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Wen 20944 Instruction Manual

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MODEL 20944
20V BRUSHLESS
ANGLE GRINDER
Instruction Manual
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Have product questions? Need technical support? Please feel free to contact us:
1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST)
TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM
IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN's highest standards for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged,
trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use
your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
WENPRODUCTS.COM
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  • Page 1 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WELCOME Introduction ..................... 3 Specifications ....................3 SAFETY General Safety Rules ..................4 Angle Grinder Safety Warnings ................ 6 Electrical Information ..................8 Battery & Charger Safety Warnings ..............9 BEFORE OPERATING Unpacking & Packing List ................11 Know Your Angle Grinder ................12 Assembly &...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WEN customer service at 1-800-232-1195, M-F with questions. WEN plans to continue to add more items to our 20V line. For an up-to-date list of the 20V cordless tools com- patible with the included battery and charger, visit wenproducts.com and search model number 20202 (2Ah) or...

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

  • Page 6: Angle Grinder Safety Warnings

    ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY 7. Securing the workpiece. Secure any loose workpiec- 1. Tool purpose. This power tool is intended to function es using vises or clamps to prevent wobble, damage to as a grinder and sander.
  • Page 7 ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. REDUCING KICKBACK VIBRATION SAFETY Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term rotating grinding wheel or any other accessory.

  • Page 8: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION (CHARGER) DOUBLE-INSULATED CHARGER The charger’s electrical system is double-insulated where two systems of insulation are provided. This eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Double-insulated tools do not need to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal components with protecting insulation.

  • Page 9: Battery & Charger Safety Warnings

    Never carry the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord battery chemicals. If the battery or charger are damaged, to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away call WEN customer service at 1-800-232-1195 for as- from heat, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will sistance.
  • Page 10 BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS ABOUT THE BATTERY 1. The battery pack has to be charged completely before you use the tool for the first time. 2. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge cycles by charging the battery pack frequently. 3.

  • Page 11: Unpacking & Packing List

    UNPACKING & PACKING LIST UNPACKING Carefully remove the angle grinder from the packaging and place it on a sturdy, flat surface. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until everything is removed. Check the packing list below to make sure you have all of the parts and accessories.

  • Page 12: Know Your Angle Grinder

    TOOL PURPOSE Grind metal, cut tile, sand, polish and sharpen all with your WEN Angle Grinder. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your angle grinder. The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions.

  • Page 13: Operation

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SELECTING THE GRINDING WHEEL Only use the tool and accessories for their intended purposes. Replacement grinding wheels (Model 20944B) can be purchased from wenproducts.com. When selecting grinding wheels, the following requirements must be met: • The wheel is suitable for the grinding operation and the material to be ground. •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION GRINDING & SANDING OPERATIONS Your angle grinder is only designed for grinding and sanding operations. Use for any other purpose is not recom- mended could result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection with side shields. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING! To avoid accidents, make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and unplug the tool from the electrical outlet before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Servicing of the tool must be performed by a qualified technician. ROUTINE INSPECTION 1.

  • Page 16: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST NOTE: Not all parts may be available for purchase. Parts and accessories that wear down over the course of normal use are not covered under the warranty.
  • Page 17 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. Screw, ST3x13 Right Dust Cover Dust Screen Right Housing Label Battery Terminal Switch Screw, ST4x14 Handle Wrench Motor & PCB Assem- Left Dust Cover Inner Flange Left Housing Outer Flange Switch Button Wheel Guard...

  • Page 18: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship during personal use for a period of two (2) years used for professional or commercial use.
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING V. 2021.03.17...

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