Adjusting the quick-release guard
WARNING!
Before carrying out any work on the angle
grinder, always pull out the mains plug.
When using the angle grinder for roughing
or cutting, never work without the guard.
A special cutting guard must be used for
cut-off grinding.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury! Wear protective gloves.
Loosen the clamping lever (1.).
Adjust the guard (2.).
Retighten the clamping lever (3.).
Attaching or changing
the grinding tool
WARNING!
Before carrying out any work on the angle
grinder, always pull out the mains plug.
Press and hold down the spindle
lock (1.).
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Angle grinder L 21-6 230/L 21-8 180/L 24-6 230/L 2100
Using the face spanner, loosen the
clamping nut on the spindle in an anti-
clockwise direction and remove (2.).
Insert the grinding wheel in the correct
position.
Screw the clamping nut onto the spindle.
– Grinding wheel ≤ 10 mm thick:
Clamping nut collar face up,
towards shaft end.
– Grinding wheel > 10 mm thick:
Clamping nut collar face down,
towards gearbox.
Press and hold down the spindle lock.
Tighten the clamping nut with the face
spanner.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Switch on the angle grinder (without
locking into position) and leave the angle
grinder running for approx. 30 seconds.
Check for imbalances and vibrations!
Switch off the angle grinder.
Operating instructions
When the angle grinder is switched off,
the grinding tool continues running briefly.
Rough-grinding
Never use cutting-off wheels for rough-
grinding.
– Angle of wheel 20–40° for best cutting
performance.
– Applying moderate pressure, move the
angle grinder backwards and forwards.
As a result, the workpiece will not
become too hot and there will be no
discoloration; nor will there be any
grooves.
Note
WARNING!