engineer, architect, or person in charge of the
building project before beginning the work.
5.6.5 Personal protective equipment
en
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protec-
6 Before use
DANGER
Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
CAUTION
Wear gloves when fitting or removing parts, when
making adjustments or when remedying malfunc-
tions.
WARNING
Never use the power tool without the guard.
CAUTION
Before using another accessory that is recommen-
ded for the angle grinder in conjunction with the
angle grinders mentioned above, read the operat-
ing instructions for the applicable angle grinder and
observe all instructions.
6.1 Fitting the side handle
WARNING
The side handle must be fitted for all types of work.
The side handle may be screwed onto the power tool on
the right or left.
6.2 Guard
CAUTION
Adjust the position of the guard to suit the require-
ments of the work being done.
CAUTION
The closed side of the guard must always face the
operator.
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tion, protective gloves and breathing protection while
the power tool is in use.
6.2.1 Fitting the guard or guard with cover plate 8
NOTE
The keyed locating lug on the guard ensures that only
a guard designed for use with the power tool can be
fitted. The keyed locating lug also prevents the guard
from coming into contact with the disc.
1.
Fit the guard onto the drive spindle collar so that the
two triangular marks on the guard and on the power
tool in alignment.
2.
Press the guard onto the drive spindle collar; press
the guard release button and then rotate the guard
until it engages and the guard release button jumps
back to its outset position.
6.2.2 Adjusting the guard 7
1.
Press the guard release button and then rotate the
guard until it engages in the desired position.
6.2.3 Removing the guard or guard with cover plate
1.
Press the guard release button and then rotate the
guard until the triangular marks on the guard and
the power tool are in alignment.
2.
Lift off the guard.
6.2.4 Fitting and removing the front cover 9
1.
Press the front cover onto the standard guard, with
the closed side positioned as shown in the illustra-
tion, until it engages.
2.
To remove the front cover, release the catch and
then pull the front cover away from the standard
guard.
6.3 Fitting and removing the disc 10 11
DANGER
Check that the speed rating printed on the cutting
or grinding disc is equal to or higher than the rated
speed of the power tool.