Fitting Protective Equipment

Note: If the grinding disc breaks during operation or the holding fixtures on the protective guard/power tool become damaged, the power tool must be sent to the after-sales service immediately; see the "After-Sales Service and Application Service" section for addresses.

Place the protective guard (8) on the spindle collar. Adjust the position of the protective guard (8) to meet the requirements of the operation. Lock the protective guard (8) by tightening the locking screw (9) using the combination wrench (5)/(6).

  • Adjust the protective guard (8) such that sparking in the direction of the operator is prevented.

Note: The coding cams on the protective guard (8) ensure that only a protective guard that is suitable for the power tool can be fitted.

  • Always use the protective guard for cutting (15) when cutting with bonded abrasives.
  • Provide sufficient dust extraction when cutting stone.

The protective guard for cutting (15) is fitted in the same way as the protective guard for grinding (8).

  • Do not operate your power tool without the side handle (4).
  • Do not continue to use the power tool if the auxiliary handle is damaged. Do not make any alterations to the auxiliary handle.

Screw the side handle (4) on the left or right of the machine head depending on how your are working.

Screw the auxiliary handle (4) on the right or left of the machine head depending on the working method.

The low-vibration auxiliary handle reduces vibration, enabling the tool to be used safely and more comfortably.

  • Do not operate your power tool without the side handle (4).
  • Do not make any alterations of any kind to the auxiliary handle.

Do not continue to use a damaged auxiliary handle.

  • Always fit the hand guard (17) when working with the rubber sanding plate (18) or with the cup brush/disc brush/flap disc.

Attach the hand guard (17) to the side handle (4).