INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Angle Grinder. Before attempting to use the machine, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WORK AREA 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.
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5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which may get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. For best footing, wear rubber soled footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood, etc. 6.
ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before starting work, always consider that the use of hand held angle grinders for grinding and cutting operations can present risks to the user. Full observation of the safety instructions in this user guide is essential. Always use the correct tool for the job.
16. Do not allow bystanders (children or adults) to be nearby when using an angle grinder. 17. Ensure that sparks and particles resulting from grinding do not create a hazard. Use screens where appropriate. 18. Do not use the angle grinder without the disc guard. Make sure that the guard is securely fitted before operating the angle grinder.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz.
OVERVIEW When unpacking, check for damage or shortages etc. Any found should be reported to your CLARKE dealer where the appliance was originally purchased. This CON1050 is supplied with the following components: • 1 x Disc Guard • 1 x Grinding Disc 1 x Pin Spanner •...
BEFORE USE FITTING / ADJUSTING THE DISC GUARD WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE GRINDER IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING THE DISC. 1. Slide the disc guard over the end of the grinder as shown. 2.
6. Press and hold the spindle lock and use the pin spanner to tighten the outer flange. Care should be taken also NOT to overtighten the outer flange. FITTING THE SIDE HANDLE 1. Fit the side handle by screwing it into the threaded hole on either left or right hand side of the angle grinder.
CUTTING TIPS • Do not force the disc through the material. Work with a feed rate that is suited to the material being cut. • Do not subject the cutting disc to sideways pressure. • The direction of the cutting motion is important. Always feed the cutting disc into the work so that it cuts in an upward direction.
• All bearings etc, in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the tools lifetime under normal operating conditions, therefore no further lubrication is necessary. • Refer to your CLARKE dealer if internal maintenance is required. FAULT FINDING l l i .
& Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail:Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
‘K’, which represents the uncertainty factor, i.e. a value in excess of ‘a’, to which the tool could vibrate under normal conditions. These values appear in the specification panel below. MODEL No: CON1050 DESCRIPTION: 1050W ANGLE GRINDER Declared vibration emission value in accordance with EN12096 Measured vibration emission value - a: 24.44m/s...
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You will note that a third value is given in the specification - the highest measured reading in a single plane. This is the maximum level of vibration measured during testing in one of the axes, and this should also be taken into account when making a risk assessment.
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