HGE12
CORDLESS INLINE
ROTARY GRINDER
USER MANUAL
Safety, Operation and Maintenance
© 2014 Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
New Britain, CT 06053
U.S.A.
73414 9/2014 Ver 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY ...............................................................................................................................................................5 - 7
BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY ........................................................................................................................ 8
CHARGER SAFETY ...........................................................................................................................................9 - 10
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 13
IMPORTANT
To ll out a Product Warranty Validation form, and for information on your warranty,
visit Stanleyhydraulics.com and select the Company tab, Warranty.
(NOTE: The warranty Validation record must be submitted to validate the warranty).
SERVICING: This manual contains safety, operation, and routine maintenance instructions. Stanley Hydraulic Tools
recommends that servicing cordless battery tools, other than routine maintenance, must be performed by an autho-
rized and certied dealer. Please read the following warning.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT FROM THE IMPROPER REPAIR OR
SERVICE OF THIS TOOL.
REPAIRS AND / OR SERVICE TO THIS TOOL MUST ONLY BE DONE BY AN
For the nearest authorized and certied dealer, call Stanley Hydraulic Tools at the number listed on the back of this
manual and ask for a Customer Service Representative.
AUTHORIZED AND CERTIFIED DEALER.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Safety symbols and signal words, as shown below, are used to emphasize all operator, maintenance and repair actions which, if not strictly followed, could result in a life-threatening situation, bodily injury or damage to equipment.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
This safety alert and signal word indicate an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This safety alert and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This safety alert and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
This signal word indicates a situation which, if not avoided, will result in damage
to the equipment.
This signal word indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the equipment.
Always observe safety symbols. They are included for your safety and for the protection of the tool.
LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
Enter any local safety regulations here. Keep these instructions in an area accessible to the operator and maintenance personnel.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Product Safety Information: HGE12 Cordless Inline Rotary Grinder
Product Description
This Cordless Inline Rotary Grinder is a battery pow-
ered, hand-held, tool that is tted with an inserted tool
whose shank is clamped in a collet chuck. The inserted
tool is typically a carbide burr, or stone permanently
mounted on a shank or mandrel. The intent of this tool
is for railroad signal communication, surface preparation essential for pin brazing applications on rail. Do
not use this tool for applications other than what it is
intended for.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US
TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
The term “power tool” in the warnings and safety
refers to the battery-operated HGE12 (cordless) rotary
grinder.
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 inuence 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 battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power
tools with your nger on the switch or energizing 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 at-
tached 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
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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.
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 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.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
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 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.
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