Ozito AGB-1200 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING
Sparking visible through the housing air vents
• Keep the ventilation vents of the angle grinder clean at all times, if possible,
prevent foreign matter from entering the vents.
A small amount of sparking may be visible through the housing vents.
• The grease in the gearbox will require replacement / replenishment after
This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
extensive use of the grinder. Please see a qualified electrical repairer to
provide this service. Excessive sparking visible through the housing air vents
• After each use, blow air through the angle grinder housing to ensure it is
and/or the grinder failing to operate
free from all dust particles which may build up. Build up of dust particles may
cause the angle grinder to overheat and fail. May indicate the carbon brushes have worn out and need to be
replaced. Carbon brushes should only be replaced by a qualified
• If the enclosure of the angle grinder requires cleaning, do not use solvents but
electrician or power tool repairer.
a moist soft cloth only. Never let any liquid get inside the angle grinder; never
immerse any part of the angle grinder into a liquid.
• Make sure cutting and grinding wheels are stored flat when not in use.
• Ensure cutting and grinding wheels haven't been dropped and have no cracks
SPARE PARTS
or damage before use.

Carbon Brushes

When the carbon brushes wear out, the angle
grinder will spark and/or stop. Discontinue use as
soon as this happens. They should be replaced
Spare parts can be ordered from the Special Orders Desk
prior to recommencing use of the angle grinder.
Carbon brushes are a wearing component of the at your local Bunnings Warehouse.
angle grinder therefore not covered under warranty.
For further information, or any parts not listed here, visit
Continuing to use the angle grinder when carbon
brushes need to be replaced may cause permanent
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damage. Carbon brushes will wear out after many uses but when the carbon
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brushes need to be replaced, take the angle grinder to an electrician or a power
tool repairer for a quick and low cost replacement. Always replace both carbon
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brushes at the same time.
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by the repair of the angle grinder by an unauthorised person or by mishandling
of the angle grinder.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS

V Volts Hz Hertz
~ Alternating current W Watts
/min Revolutions or n
o No load speed
reciprocation per minute
Double insulated Regulator compliance mark
Wear eye protection Read instruction manual
Always wear ear, eye and
Always wear gloves
safety mask
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Power tools that are no longer usable should not be disposed of
with household waste but in an environmentally friendly way. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local council authority
for recycling advice.
Recycling packaging reduces the need for landfill and raw materials.
Reuse of recycled material decreases pollution in the environment.
Please recycle packaging where facilities exist. Check with your
local council authority for recycling advice.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

The electric motor has been designed for 230V and 240V only. Always check that the power supply Note: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure
within the tool.
Note: The supply of 230V and 240V on Ozito tools are interchangeable for Australia and New Zealand.
Using an Extension Lead
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required.
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for the power input of this tool. Before use, inspect the
extension lead for signs of damage, wear and ageing. Replace the extension lead if damaged or defective.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an electrician
When using an extension lead on a reel, always unwind the lead completely. Use of an extension lead not
or a power tool repairer in order to avoid a hazard. suitable for the power input of the tool or which is damaged or defective may result in a risk of fire and electric
shock.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
1. Work area safety A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
in personal injury.
b.  D onotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofflammable e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks power tool in unexpected situations.
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
lose control. g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
2. Electrical safety
these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. 4. Power tool use and care
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
risk of electric shock.
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
the risk of electric shock.
of untrained users.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
3. Personal safety
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
a.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
notuseapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorundertheinfluenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication. A
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
5. Service
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
a.  H aveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepairpersonusingonlyidenticalreplacement
personal injuries.
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.

ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder or cut-off tool. Read all
safetywarnings,instructions,illustrationsandspecificationsprovidedwiththispowertool. proper precautions as given below.
a)Maintainafirmgriponthepowertoolandpositionyourbodyandarmtoallowyoutoresist
Failuretofollowallinstructionslistedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,firand/orserious
kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque
injury.
reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions
b) Operations such as sanding, wire brushing, or polishing are not recommended to be performed
are taken.
with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
personal injury.
c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will
c)Donotuseaccessorieswhicharenotspecificallydesignedandrecommendedbythetool
propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the point of snagging.
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
d) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory.
operation.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control
d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the
or kickback.
power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of
kickback and loss of control.
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.

Additional safety instructions for grinding and abrasive cutting-off operations

f) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted
byflanges,thearbourholeoftheaccessorymustfitthelocatingdiameteroftheflange.Accessories a)Useonlywheeltypesthatarerecommendedforyourpowertoolandthespecificguarddesigned
for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded
that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and
and are unsafe.
may cause loss of control.
b) The grinding surface of centre depressed wheels must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip.
g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for
An improperly mounted wheel that projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot be adequately protected.
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 c) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the
installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect operator from broken
run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
during this test time.
d) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of
h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of may cause them to shatter.
stopping small abrasive or work piece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
e)Alwaysuseundamagedwheelflangesthatareofcorrectsizeandshapeforyourselectedwheel.
generated by various operations . The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated
Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
f) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool is not
personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause
suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
injury beyond immediate area of operation.

Additional safety instructions for abrasive cutting-off operations:

j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the
a) Do not "jam" the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and shock the operator.
wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point
and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the
l) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning
power tool directly at you.
accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold
m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective
n) Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the work piece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully
o)Donotoperatethepowertoolnearflammablematerials.Sparks could ignite these materials. reenter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the work piece.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
e) Support panels or any oversized work piece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback.
electrocution or shock. Large work pieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the work piece near the
line of cut and near the edge of the work piece on both sides of the wheel.

Kickback and related warnings

f) Use extra caution when making a "pocket cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other
wheel may cut gas or water pipes,electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory's rotation at the point of the The tool is recommended for use with a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30mA
binding. or less.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the work piece, the edge of the wheel that is
entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick
out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel's
movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the
ANGLE
GRINDER KIT
125mm (5") 1200W
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Motor: 1200W
No Load Speed: 12,000/min
Cutting Diameter: 125mm (5")
Spindle: M14
Bore Size: 22mm
Max. Disc Thickness: 6mm
Weight: 1.95kg
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WARRANTY

IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS
The benefits provided under this warranty are in addition
WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT to other rights and remedies which are available to you at law.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
TO YOUR NEAREST BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE WITH
at law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
YOUR BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT. PRIOR TO
failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
HELPLINE:
Generally you will be responsible for all costs associated with
a claim under this warranty, however, where you have suffered
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any additional direct loss as a result of a defective product you
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may be able to claim such expenses by contacting our customer
service helpline above.
TO ENSURE A SPEEDY RESPONSE PLEASE
3 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND DATE OF
Your product is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from
PURCHASE AVAILABLE. A CUSTOMER SERVICE
the original date of purchase. If a product is defective it will
REPRESENTATIVE WILL TAKE YOUR CALL
be replaced in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY Warranty excludes consumable parts, for example: grinding discs,
carbon brushes, disc guard, flange.
HAVE RELATING TO THE WARRANTY POLICY
OR PROCEDURE.
WARNING
The following actions will result in the warranty being void.
• If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other
than that specified on the tool.
• If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused
by or resulting from abuse, accidents or alterations.
• Failure to perform maintenance as set out within the
instruction manual.
• If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way.
OZITO
Australia/New Zealand (Head Office) 1-23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Angle Grinder
Grinding Guard &
Cutting Guard
Side Handle
Inner & Outer Flange
Pin Spanner & Spare
Brushes
125x1.9x22.23mm
Grinding Discs,
Metal Cutting Disc &
Diamond Cutting Disc
AGB-1200
0417