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CONCRETE GRINDER ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 125mm Model 180mm Model CAUTION: For tools equipped with overload protection, when the motor shuts off due to overload, always run the machine with no load for at least 3 minutes to reduce temperature before returning to operation to avoid burn-out of the motor.
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Model 125mm Model 180mm Model Power Input 110-120V:1700W, 220-240V:2200W Voltage 110-120V~ 50-60Hz , 220-240V~ 50-60Hz (See machine nameplate) No Load/min 4500 ~ 9500 3200 - 6500 Wheel Diameter 125mm (5") 180mm (7") Spindle Thread Arbor 22.23mm (7/8") & 25.4 (1") 22.23mm (7/8") Dimensions 246mm x 280mm x 325mm...
General Safety Rules WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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5. SERVICE Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Only use original Festool parts for repair and maintenance. The use of incompatible accessories or spare parts can result in electric shocks or other injuries.
and may cause loss of control. • 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.
• Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand. • Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging. •...
injury. BEFORE USING THIS TOOL WARNING: Some dust created by the power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-bases paints •...
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• Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery. Know Your Machine. Read and thoroughly understand the Operator’s Manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential for hazards peculiar to this tool. To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with moving parts, don’t do layout, assembly, or setup work on the machine while any parts are moving.
from the outlet to avoid injury or possible death from electrical shock. MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage, this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep dust from interfering with normal motor ventilation. Connect this tool to a power source with the appropriate voltage for your model. If the motor won’t start, turn the switch “OFF”...
BASIC OPERATION NOTE: Make sure that the power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate of the machine and that switch is “OFF” before connecting the tool to the power circuit. THE SWITCH The machine has a lockable trigger switch. Squeeze the trigger to Trigger Switch start the machine.
This machine is designed specifically for dry grinding of concrete and similar materials. It uses dry diamond cup wheels and must be used with a suitable vacuum cleaner. Never exhaust the dust directly into the atmosphere. To attach vacuum hose to Dust Port,hold machine firmly with one hand. Then with a twisting motion push the vacuum hose onto the Dust Port.
INSTALLING DIAMOND CUP INSTALLING DIAMOND CUP WHEELS W/ M14 FEMALE THREAD. WHEELS WITH ARBOR HOLE. Face Spanner Wrench Lock Nut Wrench L-Hex Wrench L-Hex Wrench Arbor Nut Inner Flange STORAGE CAUTION: Do not store machine resting on its bristles – Store on its side. CAUTION: Do not store machine with its power supply cable pinched.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on the machine. Keep the tool clean. Remove accumulated dust from working parts. Make sure that the tool operates properly. Periodically check screws and bolts for tightness.
FLOOR GRINDING TROLLEY PARTS LIST Parts Name Q'ty HANDLE GRIP-LEFT REAR HANDLE GRIP-LEFT FRONT HANDLE GRIP-RIGHT REAR HANDLE GRIP-RIGHT FRONT SCREW M4 x 45 SCREW M4 x 30 SCREW M4 x 12 HANDLE COLUMN DEPTH ADJUST NUT FRAME WIRE LEAD 14AWG x 12cm MOTOR SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CABLE...
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