ANGLE GRINDER
INSTALLATION
TOOL SET UP
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Switch is in the OFF position and un-
plug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing
any procedure in this section.
ADJUSTING THE WHEEL GUARD
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Make sure that the Switch is in the OFF position and un-
plug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing
any procedure in this section.
1.
Pull out the Wheel Guard Lock Lever.
2.
Rotate the Wheel Guard as needed to shield you during the
planned work.
3.
Push the Wheel Guard Lock Lever back into place to
secure the Wheel Guard.
4.
Check the Wheel Guard to ensure it is rmly in place.
Adjust if necessary before proceeding.
INSTALLING AUXILIARY SIDE HANDLE
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Do not operate this tool with one hand only or without
the Side Handle properly installed.
1.
The Side Handle may be installed in one of two positions,
on either side of the Gear Housing.
3.
Screw the threaded end of the Side Handle clockwise into
the selected position. Tighten securely before beginning
work.
INSTALLING A NON-THREADED GRINDING WHEEL
OR CUT-OFF WHEEL
1.
For a Grinding Wheel, it MUST be:
rated to at least 11,000 RPM
•
•
no larger than 5" in diameter
•
fitted with a 7/8" round arbor hole
•
from 0.16" to 0.28" thick
•
a type of grinding wheel suitable for surface grinding,
not edge grinding
•
dry and clean
•
proven undamaged by inspection and by the ring-test
explained below
For a Cut-Off Wheel, it MUST be:
rated to at least 11,000 RPM
•
•
no larger than 5" in diameter
•
fitted with a 7/8" round arbor hole
•
suitable for edge grinding, not surface grinding
•
dry and clean
•
proven undamaged by visual inspection and by the
ring-test explained below
WARNING
When using a Cut-Off Wheel, a wheel guard designed
speci cally for Cut-Off Wheels (not included) must be
installed for adequate protection if the wheel fails.
2.
Press in and hold the Spindle Lock to prevent the Spindle
from turning.
3.
Remove the Flange Nut. Keep the Flange in position on the
Spindle.
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INSTALLATION