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Standards by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards. -5 BM F000622188 12-04 12/10/04 9:27 PM Page 6 Functional Description and Specifications !WARNING Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Angle Grinders WHEEL GUARD SWITCH BUTTON SIDE HANDLE SPINDLE LOCK GRINDING WHEEL VENTILATION OPENINGS COLLAR SCREW Model number 1347A 1348AE Maximum Capacities Max. wheel diameter 4 1/2" (115mm) 5" (127mm) Spindle thread 5/8"-11 UNC 5/8"-11 UNC Max. wire wheel 4" Dia. 4" Dia. Max. wire cup brush 3" Dia. 3" Dia. Max. sanding disc 4 1/2" Dia. 4 1/2" Dia. Max. cut off wheel 4 1/2" Dia. 4 1/2" Dia. Max. dry diamond wheel 4 1/2" Dia. 4 1/2" Dia. -6 BM F000622188 12-04 12/10/04 9:27 PM Page 7 Assembly WHEEL GUARD INSTALLATION To attach the wheel guard DISCONNECT Wheel guard must be tool from power source. attached when using disc !WARNING Position the guard on spindle neck, thengrinding wheels. Always keep wheel guard secure guard with the collar screw. between you and your work while grinding. LOCK NUT AND BACKING FLANGE Your tool is equipped with a threaded spindle for mounting accessories. Always use the supplied lock nut (and backing flange) that has same thread size as spindle. SIDE HANDLE The side handle used to guide and balance the tool can be threaded into the front housing on either side of the tool, depending on personal preference and comfort. Use the side handle for safe control and ease of operation. Disc Grinding Wheel Assembly Disconnect tool from power source. Be sure that wheel guard is in place for grinding. Thread BACKING FLANGE onto spindle, then place GRINDING WHEEL on the spindle. Thread on the lock nut and tighten nut using the supplied lock nut wrench, while holding the spindle lock in. TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure. LOCK NUT GRINDING WHEEL BACKING FLANGE SPINDLE LOCK NUT GRINDING WHEEL BACKING FLANGE COLLAR SCREW WHEEL GUARD SPINDLE -7 BM F000622188 12-04 12/10/04 9:27 PM Page 8 Masonry Cutting Wheel Assembly For cutting masonry materials like brick, tile, stone, etc., it is best to use a dry diamond cutting wheel. Use only lock nut and flange with equal diameters. The wheel guard must be used with a dry diamond cutting wheel. !WARNING Do not use water or other cooling fluid with this tool for cutting. Disconnect tool from power source before attaching cutting wheel. With wheel guard in place, assemble flange, cutting wheel and lock nut as illustrated on page 7. When cutting, make only small passes through workpiece at a time. Be aware that “Kickback” can occur at any time. Keep both hands on tool for maximum control. Sanding Accessories Assembly BACKING PAD !WARNING Before attaching a backing pad be sure its maximum safe operating speed is not exceeded by the nameplate speed of the tool. !WARNING Wheel guard may not be used for most sanding operations. Always reinstall wheel guard when converting back to grinding operations. TO INSTALL BACKING PAD AND SANDING DISC Disconnect tool from power source. Set the tool on its top side (spindle up). Place the rubber backing pad onto the spindle shaft. Center the sanding disc on top of the backing pad. Insert the lock nut through the disc and thread onto the spindle as far as you can with your fingers. Press in the spindle lock, then tighten the backing pad securely with lock nut wrench. TO REMOVE BACKING PAD AND SANDING DISC Disconnect tool from power source. Using the lock nut wrench unscrew the nut from the spindle, while holding spindle lock in. LOCK NUT DRY DIAMOND WHEEL BACKING FLANGE COLLAR SCREW WHEEL GUARD SPINDLE WIRE BRUSH ASSEMBLY Before assembling wire brush to this tool, disconnect from the power source. Wire brushes are equipped with their own threaded hub, simply thread on to spindle. Be sure to seat against shoulder before turning tool “ON”. WIRE BRUSH LOCK NUT SPINDLE SANDING DISC BACKING PAD -8 BM F000622188 12-04 12/10/04 9:27 PM Page 9 Operating Instructions SLIDE ON-OFF SWITCH WITH LOCK The tool is switched “ON” by the switch button located at the side of the motor housing. The switch can be locked in the “ON” position, a convenience for long grinding operations. TO TURN THE TOOL “ON” without locking it, slide the switch button forward by applying pressure ONLY at the REAR portion of the button. When pressure is released the switch button will snap to “OFF” position. TO LOCK THE SWITCH “ON”, slide the switch button forward and press “IN” the FRONT portion. TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply press and release the REAR portion of the button. Switch is spring loaded and will snap back automatically. !WARNING Hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist. ELECTRONIC FEEDBACK CIRCUITRY (EFC) (Model 1348AE only) The internal electronic feedback system provides a "soft start", whic...
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