SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANGLE GRINDERS
GENERAL
Only use this tool for dry grinding/cutting
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Only use the flanges which are supplied with this tool
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This tool should not be used by people under the age of
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16 years
Always disconnect plug from power source before
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making any adjustment or changing any accessory
ACCESSORIES
Use the original SKIL accessories which can be obtained
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from your SKIL dealer
For mounting/using non-SKIL accessories observe the
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instructions of the manufacturer concerned
Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
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at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
Do not use damaged, deformed or vibrating grinding/
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cutting discs
Handle and store grinding/cutting discs carefully to avoid
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chipping and cracking
Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease
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Do not use a grinding/cutting disc that is larger than the
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maximum recommended size
Only use grinding/cutting discs with a hole diameter
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which fits mounting flange G 4 without play; never use
reducors or adaptors to fit large-hole grinding/cutting
discs
Never use grinding/cutting discs with a threaded hole, of
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which the thread is not long enough to accept the spindle
length of the tool
Never use accessories with a "blind" threaded hole
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smaller than M14 x 21 mm
OUTDOOR USE
Connect the tool via a fault current (FI) circuit breaker
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with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum
Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdour
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use and equipped with a splashproof coupling-socket
BEFORE USE
Before using the tool for the first time, it is recommended
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to receive practical information
Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
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is considered carcinogenic)
Take protective measures when during work dust
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can develop that is harmful to one's health,
combustible or explosive (some dusts are considered
carcinogenic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip
extraction when connectable
Be careful of hidden electrical wires or gas- and water
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pipes; check the work area, for instance with a metal
detector
Be careful when cutting grooves, especially in supporting
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walls (slots in supporting walls are subject to country-
specific regulations; these regulations are to be observed
under all circumstances)
Clamp the workpiece in case it does not remain
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stationary from its own weight
Do not clamp the tool in a vice
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Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
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capacity of 16 Amps (UK 13 Amps)
Wear protective glasses and gloves, hearing
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protection 3 and sturdy shoes; when necessary, also
wear an apron
Always mount auxiliary handle E 5 and protective guard
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F 4; never use the tool without them
Be sure tool is switched off when plugging in
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DURING USE
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
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tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
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not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug;
never use the tool with a damaged cord
Push spindle-lock button D 4 only when spindle A 4 is
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at a standstill
Keep hands away from rotating accessories
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When grinding metal, sparks are generated; keep other
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persons and combustible material from work area
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
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immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
In case the cutting disc is blocked, resulting in jerking
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forces on the tool, immediately switch off the tool
In case of current interruption or when the plug is
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accidentally pulled out, unlock the on/off switch H 4
immediately and put it in the OFF-position in order to
prevent uncontrolled restarting
Do not apply so much pressure on the tool that it comes
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to a standstill
AFTER USE
Before you put down the tool, switch off the motor and
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ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
After switching off the tool, never stop the rotation of the
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accessory by a lateral force applied against it
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
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in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this
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tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
TOOL ELEMENTS 4
A Spindle
B Clamping flange
C Spanner
D Spindle-lock button
E Auxiliary handle
F Safety guard
G Mounting flange
H On/off locking switch
USE
Mounting of accessories 4
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! disconnect the plug
- clean spindle A and all parts to be mounted
- tighten clamping flange B with spanner C while
pushing spindle-lock button D
- for removing accessories handle vice-versa
! grinding/cutting discs become very hot during
use; do not touch them until they have cooled
down
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