Working Hints For Your Angle Grinder; Maintenance - Wickes PGA1156 Manual

3. CUTTING (See Fig. F)
WARNING! For cutting metal, always work with the
disc guard for cutting.
When cutting, do not press, tilt or oscillate the machine.
Work with moderate feed, adapted to the material being
cut.
Do not reduce the speed of running down cutting
discs by applying sideward pressure.
The direction in which the cutting is performed is
important.
The machine must always work in an up-grinding
motion. Therefore, never move the machine in the
other direction! Otherwise, the danger exists of it
being pushed uncontrolled out of the cut.

WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR ANGLE GRINDER

1. Always start at no load to achieve maximum speed then start working.
2. Do not force the disc to work faster, reducing the Disc's moving speed means longer working time.
3. When grinding, always work with a 15-30º angle between disc and workpiece. Larger angles will cut ridges into the
workpiece and affect the surface finish. Move the angle grinder across and back and forth over the workpiece.
4. When using a cutting disc never change the cutting angle otherwise you will stall the disc and angle grinder motor or
break the disc. When cutting, only cut in the opposite direction to the disc rotation. If you cut in the same direction as the
disc rotation the disc may push itself out of the cut slot.
5. When cutting very hard material best results can be achieved with a diamond disc.
6. When using a diamond disc it will become very hot. If this happens you will see a full ring of sparks around the rotating
disc. Stop cutting and allow to cool at no load speed for 2-3 minutes.
7. Always ensure the workpiece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your power tool.
Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all
working controls free of dust. Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots. This is normal and will not
damage your power tool.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Fig. F