ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE DEPRESSED CENTER WHEEL
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ............................................................43
SERVICE PARTS LIST ................................................................................. 46
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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, fi re 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 fl ammable 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.
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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.
Unmodifi ed 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 infl uence 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 fi nger on the switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
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.
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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 aff ect the power toolʼs
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 diff erent from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fi re when
used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifi cally designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fi re.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fi re.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
CAUTION
Keep children and infi rm persons away.
When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and infi rm persons.
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 specifi cations provided with this power
tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
injury.
b) Operations such as sanding, wire brushing or polishing are 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 specifi cally 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 fl y 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) The arbour size of wheels, fl anges, backing pads or any other accessory must
properly fi t the spindle of the power tool.
Accessories with arbour holes 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, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess
wear, wire brush for loose 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.
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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 fl ying debris generated by various
operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of fi ltrating 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 fl y 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.
m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
n) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of
powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
o) Do not operate the power tool near fl ammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad,
brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction
opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of
the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material
causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away
from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of
pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
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a) Maintain a fi rm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are
taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback
occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of
snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and
cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR GRINDING AND
ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specifi c
guard designed for the selected wheel.
Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are
unsafe.
b) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for
maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator.
The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact
with wheel.
c) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not
grind with the side of cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these
wheels may cause them to shatter.
d) Always use undamaged wheel fl anges that are of correct size and shape for your
selected wheel.
Proper wheel fl anges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
Flanges for cut-off wheels may be diff erent from grinding wheel fl anges.
e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.
Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool
and may burst.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR
ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS
a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make
an excessive depth of cut.
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Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or blinding of
the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel.
When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible
kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the
power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete
stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in
motion otherwise kickback may occur.
Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully reenter the cut.
The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS
DISC GRINDERS
— Check that speed marked on the wheel is equal to or greater than the rated speed
of the grinder;
— Ensure that the wheel dimensions are compatible with the grinder;
— Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with care in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions;
— Inspect the grinding wheel before use, do not use chipped, cracked or otherwise
defective products;
— Ensure that mounted wheels and points are fi tted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions;
— Ensure that blotters are used when they are provided with the bonded abrasive
product and when they are required;
— Ensure that the abrasive product is correctly mounted and tightened before use
and run the tool at no-load for 30 s in a safe position, stop immediately if there is
considerable vibration or if other defects are detected. If this condition occurs,
check the machine to determine the cause;
— If a guard is equipped with the tool never use the tool without such a guard;
— Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters to adapt large hole abrasive
wheels;
— For tools intended to be fi tted with threaded hole wheel, ensure that the thread in
the wheel is long enough to accept the spindle length;
— Check that the work piece is properly supported;
— Do not use cutting off wheel for side grinding;
— Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard e.g. do not hit
persons, or ignite fl ammable substances;
— Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when working in dusty conditions, if
it should become necessary to clear dust, fi rst disconnect the tool from the mains
supply (use non metallic objects) and avoid damaging internal parts;
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— Always use eye and ear protection. Other personal protective equipment such as
dust mask, gloves, helmet and apron should be worn;
— Pay attention to the wheel that continues to rotate after the tool is switched off .
— Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0 – 40°C.
A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over charging which is dangerous. The
battery cannot be charged at a temperature greater than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that of 20 – 25°C.
— Do not use the charger continuously.
When one charging is completed, leave the charger for about 15 minutes before
the next charging of battery.
— Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for connecting the battery.
— Never disassemble the battery and charger.
— Never short-circuit the battery.
Short-circuiting the battery will cause a great electric current and overheat. It
results in burn or damage to the battery.
— Do not dispose of the battery in fi re.If the battery burnt, it may explode.
— Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of the charger.
Inserting metal objects or infl ammables into the charger air ventilation slots will
result in electrical shock hazard or damaged charger.
— Bring the battery to the shop from which it was purchased as soon as the post-
charging battery life becomes too short for practical use. Do not dispose of the
exhausted battery.
— Using an exhausted battery will damage the charger.
CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop
the output.
In the cases of 1 and 2 described below, when using this product, even if you are pulling
the switch, the motor may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of protection
function.
1. When the battery power remaining runs out (The battery voltage drops to about
12V (G18DL) / about 8V (G14DL)), the motor stops.
In such case, charge it up immediately.
2. If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this case, release the switch of tool
and eliminate causes of overloading. After that, you can use it again.
Furthermore, please heed the following warning and caution.
WARNING
In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation, smoke emission, explosion and
ignition beforehand, please be sure to heed the following precautions.
1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on the battery.
○
During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall on the battery.
○
Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the power tool during work do not
collect on the battery.
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○
Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed to swarf and dust.
○
Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and dust that may adhere to it and do
not store it together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).
2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a nail, strike with a hammer, step
on, throw or subject the battery to severe physical shock.
3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery.
4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.
5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or car cigarette lighter sockets.
6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those specifi ed.
7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi ed recharging time has
elapsed, immediately stop further recharging.
8. Do not put or subject the battery to high temperatures or high pressure such as
into a microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure container.
9. Keep away from fi re immediately when leakage or foul odor are detected.
10. Do not use in a location where strong static electricity generates.
11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat generated, discolored or deformed, or in
any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove
it from the equipment or battery charger, and stop use.
CAUTION
1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes and
wash them well with fresh clean water such as tap water and contact a doctor
immediately.
If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems.
2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water such as tap
water immediately.
There is a possibility that this can cause skin irritation.
3. If you fi nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, deformation, and/or other
irregularities when using the battery for the fi rst time, do not use and return it to
your supplier or vendor.
SYMBOL
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cordless disc grinder
ModelG14DMRG14DLG18DMRG18DL
Voltage14.4 V18 V
No-Load speed9300 /min9100 /min
outer dia. × hole dia.115 × 22.23 mm
peripheral speed80 m/s
2.0 Ah
2.6 Ah
3.0 Ah
3.3 Ah
2.0 Ah : Ni-Cd50 min.50 min.50 min.30 min.
2.6 Ah : Ni-MH65 min.65 min.x40 min.
3.0 Ah : Ni-MH70 min.70 min.x45 min.
3.3 Ah : Ni-MH75 min.75 min.x50 min.
3.0 Ah : Li-ionxxx45 min.
EB14B: Ni-Cd
(12 cells)
EB1426H:
Ni-MH (12 cells)
BCL1430: Li-ion
EB1430H:
Ni-MH (12 cells)
EB1433X:
Ni-MH (12 cells)
2.1 Kg1.8 Kg2.3 Kg1.9 Kg
EBL1430: Li-ion
x
x
(4 or 8 cells)
(4 cells)
x
EB1820L: Ni-Cd
(15 cells)
EB1826H:
Ni-MH (15 cells)
EB1830H:
Ni-MH (15 cells)
EB1833X:
Ni-MH (15 cells)
x
x
EBM1830:
Li-ion (10 cells)
x
Charge time is approximate. Actual charge time may vary.
“x” Indicates that the battery pack is not compatible with that specifi c charger.
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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below.
G14DMR (NN)
G14DMR
(2BGK)
G14DL
G18DMR
(2LRK)
(2BGK)
(2MRK)
G18DL
G14DMR
(BGK)
G14DL
G18DMR
(MRK)
(BGK)
G18DL
G14DL (NN)
(MRK)
G18DMR (NN)
G18DL (NN)
Depressed
center wheel
Wrench
Side handle
Plastic case
Charger
(UC18YG)
Charger
(UC18YRL)
Battery
(EB14B)
Battery
(BCL1430)
111111111
111111111
111111111
111111111
1—1—1—1——
—1—1—1—1—
2 ——— 1 ————
—2———1———
Battery
(EB1820L)
Battery
(EBM1830)
——2———1——
——— 2 ——— 1—
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APPLICATIONS
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Removal of casting fi n and fi nishing of various types of steel, bronze and aluminum
materials and castings.
○
Grinding of welded sections or sections cut by means of a cutting torch.
○
Grinding of synthetic resins, slate, brick, marble, etc.
○
Cutting of synthetic concrete, stone, brick, marble, and similar materials.
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Battery removal
Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latch to remove the
battery (See Fig. 1).
Battery
Latch
CAUTION
Never short-circuit the battery.
2. Battery installation
Insert the battery while observing its polarities (See Fig. 1).
Insert
Fig. 1
Pull out
CHARGING
〈UC14YFA, UC24YFA, UC18YRL〉
Before using the cordless disc grinder, charge the battery as follows.
1. Connect the charger’s power cord to a receptacle
When the power cord is connected, the charger’s pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1-second
intervals).
2. Insert the battery into the charger
Insert the battery fi rmly, until it contacts the bottom of the charger compartment.
CAUTION
If the battery is inserted in the reverse direction, not only recharging will become
impossible, but it may also cause problems in the charger such as deformed
recharging terminal.
3. Charging
When inserting a battery in the charger, charging will commence and the pilot lamp will light
up continuously in red.
When the battery becomes fully recharged, the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1-second
intervals) (See Table 1).
(1) Pilot lamp indication
The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown in Table 1, according to the condition of
the charger or the battery.
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Before
charging
Blinks
(RED)
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Table 1
Indications of the lamps
Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light
for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
While
charging
Charging
complete
Charging
impossible
Overheat
standby
NOTE
When standby for cooling battery, UC18YRL cools the overheated battery by cooling fan.
(2) Regarding the temperatures of the battery
The temperatures for batteries are as shown in the table below, and batteries that have
become hot should be cooled for a while before being recharged.
Table 2 Recharging ranges of batteries
Batteries
Ni-Cd batteries–5°C – 55°C
Ni-MH batteries0°C – 45°C–5°C – 50°C
Li-ion batteriesx0°C – 50°C
Lights
(RED)
Blinks
(RED)
Flickers
(RED)
Lights
(GREEN)
Lights continuously
Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light
for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)
Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light
for 0.1 seconds. (off for 0.1 seconds)
Lights continuously
Charger
UC14YFA
UC24YFA
Malfunction in the battery or
the charger.
Battery overheated.
Unable to charge
(Charging will commence
when battery cools).
UC18YRL
4. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle
5. Hold the charger fi rmly and pull out the battery
NOTE
Be sure to pull out the battery from the charger after use, and then keep it.
CAUTION
○
If the battery is charged while it is heated because it has been left for a long time in
a location subject to direct sunlight or because the battery has just been used, the
pilot lamp of the charger lights up green. In such a case, fi rst let the battery cool,
then start charging.
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When the pilot lamp fl ickers in red quickly (at 0.2-second intervals), check for and
take out any foreign objects in the charger’s battery installation hole. If there are no
foreign objects, it is probable that the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it
to your Authorized Service Center.
○
Since the built-in micro computer takes about 3 seconds to confi rm that the battery
being charged with UC14YFA, UC24YFA and UC18YRL are taken out, wait for a
minimum of 3 seconds before reinserting it to continue charging. If the battery is
reinserted within 3 seconds, the battery may not be properly charged.
〈UC18YG〉
Before using the cordless disc grinder, charge the battery as follows.
1. Connect the charger power cord to the receptacle
Connecting the power cord will turn on the charger.
2. Insert the battery into the charger
Insert the battery fi rmly while observing its direction, until it contacts the bottom of the
charger (the pilot lamp lights up).
CAUTION
If the pilot lamp does not light up, pull out the power cord from the receptacle and
check the battery mounting condition.
The pilot lamp goes off to indicate that the battery is fully charged.The battery charging time becomes longer when a temperature is low or the voltage of the
power source is too low.
When the pilot lamp does not go off even if more than 120 minutes have elapsed after
starting of the charging, stop the charging and contact your HITACHI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER.
CAUTION
If the battery is heated due to direct sunlight, etc., just after operation, the charger
pilot lamp may not light up. At that time, cool the battery fi rst, then start charging.
3. Disconnect the charger power cord from the receptacle
4. Hold the charger tight and pull out the battery
Regarding electric discharge in case of new batteries, etc.
As the internal chemical substance of new batteries and batteries that have not been used
for an extended period is not activated, the electric discharge might be low when using
them the fi rst and second time. This is a temporary phenomenon, and normal time required
for recharging will be restored by recharging the batteries 2 – 3 times.
How to make the batteries perform longer
(1) Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted.
When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge
its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may
be damaged and its life will become shorter.
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(2) Avoid recharging at high temperatures.
A battery will be hot immediately after use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after
use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened.
Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled for a while.
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Preparing and checking the work environment
Make sure that the work site meets all the conditions laid forth in the precautions.
2. Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is at all loose it could come off and cause
an accident.
3. Fitting and adjusting the wheel guard
The wheel guard is a protective device to prevent injury should the depressed center
wheel shatter during operation. Ensure that the guard is properly fi tted and fastened before
commencing grinding operation. By slightly loosening the setting screw, the wheel guard
can be turned and set at any desired angle for maximum operational eff ectiveness. Ensure
that the setting screw is thoroughly tightened after adjusting the wheel guard.
4. Ensure that mounted wheels and points are fi tted in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Ensure that the depressed center wheel to be utilized is the correct type and free of cracks
or surface defects. Also ensure that the depressed center wheel is properly mounted
and the wheel nut is securely tightened, Refer to the section on “ASSEMBLING AND
DISASSEMBLING THE DEPRESSED CENTER WHEEL”
Ensure that blotters are used when they are provided with the bonded abrasive product and
when they are required.
Do not use separate reducing bushings or adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.
For tools intended to be fi tted with threaded hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel
is long enough to accept the spindle length.
Do not use cutting off wheel for side grinding.
5. Conducting a trial run
Ensure that the abrasive products is correctly mounted and tightened before use and
run the tool at no-load for 30 seconds in a safe position, stop immediately if there is
considerable vibration or if other defects are detected.
If this condition occurs, check the machine to determine the cause.
6. Confi rm the push button.
Confi rm that the push button is disengaged by pushing push button two or three times
before switching the power tool on.
7. Fixing the side handle.
Screw the side handle into the gear cover.
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PRACTICAL GRINDER APPLICATION
1. Pressure
To prolong the life of the machine and ensure a fi rst class fi nish, it is important that the
machine should not be overloaded by applying too much pressure. In most applications,
the weight of the machine alone is suffi cient for eff ective grinding. Too much pressure will
result in reduced rotational speed, inferior surface fi nish, and overloading which could
reduce the life of the machine.
2. Grinding angle
Do not apply the entire surface of the depressed
center wheel to the material to be ground. As
shown in Fig. 2, the machine should be held at an
angle of 15° – 30° so that the external edge of the
depressed center wheel contacts the material at
an optimum angle.
3. To prevent a new depressed center wheel from
digging into the workpiece, initial grinding should
be performed by drawing the grinder across the
workpiece toward the operator
(Fig. 2 direction B). Once the leading edge of the
depressed center wheel is properly abraded, grinding may be conducted in either direction.
4. Precautions immediately after fi nishing operation
The wheel continues to rotate after the tool is switched off .After switching off the machine, do not put it down until the depressed center wheel has
come to a complete stop. Apart from avoiding serious accidents, this precaution will reduce
the amount of dust and swarf sucked into the machine.
NOTE
○
To prevent injuries, this product has a function that prevents unexpected motor rotation
when the battery is inserted. The motor will not run if the battery is inserter while the switch
is still ON. After installing the battery, turn the switch off and then back on again.
○
The G14DL and G18DL models are equipped with a protection function that will shut down
the tool in the event of an overload.
Should the tool shut down due to an overload, turn the power off and then turn it back on
again.
An overload that stops tool operation and lasts more than 10 seconds may not be released
by turning the power off and on. Should this happen, remove the battery from the tool and
reinstall it before turning on the power switch.
A B
Fig. 2
15° — 30°
CAUTION
○
Check that the work piece is properly supported.
○
Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when working in dusty conditions.
If it should become necessary to clear dust, fi rst disconnect the tool from the
mains supply (use non-metallic objects) and avoid damaging internal parts.
○
Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard e.g. do not hit
persons, or ignite fl ammable substances.
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○
Always use eye and ear protection.
Other personal protective equipment such as dust mask, gloves, helmet and apron
should be worn when necessary.
If in doubt, wear the protective equipment.
○
When the machine is not use, the battery should be disconnected.
ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE DEPRESSED
CENTER WHEEL (Fig. 3)
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the switch and pull
out the battery.
1. Assembling (Fig. 3)
(1) Turn the disc grinder upsidedown so that
the spindle is facing upward.
(2) Align the across fl ats of the wheel washer
with the notched part of the spindle, then
attach them.
(3) Fit the protuberance of the depressed
center wheel onto the wheel washer.
(4) Screw the wheel nut onto the spindle.
(5) While pushing the push button with one
hand, lock the spindle by turning the depressed center wheel slowly with the other hand.
Tighten the wheel nut by using the supplied wrench as shown in Fig. 3.
2. Disassembling
Follow the above procedures in reverse.
Wernch
Wheel nut
Depressed
center wheel
Wheel washer
Spindle
Wheel guard
Diamond wheel
Push button
Fig. 3
CAUTION
○
Confi rm that the depressed center wheel is mounted fi rmly.
○
Confi rm that the push button is disengaged by pushing push button two or three
times before switching the power tool on.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
1. Inspecting the depressed center wheel
Ensure that the depressed center wheel is free of cracks and surface defects.
2. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened. Should
any of the screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in
serious hazard.
3. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very “heart” of the power tool.
Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not become damaged and/or wet with oil or
water.
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4. Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 4)
The motor employs carbon brushes which are
consumable parts. Since and excessively worn
carbon brush can result in motor trouble, replace the
carbon brush with new ones when it becomes worn to
or near the “wear limit”. In addition, always keep
carbon brushes clean and ensure that they slide
freely within the brush holders.
NOTE
When replacing the carbon brush with a new one, be
sure to use the Hitachi Carbon Brush Code No.
999054.
5. Replacing carbon brushes
Take out the carbon brush by fi rst removing the brush
cap and then hooking the protrusion of the carbon
brush with a slotted head screw driver, etc., as shown
in Fig. 6.
When installing the carbon brush, choose the
direction so that the nail of the carbon brush agrees
with the contact portion outside the brush tube. Then
push it in with a fi nger as illustrated in Fig. 7. Lastly,
install the brush cap.
CAUTION
Be absolutely sure to insert the nail of the carbon
brush into the contact portion outside the brush
tube. (You can insert whichever one of the two nails
provided.)
Caution must be exercised since any error in this
operation can result in the deformed nail of the
carbon brush and may cause motor trouble at an
early stage.
11.5mm
Nail of carbon
brush
Wear limit
3mm
Fig. 4
Protrusion of
carbon brush
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
6 Cleaning of the outside
When the cordless disc grinder is stained, wipe with a soft
dry cloth or a cloth moistened with soapy water. Do not
use chloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, as they melt
plastics.
7. Storage
Store the cordless disc grinder in a place in which the temperature is less than 40°C, and
out of reach of children.
8. Service parts list
Contact portion
outside brush tube
Fig. 7
CAUTION
Repair, modifi cation and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by
a Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
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This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized
Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance.
In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and
standards prescribed in each country must be observed.
Important notice on the batteries for the Hitachi cordless power tools
Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety
and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these
designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modifi ed (such as disassembly
and replacement of cells or other internal parts).