Stanley STGS7115 Original Instructions Manual page 9

Attaching the Guard
1. Place the angle grinder on a work bench, groove facing
up.
2. Bring the flange of the guard (c) collar over the groove (i)
of the gear housing.
3. Turn the guard (c) counterclockwise by 150 degrees.
4. Make sure that the screws (k) are tightened.
Removing the Guard
1. Loosen the screws (k) on the guard collar.
2. Pull up the guard (c).
Warning: Do not operate the tool when the
safety guard is not in place.
Note: Refer to the grinding accessories chart at the end of
this section for accessories that can be used together with
this angle grinder.
Attaching and Removing Grinding Wheels
(Fig. 3, 4)
Warning: Do not use damaged grinding wheels.
1. Place the tool on a work bench, groove facing up.
2. Attach the inner flange (d) correctly on the output shaft
(e) (Fig. 3).
3. Place the grinding wheel (f) on the inner flange (d).
When attaching a grinding wheel with a raised center,
make sure that the raised center (g) faces the inner
flange (d).
4. Tighten the outer flange (h) until the output shaft (e) (Fig.
4). When attaching the grinding wheel, the ring on top of
the outer flange (h) must face the wheel.
5. Press the spindle lock (b) and prevent the spindle (e)
from rotating until it locks in place.
(Original instructions)
6. Use the pin spanner to tighten the outer flange (h).
Preparation Before Use
• Attach the safety guard and appropriate abrasive or
grinding wheels. Do not use abrasive or grinding wheels
that are overly worn.
• Make sure that the inner and outer flanges are attached
correctly.
• Make sure that the abrasive or grinding wheels are
rotating in the direction of the arrows on the accessories
and tool.
Operation (Fig. 5)
Instructions
Warning: Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
Warning: To minimize the danger of serious
personal injury, please switch off the tool power
and disconnect all plugs before adjusting or
removing/installing any accessory. Before reassembling the
tool, press and release the trigger switch to make sure the
tool is already switched off.
Warning:
• Make sure all materials to be grinded are secured in
position.
• Apply slight pressure to the tool. Do not apply side
pressure to the abrasive disc.
• Avoid overloading. If the tool becomes hot, let it spin for
a few minutes with no load.
1. Be sure to hold the tool tightly with both hands (one hand
on housing, the other on side handle). Start the tool and
bring the grinding wheel on the workpiece.
ENGLISH
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