Black & Decker BDGL2218 Original Instructions Manual page 11

• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece
clamped with clamping devices or in a
vice is held more secure than by hand.
• Support panels or any oversized
workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel
pinching and kickback. Large workpieces
tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the
workpiece near the line of cut and near
the edge of the workpiece on both sides
of the wheel.
• Apply slight pressure to the tool. Do not
apply side pressure to the abrasive disc.
• Avoid overloading. If the tool becomes
hot, let it spin for a few minutes with no
load.
1. Be sure to hold the tool tightly with both
hands (one hand on housing, the other
on side handle). Start the tool and bring
the grinding wheel on the workpiece.
2. Keep the edge of the wheel tilted at
angle from 15 to 30 degrees against the
surface of the workpiece.
3. When using a new grinding wheel, do
not operate the wheel in the B direction,
otherwise, it will cut into the workpiece.
When the edge of wheel has been
rounded o , you are free to operate the
grinder in either the A or B direction.
Starting and Stopping (Fig. A)
Warning: Before using the tool,
check whether the handle is
tightened securely. Check whether
the ON/OFF switch is working normally.
Before plugging in the tool to the power
supply, check whether the switch is in the
OFF position when pressing the rear end of
the switch. To start the tool For BDGL2223,
press the rear end of the switch and slide it
forward. Press the rear end of the switch to
stop the tool. For BDGL2218, press down
the switch to start the tool and release it to
stop the tool
Warning: Do not switch the tool on
or o while under load conditions.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)
(Original instructions)
Warning: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
Warning: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction. Proper hand position requires one
hand on the side handle (figure A), with the
other hand on the body of the tool, as
shown in figure G.
Switches
Caution: Hold the body of the tool
firmly to maintain control of the tool
at start up and during use and until
the wheel or accessory stops rotating. Make
sure the wheel has come to a complete stop
be fore laying the tool down.
Note: To reduce unexpected tool
movement, do not switch the tool on or o
while under load conditions. Allow the
grinder to run up to full speed before
touching the work surface. Lift the tool from
the surface before turning the tool o . Allow
the tool to stop rotating before putting it
down.
ON/OFF switch (1) Fig. A)
Warning: Before connecting the tool
to a power supply, be sure the slider
switch is in the o position by
pressing the front part of the switch and
releasing. Ensure the slider switch is in the
o position as described above after any
interruption in power supply to the tool,
such as the activation of a ground fault
interrupter, throwing of a circuit breaker,
accidental unplugging, or power failure.
Lock feature of the ON/OFF switch (Only
for BDGL2223 B9)
Press down the switch, and the tool will
start. To turn o the tool, press the front
portion of the switch to release it. The
switch will spring up, which means that the
tool is in the o -state. Explanation: Before
coming into contact with the object you are
working on, make sure the abrasive wheel is
turning at maximum speed. Before turning
o the tool, lift the tool up from the object
you are working on.
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