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Safety Warnings Specific for
Sanding Operations
a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations, when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents
a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc, or
kickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire
Brushing Operations
a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during
ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive
load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing
and/or skin.
b) If the use of the guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not
allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire
wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work load and centrifugal
forces.
Additional grinder safety
WARNING: When using straight and depressed centre cutting-off wheels
(type 41 and 42) plus grinding wheels that grind on the edge only (type 1), a
cutting guard or cut-off guard must be fitted.
WARNING: DO NOT operate a grinder without the appropriate guards in
place. Reset the guard if the work angle or the position of the person operating
the machine changes.
WARNING: Always check for an expiry date of the grinding or cutting disc
before use (remove from tool if necessary). This will be either printed on the
label or stamped on the inner steel ring of the disc. DO NOT use an expired
disc as it may shatter in use.
• Do not touch grinding or cutting discs after use until they have cooled
down
• Reset the ON/OFF switch of the tool to the 'OFF' position whenever the
power is interrupted
• The machine can be subject to overload if too much application force is
exerted. Overload can lead to overheating and damage of the power tool.
After use, continue to run the tool at no-load for several minutes in order to
cool it down by using the fan of the motor
• When operating the grinder, it is an essential safety requirement that the
correct type of guard is installed for each application to prevent injury.
For example, a cutting guard must be installed when using a cutting or
diamond disc, and a grinding guard must be used with grinding discs
• Grinding tool accessories must be mounted, used and stored in
compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations
• Use the correct type of cutting or grinding disc for the task and material.
Check the label on the disc or accessory to find out if it is appropriate to
use on the workpiece
• If discs are supplied with blotters they must be fitted and used correctly.
Not fitting blotters may cause the disc to shatter in use and be a safety risk
• Ensure the cutting/grinding disc or accessory is fitted correctly and
securely before use. Run the machine with the disc or accessory fitted,
but without load, for a reasonable time before attempting to cut/grind. If
excessive vibration occurs, stop the machine, investigate and correct the
cause before use. Seek professional guidance if you are in doubt about
how to operate the machine safely
• Do not allow discs to become wet or contaminated with oil. If you suspect
a disc has degraded in storage, or if you are unsure whether its expiry date
has passed, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
• Do not attempt to cut or grind magnesium or any alloy that has high
magnesium content
• Hold the machine appropriately to ensure that debris produced does not
land on skin or clothing
115mm Angle Grinder
• Do not touch the spindle lock button while the tool is operating
• A grinding disc will gradually wear down during use, reducing its size. If
a disc becomes too small to work with easily, stop using it and replace it
with a new disc
Additional safety for super abrasives
• Superabrasives are generally inflexible and could shatter, so must
be handled with the utmost care. Damaged or improperly mounted
superabrasives are dangerous and can cause SEVERE injury to the user
and other people in the vicinity
• Types of superabrasive wheels include diamond cutting discs, welded
metal discs, CBN discs etc. Choose your superabrasive tool carefully,
taking into consideration the workpiece material, the machine dimensions
and capabilities. Make sure the machine does not exceed the maximum
operating speed of the superabrasive disc
• NEVER use superabrasive cutting discs for side grinding, as this might lead
to the disc shattering
• Superabrasive wheels have to be carefully inspected and tested before
mounting. Metal wheels should be subjected to a sound test: hold the
wheel on a mandrel or with a finger inserted through the bore, then tap
it with a non-metallic object at several points and listen each time to the
sound produced. An intact wheel will produce a clear 'bell like' metallic
sound. Damaged wheels will give a dull, chattering sound. If in doubt, DO
NOT USE, MARK AS DAMAGED AND DISCARD
• Make sure the machine's mounting flange is compatible with the
superabrasive wheel. Refer to the manufacturer's mounting instructions
• ALWAYS conduct a test run after mounting, with no load for at least 30
seconds, to determine if the wheel runs balanced and does not produce
excessive vibration. If it does, switch OFF IMMEDIATELY, remove the disc,
inspect, re-mount and re-test if no damage is detected
• If planning on using the superabrasive wheel with a coolant, liquid dust
suppressant or lubricant, first check if the wheel, machine and workpiece
are compatible with wet cutting and with the compound to be used.
Always apply liquid to an already running wheel, never to a non-moving
tool, as the unbalance could lead to the rupture of the wheel. When
switching OFF, remove the liquid supply first and let the machine run at
no-load, until centrifugal forces have drained all liquid from the wheel. Dry
off the wheel after use, and prevent liquid from being absorbed into the
wheel
Product Familiarisation
1
Spindle
2
Threaded Flange
3
Inner Flange
4
Spindle Lock Button
5
ON/OFF Slider Switch
6
Rear Handle
7
Auxiliary Handle
8
Grinding Guard
9
Pin Spanner
Accessories (not shown):
• 1 x Spare Carbon Brush
Intended Use
Portable mains-powered angle grinder using 115mm diameter discs, suitable
for light-to-medium duty grinding. Also suitable for wire brushing and sanding
operations. Suitable for cutting-off operations only when a compatible cut-off
guard is fitted (additional purchase required).
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