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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
WARNING:
Always disconnect your angle grinder from the power source when
replacing grinding discs, adjusting the guard, cleaning or when the tool is not in use.
Disconnecting the angle grinder will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
INSTALLING A NON-THREADED GRINDING WHEEL
1.
The Grinding Wheel MUST be:
Rated to at least 11,000 RPM.
No larger than 4
Fitted with a
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" Thick or less.
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A type of grinding wheel suitable for
surface grinding, not edge grinding.
Dry and clean.
Proven undamaged by inspection and by
the ring-test explained below.
2.
Closely inspect the Grinding Wheel (sold separately)
before mounting. Perform a safety test
on your grinding wheel before using as follows:
a.
Suspend wheel using a dowel or finger through
the arbor hole.
b.
Tap the flat side of the wheel with a light non-metallic object, such as a
screwdriver handle, at a point 45° from the vertical center line on each side of
the wheel and 1 to 2 inches from the edge of the wheel (see Illustration).
c.
Rotate the wheel 90° and repeat the test until the entire wheel has been checked.
d.
An undamaged wheel will give a clear tone. If cracked, there will be a dead sound
and not a clear ring.
3.
To mount the wheel, press in and hold
the Spindle Lock (21) to prevent the
Spindle (6) from turning.
4.
Remove the Outer Flange (1). Keep
the Inner Flange (2) in position on the
Spindle.
5.
For wheels with paper gaskets
(blotters) or metal gaskets: Slip the
grinding wheel onto the Spindle with
the gasket first. The gasket should be
centered on the grinding wheel and
the wheel and gasket should rest flat
against the Inner Flange.
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" in diameter.
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2
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" or
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" round arbor hole.
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