smaller than M14 x 21 mm
OUTDOOR USE
● Connect the tool via a fault current (FI) circuit breaker
with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum
● Only use an extension cord which is intended for out-
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door use and equipped with a splashproof coupling-sock-
et
BEFORE USE
● Before using the tool for the fi rst time, it is recommend-
ed to receive practical information
● Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is
considered carcinogenic)
● Take protective measures when during work dust can
develop that is harmful to one's health, combustible or ex-
plosive (some dusts are considered carcinogenic); wear a
dust mask and work with dust/chip extraction when con-
nectable
● Be careful of hidden electrical wires or gas- and water
pipes; check the work area, for instance with a metal de-
tector
● Be careful when cutting grooves, especially in support-
ing walls (slots in supporting walls are subject to country-
specifi c regulations; these regulations are to be observed
under all circumstances)
● Clamp the workpiece in case it does not remain
stationa ry from its own weight
● Do not clamp the tool in a vice
● Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with
a capacity of 16 Amps (UK 13 Amps)
● Wear protective glasses and gloves, hearing protection
and sturdy shoes; when necessary, also wear an apron
● Always mount auxiliary handle (5) and protective guard
(6); never use the tool without them
● Be sure tool is switched off when plugging in
DURING USE
● Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
● If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug;
never use the tool with a damaged cord
● Push spindle-lock button (4) only when spindle (1) is at
a standstill
● Keep hands away from rotating accessories
● When grinding metal, sparks are generated; keep other
persons and combustible material from work area
● In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction, immedi-
ately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
● In case the cutting disc is blocked, resulting in jerking
forces on the tool, immediately switch off the tool
● In case of current interruption or when the plug is ac-
cidentally pulled out, unlock the on/off switch (8) imme-
diately and put it in the OFF-position in order to prevent
uncontrolled restarting
● Do not apply so much pressure on the tool that it comes
to a standstill
AFTER USE
● Before you put down the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
● After switching off the tool, never stop the rotation of the
accessory by a lateral force applied against it
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
● Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live)
wire in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
● If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
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