Operation; Operating Procedures - ITC IPT-450 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

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WARNING- Be sure the tool is switched off before plugging it in.
1. Plug in the tool.
2. When starting, hold the tool firmly with both hands, i.e. one hand
on the housing and the other gripping the side handle.
3. Check to make sure the abrasive disc is not obstructed.
4. Slide the switch on the top of the machine forward, in the
direction of the marked I (ON) position, with your thumb.
Switching the tool on or off under load will damage the switch.
5. To lock the switch in the I (ON) position, press the front off the
switch button down slightly when it has been slid all the way forward.
6. Allow the angle grinder to run at idle for at least a minute with the
abrasive disc correctly assembled but not in use. A disc that shows
vibration at this stage should be discarded immediately.
7. To stop the tool, release the ON/OFF switch; or when the switch is
engaged in the lock-on position, press at the rear end of the switch
button to make it spring back to the 0 (OFF) position.
WARNING - Turn off your tool at once, unplug and inspect
it for serious problems if:
● Moving parts get stuck
● Speed drops to an abnormally low level
● The motor housing gets hot
● Sparks or odours emit from the casing

OPERATING PROCEDURES

CAUTION- Do not cover the exhaust vents while the tool is in use. This may
cause damage to the motor and reduce the efficiency of the tool.
● Before starting the grinder, put on safety glasses and make sure that the
grinding wheel, guard and the tool are in good condition and correctly fitted.
● Always hold the tool firmly with one hand on the rear handle and the other
on the side handle.
● Turn the angle grinder on and then apply the grinding wheel to the
workpiece.
● For the best results, hold the grinder at a 10° - 15° angle to the work piece.
● Guide the abrasive disc's contact point back and forth over the workpiece
with a steady motion.
● Use just enough pressure to keep the grinder from chattering or bouncing.
● Avoid overloading the tool for a long time, heavy pressure will decrease its
speed and put a strain on the motor.
● Lift the grinder away from the workpiece before turning your grinder off.
● When cutting, avoid tilting the tool out of the cutting plane. Ensure the
cutting disc has a clean edge.
● Do not use a cutting disc for rough grinding.
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