Page 1
4-1
12"
ANGLE
GRINDER
For
Safety
Instrucfions,
See
Inside
Page 2
d
GE:
SAFETY
RULES
1
READ
AND
UNDERSTAND
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
Failure
lo
,tructrons
l~sted
below.
may
resull
~n
electri
andlor
serlous
persanal
~njury
;mve
I
n'ESE
INSTRUCTIONS
n
follow
all
~rrs
c
shmk,
lire
-
.Lo-
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0
WORK
AREA
1
I
1.K-
ywr
rmrk
ma^
CIWI
and
wall
lit
Cluttered
benches
and
dark
meas
invite
accidents.
2Do
not
pwer
tda
in
axplollw
thmmphmws,
olwh
am
in
Ih.
of
thnmabh
liquidq
gmm,
or
duat.
Pwer
tools
ereare
sparks
which
wy
ignite
fhe
dust
or
fumes.
S.kp
byrlmdm,
children,
and
visitom
may
while
owrating
a
powor
toot.
Distractions
can
caus
to low
eonbol.
Protm3
others
in
the
work
area
fPwn
debris
such
er
&ips
and
rpks.
ode
barriers
or
shtds
as
needed.
4.Grourwld
tool8
muat
be
plugged
into
an
outlet
properly
installed
and
grounded
in
mceordmce
wi!h
all
codes
and
ordinances.
Newer
removo
the
grounding
prong
or
modify
tha
plug
in
any
way.
Do
not
use
any
adaptor
plugs.
Ckk
with
a
qualifid
electrician
if
you
are
in
doubt
as
to
whethar
the
outlet
is
properly grounded,
If
the
tools
should
elechically malfunction or
break
down,
wounding provides
a
low
resisrance
path
to
carry
electricity
away
trom
the
user.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
LhMe
Lrrsulated
bola
lue
squipped
with
e
poleked
plug
(one
blade
is
wi&w
ban
tk
othe~)
This
plug
wiH
fit
in
a
polarized
outlet
only
one
way.
If
the
plug
dolr
not
fh
fully
in
the
ouflet,
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
dws
mt
fit,
contact
a
qualified
mlectrician
to
inatall
a
Warized
outlet.
Da
not
change
the
plug
in
any
way.
Dwble
insularion eliminates
the
need
br
the
three
wire
gr~lnded
power
mrd
and
grounded
power
supply system.
I
6.Avoid
body
contact
with
grounded
surkea
such
as
pipr,~rdiators,
range*
and
rdrigeratotrr.
There
is
an
increased
risk
of
ekctrie
shock
if
your
body
IS
grcunded.
I
t-Don't
expaaa
pwv~
tools
to
rain
or
wet
conditionn.
Water
entering
a
power
tml
will
increase
he
risk of elactric
shoek.
8.00
rmt
ah80
the
cord.
Mew
uw
the
card
to
arry
the
todn
or
pull
the
plug
from
an
outlet
Keep
cord
away
fmm
heat, oil,
shwp
edges
w
moving
parts.
Replaee
damaged
cords
immediately.
Damaged
cords
increase
the
risk
of
electric
shwk.
RWM
apwating
a
powar
tool
outside,
use
an
outtioar
axtamion
cord
mrkd
"W-A
M
"W."These
ards
are
rated
lor
outhx
wa
and
redm
the
risk
d
electric
shock.
3NAL
SAFETY
I
J
to.
Stay
alert,
watch
what
you
are
dolng,
and
use
common
sense
when
operating
a
power
tool.
Do
not
use
tool
whtle
tried
or
under
the
influence
of
drugs,
alcohol,
or
medication.
A
moment
of
rnattentton
wh~te
operat~ng power
tools
may
result
In
serious
personal
injury.
11.
Dre~s
properly.
Do
nvl
wear
loose
clothing
w
jewelry.
ConWn
Img
halr.
Keep
your
halr,
ctothing,
and
glwec
away
from
moving
parts.
Loose
clothes,
jewelry,
or
Img
hair
can
be
caught
In
moving
parts.
l2.Awid
accidental
starting.
Be
sure
swltch
Is
off
More
plugging
in.
Carrying
tools
w~th
your
f~nger
on
the
sw~tch or plugging
in
tmts
with
the
switch
on
~nvites accidents.
t5.Remove adlusting
keys
or
wenches
trefwe
fuming
the
tool on.
A
wrench
or a key that
is
le!t attached to a rotating part
of
the
loo1
may
result in personal injury.
14.00
not
overreach.
Keep
proper
Wng
and
balance
at
all
times. Proper
footing
and
balance enables better control
of
the
tool in
unexpected
sttuatms.
15.Use
safety
equipment
Always
wear
eye pmtectlon.
Dust
mask,
non-skid
safety
shoes,
hard
hat.
or hearing protection
must
be
used
for appropriate cPndiions.
TOOL
USE
AND
CARE
I
1I.Use
clamps
or
other
practical
way
to
sseum
and
suppoxt
the
workpiece
to
a
stable platform.
Holding
the
work
by
hand
or
agalnst your
body
is
unstable
and
may
lead
to
loss
of
controt.
17;Do
not
lome
tool.
Use
the
correct
W
br
your
application,
The
correct
tool
will do
the
job
better
and
safer at
the
rate
for
which It
is
designed.
18.Do
not
use
tool
H
switch
does
not
turn
It
on
or
off.
Any
tool that
cannot
be
controlled
with
the
swltch
is
dangerous and
must
be
repaired.
l%Dlsco~nt%ct
the
plug
from
the
power
source
before
making
any
adjustments,
changing
aceersoriss, or
storing
the
tool.
Such
preventive safety
measures
reduce the
r~sk
of
starting
the
tool accidentally.
2O.Store
idle
tmla
out
of
reach
of
children
and
other
untrained
parsons.
Toots
are
dangerous m the hands
of
untraned
users.
21.Malmln
mls
with
care.
Keep
cutting
tools
sharp
and
clean,
Properly maintained
tools with sharp
cutting
edge
are
less
likely
to
bind
and
are easier
to
control.
Do
not
use
a
damaged
tool.
Tag
damaged
tools
"Do
not
use'
unttl
repaired.
2Z.Check
for
misalignment
or
bindlng
of
moving
parts,
breakage
of
parts, and
any
other
condition
that
may
affect
the
tool's
operation.
If
damaged,
have
the
tool.
serviced
before
using.
Many
accidents
are
caused
by
porly
maintained
tools.
23.Use
only
accessories
that
are
recommended
by
the
manufectunr
for
your
model.
Accessor~es that
may
be
suttabls
for
one
tool,
may
become
hazardous
when used
on
another
tool.
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SERVICE
I
24.tml
sewles
musl
be
perionned
only
by
quaiified
repmir
pmrsonnel.
Service
or
maintenance
performed
by
unqualified
personnel
may
result
in
a
risk
of
injury.
25.WM
nerrlclng
a
tool,
use
only
idsntlcal
rmpl~m4nl
pa-
Follow
inshrctlons
In
the
MsCnfensnee
rsctlon
of
thls
manual.
Use
of unauthorized
parts
or
failure to follow
Maintenance
Instructions
may
create
a
rrsk
of
shock
or
injury.
1Ahvays
uw
proper
guard
with
grinding
wheel.
A
guard
protects
operator
from
broh
wheel
fragments.
2.Aocessorles
mrwt
be
be
for
nt
Ileast
tlw!
am
recmmended
on
the
tool
warning
label.
Wheels
and
other
accessories
running
over
rated
speed
can
fly
apart
and
cause
injury.
3,HoW
tool
by
Insulated
gripping
surfaces
whm
performing
an
operation
whom
the
cuttlng tool
msy
contaci
hidden
wiring
or
its
own
cord.
Contact
with a 'live'
wire
will
make
exposed
metal
parts
of
the
tool
"live"
and
Wk
the
operator.
&Keep
hands
away
from
all
cuttlng
edges
and
mavkg
pam.
5.MalMln
labtln
and
nameplates.
These
carry
important
information.
If
unreadaMe
or
missing,
contact
a
FASENAL
Service
bcilf
for
a
tree
rep!acement.
FUNCnONA
L
DESCRIPTION
EXTENSION
CORDS
Grounded
tools
require
a
three
wire
extension
cord.
Double
insulated
tools
can
use
either
a
two
w
thrw
wire
extension
cord.
As
!he
distance
from
the
supply
outlet
increases,
you
must
use
a
heavier
gauge
extension
cord.
Using
extension
cords
with
inadequately
sized
wire
muses
a
seriws
drop
in
vdtags,
resulling
in
loss
of
power
and
possible
tool
damage.
Refer
to
the
tawed
right
to
determine the
required
minimum
mre
stze.
The
smaller
the
gauge
number
of
the
wire,
the
greater
the
capacity
of
the
cord.
For
mpk,
a
14
gauge
cord
can
carry
a
higher
current
than
a
16
gauge
cord.
Won
using
more
than one
exremion
nrrd
to
make
up
the
totat
length,
be
sure
each
cord
oonta~ns
at
least
the
mini~llum
wire
size
required.
If
you
am
using
one
exlension
cord
for
more
than
one
tooh
add
#e
namqlate
amperes
and
use
the
sum
to
determine
the
requimd
minimum
wm
srze.
Quwm
br
orsing
Exh$lon
Cords
If
yw
are
using
an
exlension
cord
wtdwrs,
be
sure
it
is
marked
with
the
sufmc
'W-A'
(W
in
Canada)
to
indicate
that
it
is
acceptable
for
outdoor
use.
Ba
sure
pr
extension cord
is
properly
wired
and
in good
elactrieal
mdltlon.
Alweys
replace
a
damaged
extensim
cord
or
have
it
repaired
by
a
quaiified
perm
before
using
it,
Protect
pur
eottansim
cards
from
sharp
*acts,
excessha
heat
and
damp
or
wet
amas.
Recommended
Mlnlmum WIm
Gauge
far
Extendon
Cords'
*
Based
on
Ilm~Wng
Me
IIna
wf&ge
drop
to
five
rarts
at
150%
of
the
raw
amperes.
noving
acce3
xtf~cally
recc
i
may
'be
ha2
?a
.
A-L
Irom
.....
deb
W5B
BCCeSS(
r
these
1001s
ect
others
In
:hrps
and
sf
,
.
r
Wear
safety
g
lasses
with
s~de
shmlds
Always
L<.,,~,
&fore
atfach~ng
or
rer
ssorles.
Only
311%5
SP
bmrnended
lo
0th-
er:
'atdous.
Prot
work
an
11s
such
as
I
,arks
pruvrue
oarrlers
or
sh~elds
as
newea
7
Page 4
Iwlllng
Sld,
Handle
me
side
handle
may
be
installed
on
either
side
of
gear
case
for
right
or
left
handed
use.
Position
s~de
handle
In
the
~ocanon
which
offers
best
control
and
guard
protection.
To
instalall,
thread
side
handle
into
side
handle
socket
on
desired
sida
d
gear
case
and
tighten
securely.
I I
Only
use
wheels
w~th
Max:mum
Safe
Operating
Speed
rated
at
or
above
the
RPM
listed
on
the
"WARNINGsectlon
of
the
tool's
nameplate.This
spa&
is
based
on
the
strength
ol
the
whd,
alhng
for
a
reasonable
measure
of
safety
It
is
not
rnpant
to
~mply
a
best
or
most
eff
lc~ent
operating
speed.
Do
not
exceed
the
Maw~mvm
Safe
Operafing
wed.
Inspecting
Wheels
Always
handle
wheels
carefully
to
avoid
damage.
Before
installing any
wheel,
always
inspect
it
for
cracks.
If
wheel
is
cracked,
discard
it
to
prevent
others
from
using
it.
I
I
To
reduce
the
risk
of
mnjury,
the
operator
should
be
instructed in
the
use,
care
and
protectfon
of
Care
ol
Grlndlng
&
Cut-Mf
Wheels
Grinding
and
cut-off
wheels
should
be
protected
from:
wetness
and
extreme
humidity.
any
type
of solvent.
extreme
changes
in
temperature.
dropping
and
bumping.
Grinding
and
cfl-off
wheels
should
be
stored:
in
an
organized
way
so
wheels
can
be
removed
without disturbing
or
damaging
other
wheels.
with
their
safety
information.
Grinding
and
cut-off
wheels
should
NOT
be:
*
dropped.
rolled.
bumped.
If
any
wheel
is
dropped,
rolled,
bumped,
subjected
to
extreme
changes
in
temperature,
or
has
come
inta
contact
with
solvents
or
wetness,
discard
wheel
immediate1
y.
ALWAYS
hold
the
Ioal
firmly wlth
kth
hands
before
beginning grinding.
. NEVER
use
a
wheel
that
has
been
dropped.
.
NEVER
bang
grinding
dlsc
onto
work.
NEVER
grlnd
wlthout
propsr
gafety
equipment.
I
I
grinding
wheels.
Page 5
Grinding
i.
When
guard
is
properly
positioned,
place
flange
on
spindle
with
flange
facing
away
frem
tml.
Selecthg
Wheels
T
Grinding
Is
the
cutting action of thousands
of
abraslve
grains
on
the
face
of
a
grinding
wheel.
When
grinding
metals
such
as
steel
and
won,
choose
an
aturninurn oxide
grinding
wheel. Select
a
silrcon
carbide
grrnding
wheel
for
stone
and
concrete.
Use
cotton
reinforced wheels for non-ferrous
metals
-
FAWT
Type
27
Reinforced
118
Cut-Off
Wheels
are
suited
for
small cut-off
and
shallow
notching
operatrons only.
I
A
Type
"27'ggurd
must
be
installed
when
using
a
grlnd~ng
wheel
to
provide
rnaxrrnum
protection
for
the
operator
if
the
wheel
should
break.
1
Instaling
Grinding
Wheets
(Fig.
1
&2)
FM.
7
Flange
nut
I
!
1-
I
Boss
Spindle
Grindlng
wheel
Flange
a
Ftange nut
position
for
114'
thick
wheels
Fig.
2
Spindle
Grindlng
wheel
*
Flange
Flange
nut
position
for
1J8'
thick
wheels
-
-[
A-1
I
To
reduce
the
risk
of
Injury,
do
not
use
the
spindle
lock bunon
to stop the spindle
whife
the
tool
is
in use
or
is
coasting
after
shut+off.This
wrll result
in
tool
damage.
-
-
1
2.Plaee
selected
wheel
on
spindle
and
align
with
flange.
Position
flange
nut
according
to
wheel
thickness
as
shown.
(See
Fig.1
&
2
)
3.Pm
the
splndle
lock
bmn
while
turning
flange
nvt
clockwise.
Tighten
securely
with
the
spanner
wrench
provided.
4.To
remwe
wheel, unplug
tool
and
reverse
procedure.
1.
If
you
have
just
installed
a
grinding
wheeh
ot
are
just
beginning
e
period
ot
work,
test
wheel
by
Mng
it
spin
for
one
minute
before
applying
it
to
me
worlqaiece.
Note:
Out&-balm
wheels
can
mar
workprece,
damage
the
tool,
and
cause
stress
to
wheel that
may
muse
wheel
faikre.
2.
Firmiy
grasp
bDdy
d
tool
and
side
hde
before
starting
and
while
using
W.
Allow wheel
to
m
to
full
speed
Morn
starting
to
grind.
3.
When
grindi,
hoM
SanderlGrinder
at
a
5'
to15'
angle
as
dmn,
using
constant
pressure
for
a
unlfonn
finish.
Tm
great
an
angle
causes
concentrated
pressure
on
small
anas
which
may
gouge
or
burn
work
surface.
Page 6
e
JG
!
I
Everyone
in
the
area
must
wear
protective
cloth~ng
and
safety
goggles
or
face
shields
Fatigued
wires
and
residue
will
fly
off
the
brush
~4th
considerable
force,
causlng
the
potential
for
serious
injuries.
I
Installhg
Wlrn
Cup
Bnrshea
(Flg.
6
)
1.
Unplug
toot
and
place
it
upside
down
on
a
level
surface
as
shown,
Remove
any
4.
Control
pressure
and
surface
contact
between
disc
and
workpiece.
Too
much
accessories
from
spindle.
pressure
dows cutting
speed.
Udng
Cut-Otl
Weds
(Fig.
5
)
Type
"I'
Cut-Off
Wheels
are
suited
for
small
cut-off
and
shallow
wtching
operations
only.
f
.
firmly
grasp body
of
tool
and
side
handle
before
starting
and
while
using
tool.
Atlow
wheel
to
come
to
full
speed
before
starting.
2.
When
using
a
cut-of!
wheel.
hold
SanderlGrinder
as
shown,
using
only
the
edge
of
the
wheel.
3.
Control
pressure
and
sutface
contact
btween
dise
and
wor!qhe,
Tw
much
preswre
slows
cutting
speed.
:rack
and
break,
Cuz-off
W
Wheel
to
c
2.
To
install,
thread
wire
cup
hsh
onto
spindle.
Press
the splndle
lock
button while
tigtenlng
brush
wirh
a
718"
open
end
wrench
(not
provided
with
tool}.
3.
To
remove
wire
cup
brush,
unplug
tool
and
reverse
pr-ure.
Because
the
wiws
on
wire
wheel
brushes
are
directed
towards
the
operator, a guard
must
be
used
to
protect
the
operator
when Fatigued
Udng
Wire
Wheel
Brushgs
(Flg.
7)
Wire
wheel
brushes
are
useful
for
remllag
rust,
scale,
burrs,
weld
slag,
etc.
A
wtde
variety
of
wire
brushes
are
available
for
maw
applications.
Page 7
Test
wire
wheel
brush
for
balance
and
loose
or
damaged
wires
by
running
tocl
at
no
load
spd
for
at
least
one
minute
kfore
applying
it
to
your
work.
During
this
time,
no
one
should
stand
in front
of
or
in line
with
it.
When
applying
brush
to
work,
awld
using
too
much
pressure.
This
causes
met-bending
of wires
and
heat
build-up resulting in
premature
wite
breakage,
rapid
dulling
and
reduced
brush
life, Instead
of
using
more
pressure,
try
a
wire
wheel
brush with
more
aggressive
cutting
act~on
(increased
wire
size,
decreased
wire
length or different
brush
type.
E.e.
knot
type
instead
of
crimped
wire
type).
mlm
7
Wire
Wheel
Brush
Never
e:
3fe
Operating
Speed
of
damaged brush
or
one
whrcn
IS
runcrlonlng lrnproperly
(throw-
ing
wires,
out
-of
-balance.etc.).
These
condi-
t~ons increase
the
possibility
of
further
brush
failure and
possible
Injury
Discard
and replace
damaqed
brushes immediately.
1
~cceed
ME
brush. Do
..
. .
lr
ALL
repa
-
parts
and
any
otkr
mdMn
that
may
affect
its
aafe
operatiin.
M
abnormal
noisa
w
vibration
occurs,
turn
the
tool
off
immediately
and
hm
the
problem
corrected
before
further
uae.
Do
not
use a damaged
tool.
fag
damaged
tmlo
"DO
NQT
USE"
until
repaired
(see
"Repalm").
A
WARNING!
Under
notmar
wndktons,
relubrica#on
is
not
necessary
until
the
Wr
brushes
need
to
be
replaced.
After
six
months
to
one
year,
depending
on
use,
return
your
tool
to
the
nearmt
FASTENAL
service facility
br
the
following:
I
I
To
reduce
the
risk
of
injury, always unptug your
tool
before
pertorrnrng
any
matntenance.
Never
disassemble
the tool or
try
to do
any
rewiring on
the
toof's
electrical
system.
Confacl
a
FASTENAL
service facil~ty
fa
is.
1
Lubrication
Brush
inspeetion
anti
replacement
Mdmnical
inspectian
and
cleaning
(gears,
spldbs,
bearings,
housing,
etc.)
Elgctrical
inspection
(switch,
cord,
armature,
ek.)
Testing
to
assure
pmpt
mechanical
and
eteetrtcal
operation
Clean
dust
and
debris
from
wents.
Keep
the
toal
handles
clean,
dr)r
and
free
of
oil
or
grease.
Use
only
mild
soap
and
a
damp cloth
to
clean
your
tool
since
certain
cleaning
agents
and
solvents are
harmful
to
plastics
and
other
insulated
parts.
Some
of
these
include: gasoline, turpentine,
lacquer
thinner
paint
thinner,
chlorinated
cleanlng
solvents, ammonia
and
household
deter-gents
containing
ammonia.
Never
use
flammable
or
combustible solvents around tools.
damage
to
the
tool,
never
trnrnerse
your
tool
in
Repairs
If
your
too!
is
damaged,
return
the
entire
tool
to
the
nearest
Fastenal
service
center.
3thers
may
1
I
Keep
your
tool
in
good
repair
by
adopting
a
regular
maintenanm
program.
Before
use,
examine
the
general condition
of
your
tool,
Inspect
guards,
switches.
tool
cord
set
and
extension cord
for
damage.
Check
for loose
screws,
misalfgnment,
binding
of
For a complete
listing
of
accessories
refer
to
your FASTENAL Electric Tool
catabgw.
To
obtain
8
moving
parts,
improper mounting,
broken
catalogue,
contact
ywr
local
distributor or
a
sewice
enter.
Unplug
tool
before
removrng
or
attaching
accessories,
Max~murn
Sale
Operating
Speed
of
wire
brush,.sand!ng
disc,
backlng
pad
and
grindrng
wheel
must
be
greater than no
load
RPM
of
tool,
Guards
must
be
used
w~th grlnding
1
I
Wheels
and
wlre wheels.Only
use
specifically
recommended
accessor~es.
(
,
be
hazardous.
-
I
Page 8
Parts
List
For
4
1R"
Angle
Grinder
Description
Part
#
Description
1
w
Pinion
Gear
2
Screw
1
---
3
Spring Washer 11
Washer
111
I
4
Washer
1
5
BackCap
1
Gear
Box
Cable
Jacket
1
32
Cable
Clamp
1
33
Spring
Spindle
Lock
screw
I1
Srde
Handle
Switch
11
Screw
GzGF++
Check
Ring
1
Axle
Bearing
1
Brush
2
38
Brush
Molder
2
39
Check
Ring
1
Screw
2
Rivet
4
40
Cabinet
1
41
Large
Gear
d
1
16
1
Switch
Draw
Bar
1 1 1
42
1
Beanng
Cover
111
Slide
Switch
Knob
Bearing
Seat
Front
Cap
I
I
Y
Slator
1 1 1
46
1
Output
Shaft
11
Screw
41
Wrench
7
47
Screw
2
48
Fan
Guide
f
49
Wheel
Guard
1
Armafure
1
50
Inner Flange
I
1
25
1
Key
)
2 1 51
1
Wheel
1
I1
-
-
.-
1
26
1
Bear~ng
Cover
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