The label o nyourtool m ay include t hefollowing symbols. The
symbols andtheir d efinitions areasfollows:
V
.......... volts
A .......... amperes
Hz ............ hertz
min .......... minutes
........ direct current
[] .............. Class II Construction
_ .............. earthing terminal
INTRODUCTION
COMPONENTS
A. Trigger Switch
B. Lock-On Button
C. Spindle Lock Button
W .......... watts
"_ .......... alternating current
no .......... no load speed
.......... safety alert symbol
.../min ....revolutions per
minute
D. Side Handle
E. Guard (Type 27, open
beneath wheel or
accessory)
ASSEMBLY
_ CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any
adjustments
or removing or installing attachments or acces-
sories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
rear part of the switch to ensure that the tool is off.
ATTACHING SIDE HANDLE
The side handle can be fitted to either side of the gear
case in the threaded holes, as shown. Before using the
tool, check that the handle is tightened securely.
ACCESSORIES
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing
pads and flanges to use with grinder accessories. See
pages 5-6 for information
on choosing the correct
accessories.
_},CAUTION:
Accessories
must be rated for at least the speed
recommended on the tool warning label Wheels and other acces-
sories running over their rated speed may fly apart and cause
injury. Threaded accessories
must have a 5/8" - 11 hub. Every
unthreaded accessory must have a 7/8" arbor hole. ff it does not, it
may have been designed for a circular saw. Use only the acces-
sories shown on pages 5-6 of this manual Accessory ratings must
always be above listed tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.
OPERATION
Switch
i_ CAUTION: Check that the tool is not locked ON before connect-
ing it to a power supply, ff the trigger switch is locked ON when the
tool is connected
to the power supply, it will start immediately.
Damage to your tool or personal injury may result.
To start the tool, squeeze the trigger switch (A). To turn the tool off,
release the switch. The tool can be locked on for continuous use by
holding the trigger switch depressed while you depress the switch
locking button next to the trigger. Hold the lock-on button (B) in as
you gently release the trigger. Release the locking button and the
tool will continue to run. To turn the tool off from a locked on condi-
tion, squeeze and release the trigger once.