Features; Assembly; Fitting And Removing The Guard - Black & Decker Angle grinder Manual

Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Additional safety instructions for Australia and New
Zealand
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
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persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Additional safety instructions for angle grinders
Read the instruction manual before use.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
Wear ear protection when operating this tool.
Always use eye and ear protection when operating this
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tool.
Personal protective equipment such as dust mask, gloves,
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helmet and apron should be worn.
Do not cut or grind light metal with a magnesium content
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exceeding 80%, since this type of metal is flammable.
Only use grinding and cutting discs and other accessories
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recommended in this manual.
Make sure that the maximum speed of the grinding or
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cutting disc exceeds the no-load speed of the tool.
Do not use grinding and cutting discs that do not conform
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to the dimensions stated in the technical data. Do not use
separate reducing bushings or adapters or make
unauthorised modifications to adapt large hole abrasive
wheels.
Do not cut workpieces requiring a maximum depth of cut
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exceeding that of the cutting disc.
Do not use cutting discs for side grinding.
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Inspect grinding and cutting discs before each use.
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Do not use chipped, cracked or otherwise defective discs.
Ensure that mounted wheels and points are fitted in
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accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that the abrasive product is correctly mounted and
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tightened before use and run the tool at no-load for 30 s
in a safe position, stop immediately if there is
considerable vibration or if other defects are detected.
If this condition occurs, check the machine to determine
the cause.
Ensure that blotters are used when they are provided with
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the bonded abrasive product and when they are required.
When applying a threaded hole disc, ensure that the
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thread is long enough to accept the spindle length.
Never use the tool without the guard.
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Check that the workpiece is properly supported.
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Do not exert side pressure on the grinding or cutting disc.
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Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard
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e.g. do not hit persons, or ignite flammable substances.
Beware that after switching off the tool the wheel
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continues to rotate for a short period.
Ensure that ventilation slots are kept clear when working
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in dusty conditions. If it should become necessary to clear
dust, first disconnect the tool from the mains supply.
Avoid damaging internal parts, use a soft brush or dry
cloth, do not use metallic objects.
Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with care in
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accordance with manufacturer's instructions and always
store grinding and cutting discs in a dry place.

Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Side handle
3. Spindle lock
4. Guard

Assembly

Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting and removing the guard (fig. A & B)
Fitting
Place the tool on a table, with the spindle (5) facing up.
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Place the spring washer (6) over the spindle and locate it
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on the shoulder (7).
Place the guard (4) onto the tool as shown.
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Place the flange (8) over the spindle with the protruding
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pips towards the guard. Make sure that the holes in the
flange align with the screw holes.
Secure the flange with the screws (9). Make sure that the
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screws are fully tight and that the guard can be rotated.
Removing
Use a screwdriver to remove the screws (9).
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Remove the flange (8), guard (4) and spring washer (7).
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Store these parts carefully.
Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.
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