4. Secure the guard by closing the clamping lever.
The guard is already set to the correct tension by way of the adjusting screw. If the tension is too
low when the guard is fitted, the adjusting screw can be tightened slightly to increase the tension.
6.3.2
Adjusting the guard
1. Release the clamping lever.
2. Turn the guard to the required position.
3. Secure the guard by closing the clamping lever.
6.3.3
Removing the guard
1. Release the clamping lever.
2. Rotate the guard until the keyed locating lug is aligned with the keyed locating groove and then remove
the guard.
6.4
Fitting or removing the front cover
1. Position the front cover with the closed side on the standard guard and push it on until it engages.
2. To remove it, release the catch for the front cover and then lift the front cover away from the standard
guard.
6.5
Fitting or removing the discs
CAUTION
Risk of injury. The accessory tool may be hot.
▶ Wear protective gloves when changing the accessory tool.
Diamond discs must be replaced when their cutting or grinding performance drops significantly. This
generally is the case when the diamond segments reach a height of less than 2 mm (1/16").
Other discs must be replaced when their cutting performance drops significantly or other parts of the
angle grinder (not the disc) come into contact with the material you are working on.
Abrasive discs must be replaced when their expiry date has been reached.
6.5.1
Fitting the grinding disc
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet.
2. Check that the O-ring is in place in the clamping flange and that it is undamaged.
Result
The O-ring is damaged.
There is no O-ring in the clamping flange.
▶ Fit a new clamping flange with O-ring.
3. Fit the clamping flange onto the drive spindle.
4. Fit the grinding disc.
5. Screw on the clamping nut corresponding to the type of accessory tool fitted.
6. Press the spindle lockbutton and hold it in this position.
7. Use the pin wrench to tighten the clamping nut securely, then release the spindle lockbutton and remove
the wrench.
6.5.2
Removing the grinding disc
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet.
WARNING
Risk of breakage and irreparable damage. If the spindle lockbutton is pressed while the spindle is
rotating, the accessory tool can detach from the power tool.
▶ Press the spindle lockbutton only when the spindle has stopped rotating.
2. Press the spindle lockbutton and hold it in this position.
3. Release the clamping nut by gripping it with the pin wrench and turning the nut counterclockwise.
4. Release the spindle lockbutton and remove the grinding disc.
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