12 Ferm
•Ensure that blotters are used when they are
provided with the bonded abrasive product and
when they are required.
•If a guard is supplied with the tool never use the tool
without such a guard.
•For tools intended to be fitted with threaded hole
wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel is long
enough to accept the spindle length.
•Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when
working in dusty conditions. If it should become
nessesary to clear dust, first disconnect the tool
from the mains supply (use non metallic objects) and
avoid damaging internal parts.
•Though poor conditions of the electrical mains,
shortly voltage drops can appear when starting the
equipment. This can influence other equipment (eq.
blinking of a lamp). If the mains-impedance Zmax
<0.348 Ohm, such disturbances are not expected.
(In case of need, you may contact your local supply
authority for further information.
Electrical safety
Always check that the power supply corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
Your machine is double insulated in accordance
with EN50144; therefore no earthwire is required.
Replacing cables or plugs
Immediately throw away old cables or plugs when they
have been replaced by new ones. It is dangerous to insert
the plug of a loose cable in the wall outlet.
Using extension cables
Only use an approved extension cable suitable for the
power input of the machine. The minimum conductor
size is 1.5 mm2. When using a cable reel always unwind
the reel completely.
3. MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
Prior to mounting an accessory always unplug the
tool.
Removing and mounting the guard
Fig.B
Replace the guard only with one of sheet steel or
material of equal strength.
Disassembly
•Remove the flange nut and the flange from the
spindle (2).
•Turn the screw (3) in the protective guard (1)
counterclockwise with help of a crosshead
screwdriver.
•Remove the machine’s protective guard.
Assembly
•Put the protective guard (1) on the machine.
•Turn the protective guard (1) to the position
indicated in the drawing.
•Turn the screw (3) in the protective guard clockwise
with help of a crosshead screwdriver.
•Put the flange nut and the flange back on the spindle (2).
Mounting a grinding disc
Fig.C
Use grinding discs of the correct dimension. Use fibre
reinforced grinding discs only. The grinding disc must
not touch the edge of the guard.
•Press the spindle lock and turn the spindle (9) until it
engages in the lock. Keep the spindle lock pressed
during this procedure.
•Remove the flange nut (12) from the spindle using the
spanner (11).
•Position the grinding disc (7) on the flange (5).
•Place the flange nut on the spindle an tighten it using
the spanner.
•Release the spindle lock and check that the spindle is
unlocked by rotating it.
Mounting the side handle
The side handle can be used for both left-hand and right-
hand control.
•Fasten the side handle (Fig. A-3) for left-hand
operation on the right-hand side of the machine.
•Fasten the side handle for right-hand operation on
the left-hand side of the machine.
•Fasten the side handle for upright working at the top
of the machine.
Make sure that the side handle is fastened
properly and cannot loosen unexpectedly.
4. USE
Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
Do not place the machine on the workpiece when
switching the machine on or off. The grinding disc may
damage the workpiece.
•Clamp the workpiece and make sure that the
workpiece cannot slide from under the machine
during the cutting activities.
•Hold the machine firmly and press it under an angle of
approximately 15˚ against the workpiece. Move the
grinding disc evenly across the workpiece.
•Regularly inspect the grinding disc. Worn grinding
discs have a negative effect on the efficiency of the
machine. Replace a grinding disc on time.
•Always switch off the machine first before removing
the plug from the wall socket.
Switching on and off
•Slide the on/off switch forwards.
•To switch off, depress the on/off switch, this will then
jump to the ‘off’ position.
Do not put the machine down when the motor is still
running. Do not place the machine on a dusty surface.
Dust particles may enter the mechanism.
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