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ANGLE GRINDER
230MM
PGA2301
223733

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  • Page 1 ANGLE GRINDER 230MM PGA2301 223733...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS COMPONENT LIST ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL DATA SYMBOLS NOISE INFORMATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR ANGLE GRINDER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLUG REPLACEMENT (ONLY FOR REWIRABLE PLUG OF UK & IRELAND) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
  • Page 3: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all 3. PERSONAL SAFETY instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious common sense when operating a power tool.
  • Page 4 accidentally. less likely to bind and are easier to control. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. children and do not allow persons unfamiliar in accordance with these instructions, taking with the power tool or these instructions to into account the working conditions and the operate the power tool.
  • Page 5 may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control. m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body. n) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
  • Page 6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations: a) Do not “jam” the cut-off disc or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the disc increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the disc in the cut and the possibility of kickback or disc breakage.
  • Page 7: Component List

    COMPONENT LIST Tool-less adjustment cutting guard Auxiliary handle Clamping screw Spindle lock button Clamping ring Rotary button Inner flange On/off switch Out flange Lock-off button Spanner Grinding disc (not supplied) Tool-less adjustment grinding guard...
  • Page 8: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Spanner Tool-less adjustment grinding guard Tool-less adjustment cutting guard Auxiliary handle We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice. TECHNICAL DATA Rated voltage 230-240V~50Hz...
  • Page 9: Noise Information

    NOISE INFORMATION A weighted sound pressure : 91dB(A) A weighted sound power : 101dB(A) & K 3.0dB(A) Wear ear protection. VIBRATION INFORMATION Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745: Vibration emission value-surface grinding Surface grinding Main handle a =4.7 Auxiliary handle a Uncertainty K=1,5m/s²...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully. Intended Use The machine is intended for cutting, roughing and brushing metal and stone materials without using water. For cutting metal, a special protection guard for cutting (accessory) must be used. This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed 1.
  • Page 11 NOTE: With the clamping lever (10) open the clamp adjusting screw (9) can be adjusted to ensure the guard is securely clamped after the clamping lever is finally closed. Disc Guard for Cutting (8) WARNING! For cutting metal, always work with the disc guard for cutting.
  • Page 12 OPERATION 1. STARTING OPERATION (See Fig. D) Your switch is locked off to prevent accidental starting. Depress the lock-off button (5) then the on/ off switch (4) and release the lock-off button (5). Your switch is now on. To switch off, just release the on/ off switch (4).
  • Page 13: Working Hints For Your Angle Grinder

    4. TO USE THE ROTARY HANDLE (See Fig. G) The machine must always work in an upward motion. Cutting in a downward direction is not recommended, it is possible for it to be pulled out of control, out of the cut. To best suit the different working positions, your angle grinder is equipped with a turnable handle.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Although your new angle grinder is really very simple to operate, if you do experience problems, please check the following: 1. If your grinder will not operate check the power at the main plug. 2. If your grinder disc wobbles or vibrates, check that outer flange is tight, check that the disc is correctly located on the flange plate.
  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Wickes Building Supplies Limited Declare that this product: ANGLE GRINDER Description and SKU code: 223733 Complies with the following Directives and Regulations: 2006/42/EC, Machinery Directive 2014/30/EU, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2011/65/EU & (EU)2015/863, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive...
  • Page 16 Customer Helpline 0345 2005409...

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