" (3.9 mm) Chargers: 1-hour, diagnostic (054-3103-0 or 054-3101-4; both sold separately) Weight: 6 lb 11 oz (3.04 kg) without battery NEED ASSISTANCE? Call us on our toll-free Customer Support Line: 1-800-689-9928 Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following: General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid contact between the operator's body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, WARNING: Read and understand radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There all instructions. Failure to follow all is an increased risk of electric shock if the instructions listed below may result in operator's body is grounded.
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Do not use a power tool if it cannot be turned ON or OFF using the power switch. Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the A tool that cannot be controlled using the switch is in the OFF position before switch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
POWER TOOL SAFETY SERVICE – cont’d WARNING: Always wear gloves to protect your hands from hot sparks. When servicing a tool, use only identical WARNING: replacement parts. Follow the instructions Always wear hearing in the Maintenance section of this Manual. protection and a dust mask.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Before attaching the grinding disc, inspect Never cover the air vents in the motor it for visible defects. If it is cracked, housing with your hands while operating chipped or warped do not install it. the grinder. Use only grinding discs in compliance with ANSI Standard B7.1 and rated for a speed greater than 6,500 RPM.
BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY Battery packs and chargers must be purchased separately. This angle grinder has been designed to be powered by one of the following battery packs: ● 18 V Nickel-Cadmium #054-3102-2 ● 18 V Lithium-ion #054-3100-6 WARNING: Only use the battery packs listed above to power this tool.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the cordless angle grinder. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz...
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS ANGLE GRINDER NOTE: Battery & Charger are NOT included and must be purchased separately. This angle grinder is compatible with all 18 V PowerXchange batteries. Battery release button ON/OFF switch Spindle locking button Assist handle Disc Guard Battery pack Inner disc (sold separately)
ACCESSORIES AND CONTENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Battery packs and chargers must be purchased separately. WARNING: Use only grinding and cut-off discs that are recommended for This angle grinder has been designed to this cordless angle grinder. Follow the be powered by one of the following battery instructions that accompany the packs: ●...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE ASSIST HANDLE Remove the battery from the angle grinder. Install the assist handle (1) by screwing it clockwise into the left side (2) of the gear housing (3) (Fig. 1). NOTE: The handle can be installed on either the left or right side or the top of the grinder gear housing, depending upon operator preference (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING A BATTERY IN THE ANGLE GRINDER – cont’d NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully engaged with the mounting slots in the tool handle. The battery release buttons will “click” into place when the battery is fully installed WARNING: Do not immerse the...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE GUARD – cont’d Lift off the guard retainer washer (8). Place the guard (9) on the gear housing (10) (Fig. 5). NOTE: Make sure the hole in guard fits over the mounting boss (11) on the gear housing and that the wave crest washer (12) is in place.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A GRINDING DISC WARNING: Use the correct size of grinding disc. Never use a disc thinner than ". Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the outer clamp nut (1) until spindle locks (Fig. 9). Turn the outer clamp nut counter clockwise and remove it from the spindle.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Have you read “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER WARNING: TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” on pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 &10 of this Manual? If not, please do it now before you operate this angle grinder. Your safety depends on Every time you use the angle grinder you should verify the following: Grinding disc is correct for the type of material being ground Grinding disc is in good condition and securely tightened onto the spindle...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH – cont’d To turn the angle grinder ON: Slide the centre lock-off button (1) to the right with your thumb (Fig. 10). While holding the lock-off button toward the right, press forward on the front of the ON/OFF switch button (2) until it “snaps”...
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GRINDING – cont’d WARNING: Never use your angle grinder without eye protection. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. The efficient operation of the angle grinder begins by controlling the pressure and surface contact between the grinding disc and the workpiece.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GRINDING – cont’d CLEANING Use just enough pressure to keep the DO NOT use solvents when cleaning grinder from chattering or bouncing. Heavy plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible pressure will decrease its speed and put a to damage from various types of strain on the motor.
PARTS LIST ® WARNING: When servicing, use only Mastercraft replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the angle grinder. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this angle grinder may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 502000 Nut M6 214907 Pinion 520027 Bearing 6000 224306 Bearing clamp B 6516400812 Screw M4×8 6100740101 Drive shaft 4600750101 Rubber drive link 500806 Screw ST2.9×8 5101920101 Drive link tray connector 5610310101 6511500812 Screw M5×8 5403430101...
3-Year Limited Warranty This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying cases, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...
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