Before Starting The Equipment; Operation - EINHELL TE-AG 180 Original Operating Instructions

Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain resi-
dual risks cannot be rules out. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the
equipment's construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust
mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-
tion is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-
rations if the equipment is used over a pro-
longed period or is not properly guided and
maintained.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.
5.1 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2)
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The angle grinder must not be used without
the additional handle (3).
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The additional handle can be secured in any
of three positions (A, B, C).
Tool side
Left (position A / as
shown)
Right (position B)
Top (position C)
5.2 Setting the guard (Fig. 3)
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Switch off the tool. Pull the power plug.
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Adjust the guard (4) to protect your hands
so that the material being ground is directed
away from your body.
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The position of the guard (4) can be adjusted
to any specific working conditions. Undo the
clamp handle (a) and turn the cover (4) into
the required position.
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Ensure that the guard (4) correctly covers the
gear wheel casing.
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Secure the clamp handle (a) again.
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Ensure that the guard (4) is secure.
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guard.
5.3 Test run for new grinding Wheels
Allow the right-angle grinder to run in idle for at
least 1 minute with the grinding or cutting wheel
fi tted in place. Vibrating wheels are to be replaced
immediately.
5.4 Swivel handle (Fig. 5)
The handle can be swiveled a maximum 90° to
the left and right. To do so, press the locking plate
(7) and swivel the handle 90° to the left or right.
Important. When the locking plate (7) engages
correctly it makes an audible click.

6. Operation

6.1 Switch (Fig. 4)
The angle grinder comes with a safety switch
which is designed to prevent accidents. To start
the equipment push the locking lever (a) for-
wards, then press the ON/OFF switch (3).
speed. You can then position the angle grin-
Suitable for
der on the workpiece and machine it.
Right-handed users
6.2 Changing the grinding wheels (Fig. 5 / 6)
Use the face spanner (5) supplied to change the
Left-handed users
grinding wheels.
Important! For safety reasons, the angle grinder
Using cutting wheels
must not be operated with the face spanner (5)
inserted in it.
Pull out the power plug.
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Only ever press the spindle lock when the
motor and grinding spindle are at a stand-
still! You must keep the spindle lock pressed
while you change the wheel!
For grinding or cutting wheels up to approx. 3 mm
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Take care that the safety device is secure.
Never use the angle grinder without the
Wait until the machine has reached its top
Simple wheel change by spindle lock:
Press the spindle lock and allow the grinding
wheel to latch in place.
Open the flange nut with the face spanner.
(Fig. 6)
Change the grinding or cutting wheel and
tighten the flange nut with the face spanner.
Important!
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