jcb AG2200, JCB-AG2200 Safety And Operating Manual

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SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

ANGLE GRINDER
JCB-AG2200

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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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, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the
warnings refers to your electric
(corded) power tool or battery­operated (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 grounded power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.

b) Avoid body contact with
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is
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

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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 off­position 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.

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

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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

a) 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.

b) If the replacement of the
supply cord is necessary, this has
to be done by the manufacturer or
its agent in order to avoid a safety
hazard.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY POINTS FOR YOUR ANGLE GRINDER

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, 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 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)

The arbour size of discs,

flanges, backing pads or any
other accessory must properly
fit 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 discs for chips and
cracks, backing pad for cracks,
tears or excess wear. 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

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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 result in operator injury.
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 flammable 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.
q)

Your hand must hold on the

handle when you are working.

Always use the auxiliary handles
supplied with the tool. Loss of
control can cause personal injury

Further safety instructions
for all operations
Kickback and Related
Warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to
a pinched or snagged rotating
disc, 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 disc
is snagged or pinched by the
workpiece, the edge of the disc

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that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of
the material causing the disc to
climb out or kick out. The disc
may either jump toward or away
from the operator, depending on
direction of the disc’s movement
at the point of pinching. Abrasive
discs 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.
a)

Maintain a firm 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 disc’s movement
at the point of snagging.
d)

Use special care when working
on 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.

Additional safety instructions
for grinding and cutting-off
operations

Safety Warnings Specific for
Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off
Operations:

a)

Use only disc types that are
recommended for your power tool
and the specific guard designed
for the selected disc.

Discs 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 disc is
exposed towards the operator.

The
guard helps to protect operator
from broken disc fragments and
accidental contact with disc.
c)

Discs must be used only for
recommended applications. For
example: do not grind with the
side of cut-off disc.

Abrasive
cut-off discs are intended for
peripheral grinding, side forces
applied to these discs may cause
them to shatter.
d)

Always use undamaged disc

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flanges that are of correct size
and shape for your selected disc.

Proper disc flanges support the
disc thus reducing the possibility
of disc breakage. Flanges for cut­off discs may be different from
grinding disc flanges.
e)

Do not use worn down discs

from larger power tools.

Disc
intended for larger power tools
are not suitable for the higher
speed of a smaller tool and may
burst.

Additional safety instructions
for cutting-off operations

Additional Safety Warnings
Specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off
Operations:

a)

Do not “jam” the cut-off disc
or apply excessive pressure. Do
not attempt to make an excessive
depth of cut.

Overstressing
the disc increases the loading
and susceptibility to twisting or
binding of the disc in the cut and
the possibility of kickback or disc
breakage.
b)

Do not position your body in
line with and behind the rotating
disc.

When the disc, at the point
of operation, is moving away from
your body, the possible kickback
may propel the spinning disc and
the power tool directly at you.
c)

When disc is binding or when
interrupting a cut for any reason,
switch off the power tool and hold
the power tool motionless until the

disc comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the cut­off disc from the cut while the disc
is in motion otherwise kickback
may occur.

Investigate and take
corrective action to eliminate the
cause of disc binding.
d)

Do not restart the cutting
operation in the workpiece. Let
the disc reach full speed and
carefully reenter the cut.

The disc
may bind, walk up or kickback if
the power tool is restarted in the
workpiece.
e)

Support panels or any oversized
workpiece to minimize the risk of
disc pinching and kickback.

Large
workpieces tend to sag under
their own weight. Supports must
be placed under the workpiece
near the line of cut and near the
edge of the workpiece on both
sides of the disc.
f)

Use extra caution when making
a “pocket cut” into existing
walls or other blind areas.

The
protruding disc may cut gas or
water pipes, electrical wiring or
objects that can cause kickback.