EINHELL RT-AG 180 Original Operating Instructions

Original operating instructions
Angle grinder

Art.-Nr.: 44.305.87 I.-Nr.: 11012

RT-AG 180

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This safety guard is designed for grinding.

This safety guard is designed for cutting and grinding.

“Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inKury”

Wear ear-muffs.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Wear a breathing mask.

Dust which is injurious to health can be generated when working on wood and other materials.
Never use the device to work on any materials containing asbestos!

Wear safety goggles.

Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the device can cause
loss of sight.

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Important!

When using equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating manual with due
care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, give them these
operating instructions as well.
We accept no liability for damage or accidents which
arise due to non-observance of these instructions
and the safety information.

1. Safety information

Please refer to the booklet included in delivery for the
safety instructions.

CAUTION!

Read all safety regulations and instructions.

Any errors made in following the safety regulations
and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.

Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.

2. Layout (Fig. 1)

1. Spindle lock

2. Handle

3. ON/OFF switch

4. Additional handle

5. Guard

6. Flange nut wrench

3. Items supplied

Open the packaging and take out the equipment
with care.
Remove the packaging material and any
packaging and/or transportation braces (if
available).
Check to see if all items are supplied.
Inspect the equipment and accessories for
transport damage.
If possible, please keep the packaging until the
end of the guarantee period.

IMPORTANT

The equipment and packaging material are not
toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags,
foils or small parts. There is a danger of

Original operating instructions
Safety instructions

4. Proper use

The angle grinder is designed for grinding metal and
stone when using the appropriate grinding wheel and
guard.
Caution! To cut metal and stone the grinder may only
be used when the guard is mounted.

The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries
of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Technical data

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Sound and vibration

Sound and vibration values were measured in
accordance with EN 60745.

LpAsound pressure level 96 dB(A)

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pA

LWAsound power level 112 dB(A)

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Wear ear-muffs.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

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Mains voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz

Power input: 2300 W

Idling speed: 8000 min

Protection class:

Weight:

II /

5.8 kg

uncertainty

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3 dB

3 dB

Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions)
determined in accordance with EN 60745.

Surface grinding
Vibration emission value a

hAG

= 3.1 m/s

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K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s

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Additional information for electric power tools

Warning!

The specified vibration value was established in
accordance with a standardized testing method. It
may change according to how the electric equipment
is used and may exceed the specified value in
exceptional circumstaarranging the flangences.

The specified vibration value can be used to compare
the equipment with other electric power tools.

The specified vibration value can be used for initial
assessment of a harmful effect.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a
minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect working
order.
Service and clean the appliance regularly.
Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
Do not overload the appliance.
Have the appliance serviced whenever
necessary.
Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
Wear protective gloves.

Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain residual
risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the equipment’s
construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask
is used.

2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is
used.

3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if
the equipment is used over a prolonged period or
is not properly guided and maintained.

6. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.

6.1 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 2)

The angle grinder must not be used without the
additional handle (4).
The additional handle can be secured in any of
three positions (A, B, C).

6.2 Setting the guard (Fig. 3)

Switch off the tool. Pull the power plug.

Important! Never have the discharge side facing
towards you. Adjust the guard (5) in a way that best
protects your hands so that the material being ground

The position of the guard (5) can be adjusted to
any specific working conditions.Undo the clamp
handle (a) and turn the cover (5) into the
required position.
Ensure that the guard (5) correctly covers the
gear wheel casing.
Secure the clamp handle (a) again.
Ensure that the guard (5) is secure.

Take care that the safety device is secure.

Never use the angle grinder without the

guard.

6.3 TEST RUN FOR NEW GRINDING WHEELS

Allow the right-angle grinder to run in idle for at least
1 minute with the grinding or cutting wheel fitted in
place. Vibrating wheels are to be replaced
immediately.

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Tool side Suitable for

Left (position A / as
shown)

Right-handed users

Right (position B) Left-handed users

Top (position C) Using cutting wheels

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For grinding attach the provided grinding guard

For cutting attach the provided cutting guard

shown in Fig. 12.

shown in Fig. 13.

is directed away from your body.

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7. Operation

7.1 SWITCH (Fig. 4)

The ON/OFF switch (3) has a locking switch (a)
to prevent the tool being started by accident.
To start the equipment push the locking switch
(a) forwards, then press the ON/OFF switch (3).

Wait until the machine has reached its top
speed. You can then position the angle grinder
on the workpiece and machine it.

7.2 Changing the grinding wheels (Fig. 5)

Use the face spanner (6) supplied to change the
grinding wheels.

Pull out the power plug.

Simple wheel change by spindle lock:
Press the spindle lock and allow the grinding
wheel to latch in place.
Open the flange nut with the face spanner.

(Fig. 5)

Change the grinding or cutting wheel and tighten
the flange nut with the face spanner.

Important!
Only ever press the spindle lock when the motor
and grinding spindle are at a standstill!
You must keep the spindle lock pressed while
you change the wheel!

For grinding or cutting wheels up to approx. 3 mm
thick, screw on the flange nut with the flat side facing
the grinding or cutting wheel.

7.3 Flange arrangements when using grinding

wheels and cutting wheels (Fig. 6-9)

Flange arrangement when using a depressed­centre or straight grinding wheel (Fig. 7)

1) Ø 42 mm clamping flange (a)

2) Ø 42 mm flange nut (b)
Flange arrangement when using a depressed­centre cutting wheel (Fig. 8)

1) Ø 42 mm clamping flange (a)

2) Ø 42 mm flange nut (b)
Flange arrangement when using a straight
cutting wheel (Fig. 9)

1) Ø 98 mm clamping flange (a)

2) Ø 98 mm flange nut (b)

7.5 GRINDING WHEELS

Never use a grinding or cutting wheel bigger or
smaller than the specified diameter.
Before using a grinding or cutting wheel, check
its rated speed.
The wheel´s rated speed must be higher than the
idle speed of the right-angle grinder.
Use only grinding and cutting wheels that are
approved for a minimum speed of 6,500 rpm and
a peripheral speed of 80 m/sec.
Check the direction of rotation when you use
diamond cutting wheels. The directional arrow on
the diamond cutting wheel must point in the
direction in which the tool rotates.

Take special care that the grinding wheels are
properly stored and transported. Ensure that the
grinding wheels are never exposed to shock, jolts
or sharp edges (for example during transport or
storage in a toolbox). This could cause damage (such
as cracks) to the grinding wheels and place the user
in serious danger.

7.6 OPERATING MODES

7.6.1 Rough grinding (Fig. 10)

Caution: Use the safety device for grinding.

For the best rough grinding results, hold the grinding
wheel at an angle of between 30° and 40° to the
workpiece surface and guide back and forth over the
workpiece in steady movements.

7.6.2 Cutting (Fig. 11)

Caution: Use the safety device for abrasive

cutting.

When you use the right-angle grinder for cutting
purposes, avoid tilting it in the cutting plane. The
cutting wheel must have a clean cutting edge.
A diamond cutting wheel is best used to cut hard
stone.

It is prohibited to use the machine on

asbestos materials!

Never use a cutting wheel for rough grind

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7.4 MOTOR

It is vital for the motor to be well ventilated during
operation. Be sure, therefore, to keep the ventilation
holes clean at all times.

9. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering

of spare parts

Always pull out the mains power plug before starting
any cleaning work.

9.1 Cleaning

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor
housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it
with compressed air at low pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have finished using it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth
and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents
or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts
of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep
into the device.

9.2 Carbon brushes

In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon
brushes checked only by a qualified electrician.
Important! The carbon brushes should not be rep
laced by anyone but a qualified electrician.

9.3 Maintenance

There are no parts inside the equipment which
require additional maintenance.

9.4 Ordering replacement parts

Please quote the following data when ordering
replacement parts:

Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required

10. Storage

Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s
reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing
temperature. The ideal storage temperature is
between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its
original packaging.

11. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being
damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material
and can therefore be reused or can be returned to
the raw material system.
The unit and its accessories are made of various
types of material, such as metal and plastic.
Defective components must be disposed of as
special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

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8. Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after­sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid
danger.

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