Alpha tools WS 230 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Anleitung WS 230_SPK7 17.08.2006
GB
Safety regulations
The corresponding safety information can be found
in the enclosed booklet.
Operating instructions for right-angle
grinders
Fig. 1
1 Spindle catch
2 Guard
3 Clamping flange
4 Grinding wheel
5 Flange nut
Flange arrangements when using grinding
wheels and cutting wheels (Fig. 2-4)
Flange arrangement when using a depressed-
centre or straight grinding wheel (Fig. 2)
a Clamping flange
b Flange nut
Flange arrangement when using a depressed-
centre cutting wheel (Fig. 3)
a Clamping flange
b Flange nut
Flange arrangement when using a straight cutting
wheel (Fig. 4)
a Clamping flange
b Flange nut
USE
The angle grinder is designed for the cutting and
rough grinding of metal and masonry using the
appropriate cutting disk or rough grinding disk.
VOLTAGE
Before you use the machine for the first time, check
that the voltage marked on the rating plate is the
same as your mains voltage. Under no
circumstances is the mains voltage to differ from the
rated voltage by more than 10%.
SWITCH
The angle grinder is fitted with a safety switch to
prevent accidents. To switch on, push the slide
switch forward and press. To switch off, let
go of the switch.
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REPLACING THE GRINDING WHEEL (Fig. 5)
Pull out the power plug.
Simple wheel change by spindle lock: Press the
spindle lock and allow the grinding wheel to latch in
place.Open the flange nut with the face spanner.
Change the grinding or cutting wheel and tighten the
flange nut with the face spanner.
Important!
Only ever press the spindle lock when the motor
and grinding spindle are at a standstill!
You must keep the spindle lock pressed while
you change the wheel!
For grinding or cutting wheels up to approx. 3 mm
thick, screw on the flange nut with the flat side facing
the grinding or cutting wheel.
TEST RUN FOR NEW GRINDING WHEELS
Allow the right-angle grinder to run in idle for at least
1 minute with the grinding or cutting wheel fitted in
place. Vibrating wheels are to be replaced
immediately.
MOTOR
It is vital for the motor to be well ventilated during
operation. Be sure, therefore, to keep the ventilation
holes clean at all times.
GRINDING WHEELS
Never use a grinding or cutting wheel bigger than the
specified diameter.
Before using a grinding or cutting wheel, check its
rated speed. The wheel´s rated speed must be
higher than the idle speed of the right-angle grinder.
Use only grinding and cutting wheels that are
approved for a minimum speed of 6.000 rpm and a
peripheral speed of 80 m/sec.
OPERATING MODES
Rough grinding:
For the best rough grinding results, hold the grinding
wheel at an angle of between 30° and 40° to the
workpiece surface and guide back and forth over the
workpiece in steady movements.
Cutting:
When you use the right-angle grinder for cutting
purposes, avoid tilting it in the cutting plane. The
cutting wheel must have a clean cutting edge.
A diamond cutting wheel is best used to cut hard
stone.