Guild PGA115GL Instruction manual

GUILD
750W 115mm Angle Grinder

Instruction Manual

PGA115GL

After Sales Support

UK/Ireland 0333 3201989
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your Guild angle grinder

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Guild
angle grinder, ensuring it remains safe to operate.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0333 3201989

Contents

Safety Information.....................................................................................................3

In The Box..................................................................................................................9

Accessories................................................................................................................9

Operating Instructions.............................................................................................10

Working Hints For Your Angle Grinder.....................................................................13

Maintenance.............................................................................................................13

Trouble Shooting......................................................................................................13

Technical Data..........................................................................................................14

Environmental Protection........................................................................................15

Guarantee................................................................................................................15

Declaration of Conformity.........................................................................................16

Plug Replacement (Uk & Ireland Only).....................................................................16

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Safety Information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

Warning Symbols

The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and
indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and
operating the angle grinder.

To reduce the risk of injury, Please read the instruction manual

Warning

Wear ear protection

Wear eye protection

Wear dust mask

Double insulation

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.

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Safety Information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not

use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,

ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the

power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or

entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor

use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric

shock.

3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection

used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that

have the switch on invites accidents.

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Safety Information

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or

a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better

control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,

ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce

dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool

that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power

tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool

accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons

unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If

damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these

instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be

performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could

result in a hazardous situation.

5) Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

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Safety Information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

Safety Instructions For All Operations

Safety Warnings Common For Grinding Or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations
a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder or cut-off tool. Read all safety

warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or

serious injury.

b) Operations such as sanding, wire brushing or polishing is not recommended to be

performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed

may create a hazard and cause personal injury.

c) Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the

tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it

does not assure safe operation.

d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed

marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can

break and fly apart.

e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the

capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately

guarded or controlled.

f) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For

accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the

locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting

hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause

loss of control.

g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as

abrasive wheels for chips and cracks or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is

dropped, inspect, for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and

installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the

rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute.

Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time.

h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield,

safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing, protectors,

gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.

The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various

operations . The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles

generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause

hearing loss.

i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work

area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a

broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation

where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting

accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool

“live” and shock the operator.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be

cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
l) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The

spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

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