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Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
1.This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. Read
all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
2.Operations such as polishing are not recommended to be performed with this power tool.
Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause
personal injury.
3.Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not
assure safe operation.
4.The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than their RATED SPEED can break and fly apart.
5.The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded
or controlled.
6.The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit
the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
of control.
7.Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself
and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at
maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
8.Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and
workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The
eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9.Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
10.Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock
the operator.
11.Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
12.Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
13.Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Figure 8A
Figure 8B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Installing and Changing Accessories
WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Always disconnect the tool from the power outlet
before making any adjustment, installing or changing the disc.
1.(SEE FIGURE 8) Press the spindle lock
button (1) to stop the spindle from turning.
NOTE: Spindle may require slight back
and forth rotation to engage lock.
CAUTION: Never depress spindle lock
button while tool is in use and wheel
is spinning.
2.Using spanner (5), remove retaining nut (4)
from spindle. Rotate nut counterclockwise
to loosen.
3.Remove the disc (3) and inner flange
washer (2). Follow installation instructions
below for the type disc or accessory
being fitted:
Disc Grinding Wheels
1.(SEE FIGURE 8A) Place inner flange washer
(2) on the tool spindle (rotate as necessary)
so that the tabs of the washer are engaged
with flats on the spindle.
2.Place the grinding disc (3) onto the spindle
with the label facing the grinder. The hole
in the disc should fit over the shoulder on
the inner washer.
3.Thread retaining nut (4) onto spindle with
shoulder section facing the disc.
4.Using the spanner, rotate the retaining nut
clockwise to tighten.
Disc Cut-Off Wheels and Wire Wheels*
1.(SEE FIGURE 8B) Place inner flange washer
(2) on the tool spindle (rotate as necessary)
so that the tabs of the washer are engaged
with flats on the spindle.
2.Place the cut-off wheel (3) onto the spindle
with the label facing the grinder. The hole
in the wheel should fit over the shoulder on
the inner washer.
3.Thread retaining nut (4) onto spindle with
shoulder section facing AWAY from the disc.
4.Using the spanner, rotate the retaining nut
clockwise to tighten.
Figure 8
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Spindle
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