• Do not use worn discs intended for larger power tools. A disc
intended for a larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed
of a smaller tool and may break.
• When using dual-purpose discs, always use a guard that is suitable
for the task at hand. Failure to use the correct guard may result in
it not providing the desired level of protection, which could lead to
serious injury.
• Do not "jam" the cutting disc or apply excessive pressure. Do not
attempt to make cuts that are too deep. Overloading the disc
increases its load and susceptibility to twisting or jamming during
cutting, as well as the risk of kickback or disc breakage.
• Do not position your body in line with the rotating blade or behind
it. When the blade moves away from your body during operation,
any kickback may cause the rotating blade and power tool to be
thrown directly towards you.
• If the disc becomes jammed or cutting is interrupted for any reason,
switch off the power tool and hold it steady until the disc comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cutting disc from the
cutting area while the disc is in motion, as this may cause kickback.
Investigate the cause of the disc jamming and take action to
eliminate it.
• Do not resume cutting in the workpiece. Wait until the blade reaches
full speed and then carefully resume cutting. If you resume
operation of the power tool in the workpiece, the blade may jam,
shift or kick back.
• Support panels or other oversized items to minimise the risk of
blade jamming and kickback. Large items tend to sag under their
own weight. Supports should be placed under the item near the
cutting line and the edges of the item on both sides of the blade.
• Use extreme caution when making "pocket cuts" in existing walls or
other blind areas. A protruding blade may cut through gas or water
pipes, electrical wiring, or objects that could cause kickback.
• Do not attempt to make curved cuts. Excessive blade load
increases pressure and susceptibility to blade twisting or jamming
during cutting, and the risk of blade kickback or breakage, which
can result in serious injury.
• Do not allow any loose parts of the polishing cap or its fastening
cords to rotate freely. Tuck away or trim any loose fastening cords.
Loose and rotating fastening cords can wrap around your fingers or
catch on the workpiece.
• CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF OPERATOR KICKBACK:
• Kickback is a sudden reaction to jamming or snagging of a rotating
wheel, pad, brush or other accessory. Jamming or snagging causes
the rotating accessory to stop abruptly, which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be pushed in the opposite direction of
the accessory's rotation at the point of jamming.
• For example, if a grinding wheel becomes caught or jammed by the
workpiece, the edge of the grinding wheel entering the point of
jamming may dig into the surface of the material, causing the
grinding wheel to jump or be thrown out. The grinding wheel may
rebound towards or away from the operator, depending on the
direction of movement of the grinding wheel at the moment of
jamming. Under such conditions, grinding wheels may also fracture.
• Kickback is the result of improper use of the power tool and/or
incorrect procedures or working conditions and can be avoided by
taking the appropriate precautions listed below:
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Hold the power tool firmly with both hands and
position your body and arms so that you can
counteract the force of kickback. Always use the
auxiliary handle, if the tool has one, to gain
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control torque
reactions or kickback forces if the appropriate
precautions are taken.
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Never place your hands near rotating accessories.
Kickback may cause the accessory to rebound towards
your hands.
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Do not position your body in the area where the
power tool will move in the event of kickback.
Kickback will cause the tool to be thrown in the opposite
direction to the wheel's movement at the point of
contact.
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Be particularly careful when working in corners, on
sharp edges, etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory. Corners or sharp edges can cause the
accessory to snag or bounce, resulting in loss of control
or kickback.
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Do not fit a wood carving chain blade, a segmented
diamond blade with a circumferential gap greater
than 10 mm, or a toothed blade. These blades cause
frequent kickback and loss of control.
Explanation of pictograms used.
1. Caution: take special precautions
2. Read the operating instructions and observe the warnings
and safety precautions contained therein!
3. Use personal protective equipment (safety goggles, ear
protectors, dust mask)
4. Wear protective gloves
5. Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance or repair work.
6. Keep children away from the tool
7. Protect from rain
8. Protection class II
9. EAC certification mark.
10. Ukrainian market certification mark
MARKINGS ON THE DEVICE
RRRR
-year of manufacture
MM
- month of manufacture
Y
-additional designation
XXXXX
-serial number
NNN
-additional marking
DESIGN AND APPLICATION
An angle grinder is a hand-held power tool with class II insulation.
The device is driven by a single-phase commutator motor, whose
rotational speed is reduced by means of a toothed angular gear. It
can be used for both grinding and cutting. This type of power tool is
widely used for removing all types of burrs from the surfaces of metal
elements, surface treatment of welds, cutting thin-walled pipes and
small metal elements, etc. With the appropriate accessories, an
angle grinder can be used not only for cutting and grinding, but also
for cleaning, e.g. rust, paint coatings, etc.
Its areas of application include broadly understood repair and
construction work, not only related to metals. An angle grinder can
also be used for cutting and grinding building materials, e.g. bricks,
paving stones, ceramic tiles, etc.
The device is intended for dry use only and is not suitable for
polishing. Do not use the power tool for purposes other than
those for which it is intended.
Improper use.
• Do not process materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is
carcinogenic.
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