Working Instructions; Maintenance - AEG BEWS18-115X Original Instructions Manual

b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do
not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the
guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work
load and centrifugal forces.
Additional Safety and Working Instructions
When grinding metal, fl ying sparks are produced. Take care that no
persons are endangered. Because of the danger of fi re, no
combustible materials should be located in the vicinity (spark fl ight
zone). Do not use dust extraction.
Avoid fl ying sparks and sanding dust hit your body.
Never reach into the danger area of the machine when it is running.
Immediately switch off the machine in case of considerable
vibrations or if other malfunctions occur. Check the machine in order
to fi nd out the cause.
Under extreme conditions (e.g. smooth-grinding metals with the
arbour and vulcanized fi bre grinding disk), signifi cant contamination
can build up on the inside of the angle grinder (metal residue/
deposits). For safety reasons, in such conditions a ground fault
interrupter must be connected in series. If the ground fault
interrupter trips the machine must be sent for service.
Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is
running.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by
burning them. AEG Distributors off er to retrieve old batteries to
protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Use only System GBS chargers for charging System GBS battery
packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry
rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load
or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash
it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse
thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical
attention.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery
pack or charger in fl uid or al-low a fl uid to fl ow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such as seawater, certain industrial
chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., Can
cause a short circuit.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The angle grinder is intended for grinding and cutting metal, stone
and ceramic materials as well as sanding and wire brushing.
Use the safety guard from the accessories range when performing
out cutting work.
Please refer to the instructions supplied by the accessory
manufacturer
The machine is suitable only for working without water.

WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

For accessories intended to be fi tted with threaded hole wheel,
ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept the
spindle length.
Always use and store the cutting and grinding disks according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Always use the correct guard for cutting and grinding.
Always use guard with cutting guide from the accessories range for
cutting stone.
The grinding surface of the centre depressed wheels must be
mounted min. 2 mm below the plane of the guard lip.
The adjusting nut must be tightened before starting to work with the
machine.
Always use the auxiliary handle.
The workpiece must be fi xed if it is not heavy enough to be steady.
Never move the workpiece towards the rotating disk by hand.
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MAINTENANCE

The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only AEG accessories and spare parts. Should components
need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact
one of our AEG service agents (see our list of guarantee/service
addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please
state the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label
and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:
Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth-Straße 10,
71364 Winnenden, Germany.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described
under "Technical Data" fulfi lls all the relevant provisions of the
directives 2011/65/EU (RoHs), 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC and the
following harmonized standards have been used:
EN 60745-1:2009+A11:2010
EN 60745-2-3:2011+A2:2013+A11:2014+A12:2015+A13:2015
EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 50581:2012
Winnenden, 2017-09-25
Alexander Krug
Managing Director
Authorized to compile the technical fi le.
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10
71364 Winnenden
Germany
BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of the
battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of
overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged,
after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack from
the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away
from moisture
Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION LI-ION BATTERY
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being
overloaded and helps to ensure long life.
Under extreme stress the battery electronics switch off the machine
automatically. To restart, switch the machine off and then on again. If
the machine does not start up again, the battery pack may have
discharged completely. In this case it must be recharged in the battery
charger.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation
requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national and international provisions and regulations.
• The user can transport the batteries by road without further
requirements.
• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is
subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and
transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained
persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding
experts.
When transporting batteries:
• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to
prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice
SYMBOLS
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work
on the machine.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting
the machine.
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Wear gloves!
Do not use force.
Only for grinding.
Only for cutting work.
Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,
available as an accessory.
Do not dispose electric tools, batteries/
rechargeable batteries together with household
waste material.
Electric tools and batteries that have reached
the end of their life must be collected separately
and returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
Check with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice and collection point.
European Conformity Mark
National mark of conformity Ukraine
EurAsian Conformity Mark.
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