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OPERATING MANUAL
4-1/2" Angle Grinder
241-0980
IMPORTANT:
Carefully read this operating manual before using your new tool. Pay close
attention to all Safety Instructions, Warnings and Caution sections. Use your
tool properly and only for its intended use.
Safety symbols in this manual are used to call attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator's full
understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger,
nor are they a substitute for proper accident-prevention measures.
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to obey
a safety warning can result in serious injury to the operator or to others. To reduce
the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.
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Summary of Contents for Performax 241-0980
- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL 4-1/2” Angle Grinder 241-0980 IMPORTANT: Carefully read this operating manual before using your new tool. Pay close attention to all Safety Instructions, Warnings and Caution sections. Use your tool properly and only for its intended use. Safety symbols in this manual are used to call attention to possible dangers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications ...................Page 2 Rules for Safe Operation ................Page 5 Description ....................Page 9 Assembly and Adjustment ................Page 10 Operation ....................Page 12 Maintenance .....................Page 13 Accessories ....................Page 14 Warranty ....................Page 14 SPECIFICATIONS Motor: 120 V, 60 Hz, 6.5 A No-load speed: 11000 RPM Disc diameter:... - Page 3 SAFTEY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
- Page 4 Safety symbols for your tool the label on your tool may include the following symbols. Volts Amps Hertz Watts Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No-load Speed .../min. Revolutions or Strokes per minute Indicates danger, warning caution.It means attention! Your safety is involved.
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Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW THE TOOL To operate this tool, carefully read this Owner’s Manual and all labels affixed to the angle grinder before using. Keep this Manual available for future reference. IMPORTANT This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. For more information, call the toll-free helpline: 1-866-858-2664. - Page 6 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool or to pull the plug from an outlet. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”...
- Page 7 TOOL USE AND CARE Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which is designed.
- Page 8 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ANGLE GRINDER Hold the tool by its insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
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Page 9: Description
DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER (Fig. 1) Before attempting to use this angle grinder, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your angle grinder to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient enough to inflict severe injury. -
Page 10: Assembly And Adjustment
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Remove the grinder from the carton and examine it carefully. Do not discard carton or any packaging material until all parts are examined. WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn the tool off and disconnect the angle grinder from the power outlet before installing or changing the grinding wheel. - Page 11 ADJUSTING THE WHEEL GUARD (Fig. 3) WARNING: Never use the angle Fig. 3 grinder without the wheel guard. Keep the guard between you and the wheel. Do not direct the guard opening toward your body. Adjust the guard to protect your hands and to direct grinding debris.
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Page 12: Operation
WARNING: Hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, because torque from the motor can cause the tool twist. WARNING: DO NOT turn the switch “ON” and “OFF” while the tool is under load; this will cause severe injury. Start the tool and allow it to come to full speed before contacting the workpiece with the tool. -
Page 13: Maintenance
7. DO NOT use a wheel with a depressed center after it has been worn down to 3” diameter. The continued use of a worn-out wheel may result in wheel explosion and serious injury. MAINTENANCE Before each use, inspect the grinder, switch and cord for damage. Check for damaged, missing, or worn parts. -
Page 14: Accessories
Side handle…………..…………………………………….. 1pc Grinding disc…………..………………………………….. 1pc WARRANTY If, during normal use, this PERFORMAX power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those two years.
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