Preparation Before Use - Black & Decker BPGS8100 User Manual

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.
2. Keep the edge of the wheel tilted at angle from 15 to 30
degrees against the surface of the workpiece.
3. When using a new grinding wheel, do not operate the
wheel in the B direction, otherwise, it will cut into the
workpiece. When the edge of wheel has been rounded
off, you are free to operate the grinder in either the A or
B direction.
Starting and Stopping (Fig. 1)
Warning! Before using the tool, check whether
the handle is tightened securely. Check whether
the ON/OFF switch is working normally.
Before plugging in the tool to the power supply, check
whether the switch is in the OFF (o) position when pressing
the rear end of the switch.
To start the tool, press the rear end of the switch and slide it
forward. Then press the front end of the switch to lock it.
Press the rear end of the switch to stop the tool.
Warning! Do not switch the tool on or off while
under load conditions.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. 6)
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as
shown.
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side handle
(figure 1), with the other hand on the body of the tool, as
shown in figure 6.
Switches
Caution: Hold the body of the tool firmly to
maintain control of the tool at start up and during
use and until the wheel or accessory stops
rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop
be fore laying the tool down.
Note: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not switch
the tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow the
grinder to run up to full speed before touching the work
surface. Lift the tool from the surface before turning the tool
off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before putting it down.
Slider switch (fig. 1)
Warning! Before connecting the tool to a power
supply, be sure the slider switch is in the off
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