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Warning – Milwaukee angle grinder User Manual

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Using Cut-Off Wheels (Fig. 9)
Type “1” cut-off wheels are suited for small cut-off and shallow notch-

ing operations only.

Installing Wire Cup Brushes (Fig. 10)
1. Unplug tool and place it upside down on a level surface as shown.

Remove any accessories from spindle.

1. Firmly grasp body of tool and side handle before starting and while

using tool. Allow wheel to come to full speed before starting.

2. When using a cut-off wheel, hold sander/grinder as shown, using

only the edge of the wheel.

3. Control pressure and surface contact between disc and workpiece.

Too much pressure slows cutting speed.

2. To install, thread wire cup brush onto spindle. Press the spindle lock

button while tightening brush with a 7/8" open end wrench (not

provided with tool).

3. To remove wire cup brush, unplug tool and reverse procedure.

Using Wire Wheel Brushes (Fig. 11)

Never exceed Maximum Safe Operating Speed of brush. Do

not use a damaged brush or one which is functioning

improperly (throwing wires, out-of-balance, etc.). These con-

ditions increase the possibility of further brush failure and

possible injury. Discard and replace damaged brushes im-

mediately.

WARNING!

Wire wheel brushes are useful for removing rust, scale, burrs, weld

slag, etc. A wide variety of wire brushes are available for many applica-

tions.
Test wire wheel brush for balance and loose or damaged wires by

running tool at no load speed for at least one minute before applying it to

your work. During this time, no one should stand in front of or in line with

it. When applying brush to work, avoid using too much pressure. This

causes over-bending of wires and heat build-up resulting in premature

wire breakage, rapid dulling and reduced brush life. Instead of using

more pressure, try a wire wheel brush with more aggressive cutting

action (increased wire size, decreased wire length or different brush

type, i.e., knot type instead of crimped wire type).

A Type “1” guard must be installed when using a cut-off

wheel to provide maximum protection for the operator if the

wheel should break.

WARNING!

Because the wires on wire wheel brushes are directed

towards the operator, a guard must be used to protect the

operator when fatigued wires break.

WARNING!

Wire wheel brush

Fig. 11

guard

Fig. 10

Wire cup brush

Fig. 9

Using the face of a cut-off wheel (as in grinding) will cause

the wheel to crack and break, resulting in serious personal

injury.

WARNING!

Everyone

in

the

area

must

wear

protective

clothing

and

safety

goggles

or

face

shields.

Fatigued wires and residue will fly off the brush with consider-

able force, causing the potential for serious injuries.

WARNING!