English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........22 SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR GRINDING OR ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS ..............25 KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS ............. 26 SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR GRINDING AND ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS ..............27 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS ..............
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English Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifi...
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English g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
English Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. Service a) 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. CAUTION Keep children and infi...
English 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 fl ying debris generated by various operations.
English Maintain a fi rm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
English ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
English — Ensure that the abrasive product is correctly mounted Side guard and tightened before use and run the tool at no-load for 30 seconds in a safe position, stop immediately if there is considerable vibration or if other defects are detected. If this condition occurs, check the machine to determine Fig.
English To prolong the life of the machine and ensure a fi rst class fi nish, it is important that the machine should not be overloaded by applying too much pressure. In most applications, the weight of the machine alone is suffi cient for eff ective grinding. Too much pressure will result in reduced rotational speed, inferior surface fi...
English Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those specifi ed. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi ed recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging. Do not put or subject the battery to high temperatures or high pressure such as into a microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure container.
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES G18DBL has two types which are designated as 2LJRK and NN. For their respective accessories, see the Table below. Table 1 G18DBL (2LJRK) (NN) Depressed center wheel Wrench Side handle Charger (UC18YFSL) ― Battery (BSL1850) ― Battery cover ―...
English SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model G18DBL Voltage 18 V 9000 /min Rated Speed AUTO Mode: 5500 /min Outer dia. × thickness × hole dia. 100 × 6 × 16 mm Wheel peripheral speed 72 m/s Rechargeable battery BSL1850: Li-ion 18 V (5.0 Ah 10 cells) Weight 2.3 kg CHARGER...
English CHARGING Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows. Battery Connect the charger’s power cord to the receptacle. When connecting the plug of the charger to a receptacle, the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1- second intervals). Pilot lamp Insert the battery into the charger.
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English ● Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the battery. The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 3. Table 3 Charger UC18YFSL Battery Charging voltage 14.4 – 18 Weight Temperatures at which the battery can be 0oC –...
Remove the cord or plug from the power and then connect it again after 30 seconds or so. If this does not cause the pilot lamp to blink in red (every second), please take the charger to the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. PRIOR TO OPERATION Power switch Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position.
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English Use only properly rated depressed center Push button wheels. Use only depressed center wheels rated at 13,300 RPM or more. Using a depressed center wheel rated less can lead to wheel disintegration during operation and cause serious bodily injury. Fig.
English About the Mode Change Function (Fig. 9) With the battery installed to the main unit and the unit switched on, pressing the Mode Change switch will switch the operation mode to auto mode. While in Auto Mode, the Auto Mode display lamp will remain lit. ○...
English WARNING Do not press the grinder forcibly against the surface to be ground. Heavy pressure can result in wheel breakage and serious injury. It can also damage the surface being ground or damage the grinder’s motor. Use proper grinding angle. Grind only with the wheel’s edge by lifting the grinder 15°...
English Tighten Wrench Tighten Wheel nut Diamond Wheel wheel Depressed center wheel Cutting wheel Wheel washer Wheel Spindle washer Wheel guard Spindle Wheel guard Push Push button button Fig. 13 CAUTION Tighten the wheel nut securely and confi rm that the depressed center wheel does not wobble.
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In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modifi...
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Part Number: 938332Z Part Number: 318312 Wrench Side handle Part Number: 331076 Wheel guard Part Number: 937817Z Wheel washer Part Number: 316820 (A36Q)
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