Worx WX68AG, WX70AG, WX70AG.1, WX70AG.2 Safety And Operating Manual

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

WX68AG/WX70AG

WX70AG.1/WX70AG.2

Angle grinder

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. The term “power tool” in all
of the warnings listed below refers to your
mains operated (corded) power tool or battery
operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered and 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 earthed (grounded)power tools.

Unmodified 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.

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 safety equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Safety equipment

such as dust mask,non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.

c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off position before
plugging in. Carrying power tools with

your finger on the switch or plugging in
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 these devices 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.

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Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the

power source 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
tools 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 and in the manner
intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

5. Battery tool use and care
a) Ensure the switch is in the off position

before inserting battery pack. Inserting

the battery pack into power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.

b) Recharge only with the charger

specified by the manufacturer. A

charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.

c) Use power tools only with specifically

designated battery packs. Use of any

other battery packs may create a risk of

injury and fire.

d) 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 fire.

e) Under abusive conditions, liquid

may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

6. 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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY
POINTS FOR YOUR ANGLE
GRINDER

1. Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment,servicing or
maintenance.

2. Fully unwind cable drum extensions to void
potential overheating. When an extension
cable is required you must ensure it has
the correct ampere rating for your power
tool and is in a safe electrical condition.

3. When an extension cable is required you
must ensure it has the correct ampere
rating for your power tool and is in a safe
electrical condition.

4. Ensure your mains supply voltage is the
same as your tool ‘s rating plate voltage.

5. Your tool is double insulated for additional
protection against possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.

6. Always check walls, floors and ceilings to
void hidden power cables and pipes.

7. After long working periods external metal
parts and accessories could be hot.

8. Ensure your angle grinder is switched off

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before inserting the mains plug.

9. Only use your angle grinder for dry
grinding/cutting.

10. Ensure all electric cables can not contact
your angle grinder rotating disc.

11. Never stop a disc or ccessory by applying
side load.

12. Never cut with grinding disc or grind with a
cutting disc.

13. Do not use cutting off wheel for side
grinding.

14. Check that speed marked on the wheel is
equal to or greater than the rated speed of
the grinder.

15. Ensure that the wheel dimensions are
compatible with the grinder.

16. Abrasive wheels shall be stored and
handled with care in accordance with
manufacturer‘s instruction.

17. Inspect the grinding wheel before use,do
not use chipped,cracked or otherwise
defective products.

18. Ensure that mounted wheels and points are
fitted in accordance with the manufacturer
‘s instructions.

19. Ensure that blotters reused when they are
provided with the bonded abrasive product
and when they are required.

20. Ensure that the abrasive product 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.

21. In case of cup-wheels,cones or plugs with
threaded hole intended to be mounted on
the machine spindle, critical dimensions
and other data shall be given in order to
prevent the spindle end from touching the
bottom of the hole of the abrasive product.

22. If a guard is supplied with the tool never
use the tool without such a guard.

23. Do not use separate reducing bushings
or adapters to adapt large hole abrasive
wheels.

24. For tools intended to be fitted with
threaded hole wheel,ensure that the thread
in the wheel is long enough to accept the

spindle length.

25. Check that the work piece is properly
supported.

26. Ensure that sparks resulting from use
do not create a hazard e.g.do not hit
persons,or ignite flammable substances.

27. Ensure that ventilation opening are kept
clear when working in dusty conditions. If it
should become necessary to clear dust,first
disconnect the tool from the mains
supply, use non metallic objects, and void
damaging internal parts.

28. Always use eye and ear protection.Other
personalprotective equipment such as dust
mask,gloves, helmet and apron should be
worn when necessary. If in doubt,wear the
protective equipment.

29. Do not cut,grind or sand material
containing asbestos.

30. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a servies agent or a similary
qualified person in order to avoid hazard

31. The wheel continues to rotate after the tool
is switched off.

SYMBOLS

Read the manual

Warning

Double insulation

Wear dust mask

Wear eye protection

Wear ear protection

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1. ON/OFF SWITCH

2. HAND GRIP AREAS

3. AUXILIARY HANDLE (2 POSITIONS)

4. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

5. OUTER FLANGE

6. INNER FLANGE

7. SPINDLE

8. GUARD LOCK BOLT

9. GUARD SCREWS ( X3)

10. SPANNER

11. GRINDING DISC

Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.

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TECHNICAL DATA

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Rated voltage 220V-240V~50Hz/60Hz

Rated power 710W

No load speed 11000/min

Protection class

/II

Spindle thread M10 M14 M14 M14

Disc size 100mm 115mm 115mm 115mm

Disc bore 16mm 22.2mm 22.2mm 22.2mm

Machine weight 2.0Kg

NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA

A weighted sound pressure 87.2dB

A weighted sound power 100.2dB

Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 85dB

Typical weighted vibration 1.82m/s

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ACCESSORIES

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Spanner

1 1 1 1

Auxiliary handle

1 1 1 1

Metal grinding disc

1 1 1 ---------

Diamond disc (dry)

1 1 --------- 2

We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool.
Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according
to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store
personnel can assist you and offer advice.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Before using your tool be sure to read the
instruction manual carefully.

1. ON/OFF SWITCH

Slide the switch forward to start your tool and lock your
tool for continuous working. To switch off your tool,
depress the rear of the spring loaded switch (See Fig A).

2. HAND GRIP AREAS

Always hold your angle grinder firmly with both hands
when operating (See Fig B).

3. AUXILIARY HANDLE

You have the option of two working positions to
provide the safest and most comfortable control of
your angle grinder (See Fig C). The handle is screwed
clockwise into either hole on the sides of the gear case.

4. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

Must only be used when changing a disc. Never press
when the disc is rotating!

5. DISC FITTING

The inner flange (6) is located over the spindle (7) and
on the two spindle flats. Locate the disc onto the inner
flange and then the outer flange (5) is screwed onto
the spindle (See Fig.E). Press the spindle lock button (4)
and rotate the spindle until it locks, then firmly tighten
the outer flange using your special spanner to clamp
the disc (See Fig D). The pins on your special spanner
locate in the holes on the outer flange. Check the disc
rotates freely and is securely clamped. Make a no load
test run for 20 seconds to check disc vibration and disc
run out. To remove a disc, reverse these instructions.

6. ADJUSTABLE OUTER FLANGE CLAMPING

The outer flange (5) should be adjusted to suit different
disc thickness. For thinner cutting or diamond discs
the raised part of the outer flange is fitted facing away
from the disc (See Fig F.1). For thicker grinding discs the
raised part of the outer flange is fitted facing the disc to
provide improved support for the disc hole (See Fig F.2).
Always ensure your disc is securely clamped.

7. GUARD ADJUSTMENT

To move the guard you must release the guard lock bolt
(8) using the other end of the special spanner (See Fig
G). The guard can then be rotated to provide maximum
protection against sparks and debris. Finally, tighten the
guard bolt (8).

A

B

C

D

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8. REMOVING THE GUARD

Only to be removed for use with sanding, flap disc and
wire cup brush accessories only. Never remove your
guard for any other working conditions. Remove the
disc, both flanges, guard bolt, screws (9)x 3 and guard.
Keep all parts in a safe place.

9. FITTING SANDING ACCESSORIES OR WIRE
CUP BRUSH

Check the accessory specification for rated speed,
spindle thread and other dimensions are correct for
your angle grinder. Follow the fitting instructions with
your new accessory.

WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR
ANGLE GRINDER

If your power tool becomes too hot, run no load for 2-3
minutes to cool the motor.
Never start your angle grinder with the disc/accessory
in contact with the workpiece.
Always start at no load to achieve maximum speed
then start working.
Do not force the disc to work faster, reducing the Disc’s
moving speed means longer working time.
Always work with a 10-20 angle between disc and
workpiece When grinding, Larger angles will cut ridges
into the workpiece and affect the surface finish. Move
the angle grinder across and back and forth over the
workpiece.
When using a cutting disc never change the cutting
angle otherwise you will stall the disc and angle grinder
motor or break the disc. When cutting, only cut in the
opposite direction to the disc rotation. If you cut in the
same direction as the disc rotation the disc may push
itself out of the cut slot.
When cutting very hard material best results can be
achieved with a diamond disc.
When using a diamond disc it will become very hot. If
this happens you will see a full ring of sparks around
the rotating disc. Stop cutting and allow to cool at no
load speed for 2-3 minutes.
Always ensure the workpiece is firmly held or clamped
to prevent movement.

E

F.1

F.2

G

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MAINTENANCE

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying
out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.

Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts in
your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners
to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the
motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls
free of dust.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION

Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or

retailer for recycling advice.

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PLUG REPLACEMENT (UK &
IRELAND ONLY)

If you need to replace the fitted plug then
follow the instructions below.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:

BLUE =NEUTRAL
Brown = Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
colored markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire
which is colored blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with N. The wire
which is colored brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with L.
WARNING: Never connect live or neutral
wires to the earth terminal of the plug. Only
fit an approved 13ABS1363/A plug and the
correct rated fuse.
NOTE: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to

be removed take great care in disposing of the
plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed

to prevent engaging into a socket.

DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY

we,
POSITEC Power Tools (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
No. 11 Yangqing Road, Loufeng Area, Suzhou
Industrial Park,Jiangsu 215021, P. R. China
Declare that the product,
Description

WORX Angle grinder

Type

WX68AGWX70AGWX70AG.1/WX70AG.2

Complies with the following Directives,
EC Machinery Directive

98/37/EC
EC Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/336/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC

Standards conform to:

EN55014-1
EN55014-2
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN50144-1
EN50144-2-3
EN60745-1

2006/01/01
Jacky Zhou
POSITEC Quality Manager

Connect
Blue to N
(neutral)

Outer sleeve
firmly clamped

Cable grip

Brown L (live)

13

Amp fuse approved

to BS136 2

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Positec Power Tools (Europe) Ltd,

Positec House, Becklands Close,

Bar Lane Industrial Estate,

Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire,

YO51 9NR, UK.

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