Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety rules Additional safety rules for angle grinders Accessories Unpacking Know your product Setting up Disc guard Operation Holding and guiding the tool Replacing a disc Disc Selection LED brush-wear indicator Lubrication Power cord maintenance Cleaning...
Description of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. Double insulated for additional protection. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility.
General safety rules WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
This • Do not secure the angle grinder in a vice or work bench and use it as a static grinder. It can lead to serious injury. • Never apply excessive pressure to the disc. It might shatter causing personal injury.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Wear goggles Wear hearing protection Wear a breathing mask Accessories The GMC AG230M Angle Grinder is supplied with the following accessories as standard: • Pin wrench • Auxiliary handle •...
Know your product Before using the angle grinder, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. Use the tool only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out 1. Motor housing 2. Spindle lock button 3.
NOTE. Grinding operations normally require the angle grinder to be held with the grinding disc at an angle of 20° to 30° between the tool and the plane of the workpiece whilst cutting operations normally require the angle grinder to held with the cutting disc at right angles to the workpiece.
Single speed with soft start This grinder is fitted with soft start technology. This feature operates when you start the tool by slowly increasing the power, significantly reducing any “kick” when the grinder is switched on reducing the strain on the user.
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7. Run the angle grinder no load for at least one minute to ensure the new disc is in good condition. Make sure you are wearing all the safety gear and that you face the grinder away from you.
7. Run the angle grinder no load for at least one minute to ensure the new disc is in good condition. Make sure you are wearing all the safety gear and that you face the grinder away from you.
Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or an authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard. Cleaning 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2.
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