The Matweld Angle Grinder is a multipurpose grinding and cutting tool which
accepts a variety of accessory attachments. It can be used for removing rust
and scale, grinding rail welds, frog
points, or anywhere a detailed grind is
required. The head assembly is a
adjustable to rotate 360 degree for
operator comfort.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
TOOL OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL MUST ALWAYS COMPLY WITH THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL, AND WITH ALL STICKERS AND TAGS ATTACHED TO THE TOOL AND HOSE. ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR YOUR SAFETY.
READ TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE OR MAINTAIN THE TOOL. REVIEW THE MANUAL DAILY BEFORE
USING THE TOOL. IN ADDITION, FOLLOW ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES GIVEN YOU BY YOUR
SUPERVISOR. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OPERATION, SAFETY OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS TOOL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
MATWELD HAS NO CONTROL OVER TOOL USE OR OPERATION ONCE IT LEAVES THE
MATWELD PLANT. MATWELD HAS NO CONTROL OVER OPERATOR OR MAINTAINER SELECTION. THE CUSTOMER MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TOOL’S SUITABILITY FOR
A PARTICULAR FUNCTION. DURING USE OF TOOL, GOOD JUDGEMENT MUST BE USED TO
WORK SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY WITHOUT ENDANGERING THEMSELVES OR BYSTANDERS.
UNDERSTANDING OF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL IS ESSENTIAL FOR
ANYONE USING OR MAINTAINING THE TOOL.
•DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY AND PROPERLY
TRAINED OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN INSTRUCTOR.
•CHECK POWER SOURCE DAILY TO DETERMINE IF CORRECT FLOW AND PRESSURE ARE
AVAILABLE. NEVER EXCEED FLOWS OR PRESSURES FOR THE TOOL BEING USED. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL CAN RESULT.
•OPERATORS MUST CLEAR THE WORK AREA OF NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL. FLYING
DEBRIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
•THE OPERATOR MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PROHIBITED WORK AREAS SUCH AS UNSAFE GRADES, POOR FOOTING AREAS AND OVERHEAD HAZARDS.
•MAINTAIN BALANCE AND PROPER FOOTING AT ALL TIMES. NEVER OVERREACH TO THE
EXTENT THAT A BROKEN PART OR SUDDEN MOVEMENT OF THE TOOL CAN CAUSE YOU
TO LOSE YOUR BALANCE AND FALL, OR CAUSE INJURY TO YOUR SELF OR SOMEONE
ELSE.
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•WHEN WORKING NEAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE CONDUCTORS ARE ENERGIZED AND THAT HOSES AND CLOTHING CAN CONDUCT HARMFUL
ELECTRICITY. USE HOSES LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE.
•DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL AT EXCESSIVE FLUID TEMPERATURES OPERATOR DISCOMFORT AND POTENTIAL BURNS CAN RESULT AT HIGH OIL TEMPERATURES.
•NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING THAT CAN GET ENTANGLED IN THE WORKING PARTS
OF THE TOOLS OR BE CARELESS WITH HANDS, FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS AROUND
THE WORKING PARTS OF THE TOOLS. HYDRAULIC TOOLS EXERT HIGH TORQUE AND
FORCE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF IMPROPERLY USED.
•TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, ALL TOOL REPAIR, MAINTENANCE
OR SERVICE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED AND PROPERLY TRAINED
PERSONNEL.
•ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OIL INJECTION RESISTANT WORK GLOVES,
SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY BOOTS, EAR PROTECTION AND OTHER SAFETY APPAREL
DICTATED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR APPLICABLE FOR THE JOB YOU ARE DOING AND THE
TOOL YOU ARE USING.
•DO NOT CLEAN INSPECT OR REPAIR THE TOOL WHILE CONNECTED TO THE POWER
SOURCE. ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
•OIL INJECTION HAZARD EXISTS WITH THIS TOOL. OIL INJECTION IS A CONDITION WHERE
HYDRAULIC OIL IS INJECTED UNDER THE SKIN FROM PRESSURE IN THE LINE. ALWAYS
WEAR GLOVES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CARRY A TOOL BY THE
HOSES.
•DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES,
FITTINGS, OR OTHER COMPONENTS SHOWING WIRE BRAID, NICKS, CUTS, DAMAGE OR
ABRASIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND / OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
•CLEAN UP ANY OIL OR FLUID SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
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HAVE SUPERVISOR ADD ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE SPECIFIC
WORK AREA AND LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS BELOW:
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05400 RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES, EAR
PROTECTION AND SAFETY SHOES.
2. DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING WHICH MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE TOOL.
3. ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA FREE OF TOOLS OR ANY OTHER OBJECTS
WHICH MAY IMPAIR SOUND FOOTING.
4. CAUTION OIL INJECTION HAZARD EXISTS WITH THIS TOOL. OIL INJECTION IS A CONDITION WHERE THE HYDRAULIC OIL IS FORCED UNDER THE SKIN THROUGH PRESSURE
IN THE LINE. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, DO NOT CARRY THE TOOL BY HYDRAULIC HOSES,
AND REPAIR LEAKS IMMEDIATELY..
5. NEVER CHANGE STONES WITH THE POWER SOURCE VALVE(S) IN THE “ON” POSITION,
TURN THE POWER SOURCE “OFF”.
6. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CARRY THE GRINDER WITH THE POWER SOURCE IN THE “ON”
POSITION, TURN THE POWER SOURCE “OFF”.
7. NEVER TOUCH OR TRY TO STOP A MOVING STONE.
8. ALWAYS CHECK THE WORK AREA FOR ANY TRASH WHICH MAY IGNITE FROM SPARKS.
9. ALWAYS CHECK THE AREA FOR SMOLDERING TIES OR TRASH BEFORE LEAVING THE
SITE.
10. WHEN CHANGING STONES, FOLLOW ALL GRINDING STONE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND OPERATION. USE ONLY STONES THAT COMPLY WITH ANSI
STANDARDS. BEFORE USING, RUN NEW GRINDING STONE FOR ONE MINUTE AT FULL
SPEED TO CHECK FOR DEFECTS OR VIBRATION.
11 MOST HYDRAULIC OILS HAVE A FLASHPOINT OF APPROXIMATELY 500 DEGREES (F).
MAKE SURE HOSES ARE COMPLETELY CLEAR OF SPARKS AND HOT DEBRIS. HAVE
ANOTHER PERSON STAND CLOSE TO HYDRAULIC POWER SOURCE CONTROLS TO OBSERVE OPERATION AND FOR EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN IF NECESSARY.
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05400 RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER
FLOW:10 GPM (38 LPM)
PRESSURE:2000 PSI (140 BAR)
MAX BACK PRESSURE:150 PSI (17 BAR)
ROTATION:COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
RPM:3800
OPERATION:
1. CONNECT THE HOSES TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE TURNING THE POWER
SOURCE “ON”. DO NOT DRAG THE SERVICE HOSES BY PULLING WITH THE TOOL.
LOOP THE SERVICE HOSES IN THE WORK AREA IN SUCH A WAY TO RELIEVE
STRESS ON THE HOSES AND QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS WHILE WORKING.
BE AWARE OF HOSE LOCATION AT ALL TIMES.
2. CONNECT THE TOOL TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. TURN THE POWER SOURCE ON TO SUPPLY 10 GPM TO THE TOOL.
4. GRASP THE TOOL FIRMLY BEFORE DISENGAGING THE TRIGGER SAFETY LOCK.
THERE WILL BE A SLIGHT TORQUE REACTION WHEN THE TRIGGER IS ENGAGED
AND THE STONE IS ACTIVATED.
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05400 RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER
MAINTENANCE:
MAINTENANCE:
1. CHECK TOOL DAILY FOR PROPER OPERATION, LEAKS, OR DAMAGE.
3. KEEP QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLERS CLEAN AND LUBRICATED.
4. USE HYDRAULIC FLUIDS THAT COMPLY WITH HTMA SPECIFICATION 5.7, THE HYDRAULIC
FLUID SHOULD HAVE A VISCOSITY BETWEEN 100 AND 400 SSU (20-82 CENTISTOKES) AT
THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM EXPECTED OPERATING TEMPERATURES. PETROLEUM BASED
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS WITH ANTI-WEAR PROPERTIES AND A VISCOSITY INDEX OF OVER 140
WORK FOR A WIDE RANGE OF OPERATING CONDITIONS.
OTHER FLUIDS THAT MEET OR EXCEED THIS SPECIFICATION CAN BE USED.
*SEE COLD WEATHER OPERATION HYDRAULIC OIL NOTE.
5. HAVE TOOL INSPECTED, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, BY MATWELD OR A MATWELD QUALIFIED
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO DETERMINE IF TOOL IS IN NEED OF SAFETY CHANGES
OR WORN PART REPLACEMENT.
6. CONTACT MATWELD ON A PERODIC BASIS, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, FOR SERVICE BULLETINS, SAFETY NOTICES, OR OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS TOOL.
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05400 RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER
CHANGING STONES:
1.) TURN THE POWER SOURCE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT HOSES FROM THE TOOL.
2.) WHILE FACING GRINDING DISK, TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE, WHILE HOLDING BACK-
ING FLANGE WITH SPANNER WRENCH PROVIDED.
ADJUSTING ANGLE OF GRINDING HEAD:
1.) TURN POWER SOURCE “OFF” WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO ANGLE OF THE GRINDING HEAD.
2.) LOOSEN THE 2 JAM NUTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GRINDING BODY. BACK THE BOLTS
OFF HALF A TURN.
3.) TURN THE GRINDING HEAD BY HAND TO THE DESIRED POSITION AND RETIGHTEN BOLTS
AND JAM NUTS.
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05400 RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER
GENERAL NOTES:
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REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC PRINCIPLES
A. TOOL CIRCUIT
1. HYDRAULIC FORMULAS:
CID X RPM GPM X PSI
GPM = 231HP = 1714 (.85)
1456.9
Example: HP required to deliver 10 GPM at 1500 PSI.
BACK PRESSURE MEASURED AT THE TOOL RETURN PORT MUST NOT EXCEED THE MANUFACTURERS BACK PRESSURE RATING. MOST MANUFACTURERS LIST THE MAXIMUM BACK
PRESSURE FOR THEIR HYDRAULIC TOOLS AT 250 PSI. BACK PRESSURE MEASURED ON THE
RETURN SIDE OF THE TOOL IS THE FORCE REQUIRED TO GET THE OIL BACK TO THE TANK. IN
ALMOST ALL CASES THE LOWER THE BACK PRESSURE THE BETTER THE TOOL PERFORMANCE. FIRST, THE BACK PRESSURE IS SUBTRACTED FROM THE MAXIMUM TOOL PRESSURE TO ARRIVE AT A MAXIMUM TOOL OPERATING PRESSURE. FOR EXAMPLE, TOOLS WITH
2000 PSI OPERATING PRESSURE ARE INSTALLED ON A SYSTEM WITH 250 PSI BACK PRESSURE. THIS LEAVES 1750 PSI AS A MAXIMUM TOOL PRESSURE. IMAGINE A SYSTEM WITH 500
PSI BACK PRESSURE. 2000 MINUS 500 PSI BACK PRESSURE LEAVES ONLY 1500 PSI FOR THE
TOOL. SECOND, TOOLS ARE DESIGNED FOR PRESSURE TO BUILD ON THE PRESSURE SIDE
OF THE TOOL. IF TOO MUCH PRESSURE BUILDS ON THE RETURN SIDE, NOT ONLY IS PERFORMANCE EFFECTED, BUT SEALS MAY BLOW. THIS IS WHY IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DIRECT THE FLOW INTO THE TOOL CORRECTLY. REVERSING THE HOSES TO TEST MAY RESULT
IN BLOWN SEALS, DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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05400 RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER
DECAL LEGEND
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LIMITED WARRANTY
MATWELD, INC., PADUCAH, KY., WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT
THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR
THE PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE DELIVERY OF SUCH PRODUCT TO THE CUSTOMER.
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND PARTS USED, BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY MATWELD INC. ARE
COVERED DIRECTLY BY THE WARRANTY OF THE MANUFACTURER OF THOSE PRODUCTS.
PROOF OF PURCHASE MUST BE DOCUMENTED INCLUDING REFERENCE TO A SERIAL NUMBER LOCATED ON EACH TOOL. THE PURCHASER’S ONLY REMEDIES UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED AT MATWELD’S SOLE OPTION TO THE FOLLOWING: REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. EACH
OF THESE REMEDIES REQUIRES TIMELY NOTIFICATION OF THE DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT
AND SUBSTANTIATION THAT THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN PROPERLY STORED, MAINTAINED AND
USED. MATWELD’S OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER EXTEND ONLY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE
PRODUCT AND NOT TO ANY THIRD PARTY.
AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO MATWELD’S OBLIGATION HEREUNDER, THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN ALTERED OR MODIFIED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF MATWELD, INC. THE PRODUCT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO DELIBERATE DAMAGE,
SHIPPING DAMAGE, NEGLECT, TAMPERING BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL OR DAMAGE BY
IMPROPER USE, STORAGE OR MAINTENANCE. SERIAL NUMBERS MUST NOT HAVE BEEN ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED. SUCH ACTION VOIDS LIMITED WARRANTY.
EXCLUSIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WRITTEN
OR ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEMS SUCH AS FILTERS,
HOSES, COUPLERS, BITS, SOCKETS, AUGERS, AND BATTERIES.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, MATWELD SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OR MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND
ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
TORT, (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STREET LIABILITY) AND NOT WITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ANY REMEDY HEREIN OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, EVEN IF MATWELD WAS AWARE
OF THIS POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. MATWELD’S LIMITED WARRANTY AS SET FORTH
ABOVE SHALL NOT BE ENLARGED, DIMINISHED OR AFFECTED BY, AND NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY SHALL ARISE OR GO OUT OF THE RENDERING OF TECHNICAL ADVICE OR SERVICE
BY MATWELD OR ITS AGENTS. THE FOREGOING MAY NOT BE CHANGED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN
AGREEMENT SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF MATWELD, THE REMEDIES SET FORTH
HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.
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18. CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Name _____________________________________________________
Serial # of your Matweld tool___________________________________
( Upon receiving your Matweld tool, make sure to list serial number above so that a good record is kept for order
information.)
MATWELD HYDRAULIC TOOL LIST
All Matweld Hydraulic Tools operate at
5 or 10 GPM @ 2000 PSI
POWER UNITS:
07000 – HYDRA POWERED MODULAR SYSTEM
02900A – DIESEL POWER UNIT
00100K – DUAL CIRCUIT POWER UNIT
02050 – GASOLINE 1-5 GPM
05500 – TWIN POWER DUAL CIRCUIT UNIT 1-10 GPM OR 2-5 GPM & 5000 WATT GENERATOR
03700A – ELECTRIC POWER UNIT
09800 - TRACK ROVER