Sealey SG125EU - Manual (Page 3)

 WARNING! Ensure that the grinder is unplugged from the power supply before assembly.
3.1. Fitting the Guard Assembly.
3.1.1. The guard may be orientated at any angle to suit the grinding task required and should be positioned to allow maximum working
performance whilst providing maximum personal protection for the operator.
3.1.2. Take the guard and place it around the spindle as in fig.4, place the securing plate (fig.4.B) around the spindle and line up the
holes in the plate with the holes in the main unit as in fig.4 and secure with screws (fig.4.A).
3.2. Attaching a Grinding/Cutting Disc.
(Discs should only be fitted by a person holding a grinding wheel certificate).
3.2.1. Lay the grinder on it’s back and place the clamping flange onto the centre spindle with the raised ring facing upwards (see fig.2 item 5).
Rotate the clamping flange on the spindle until the flats on its back face drop into alignment with the flats on the spindle. When the
clamping flange is in the correct position it can no longer be rotated on the spindle.
3.2.2. Place the grinding (or cutting) disc over the spindle and onto the clamping flange.
Figures A, B & C show the correct orientation of the disc retaining flange nut for the different types of disc. (SEE OVER)
3.2.3. When using a grinding disc with a depressed centre portion as in fig.A, Screw the disc retaining flange nut onto the spindle with the raised
ring facing downwards.
3.2.4. When using flat cutting discs as in fig.C and cutting discs with a depressed centre portion as in fig.B, screw the disc retaining flange nut
onto the spindle with the raised ring facing upwards.
3.2.5. Stop the spindle from turning by pushing in and holding the disc stop button (see fig.2.7).
3.2.6. Lock the grinding disc into place by tightening the disc retaining flange nut with the pin wrench (fig.2 item 4).
3.2.7. When complete, release the locking button and check that it has sprung back to its initial position.
3.3. Fitting the Hand Grip.
Always use the hand grip for better control and improved safety. Fit the hand grip (fig.1.3) by screwing it into the appropriate left, right or
top position on the grinder head as indicated in fig.2.
3. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT
fig.3
fig.4
fig.2
4. GRINDING/CUTTING DISCS
 WARNING! DO NOT USE DISCS THAT ARE DAMAGED, OR SUSPECTED TO BE DAMAGED.
4.1. Before using a grinding/cutting disc ensure that there are no fissures or cracks. Once mounted on the grinder, test the disc before use by
facing the grinder in a safe direction (point away from yourself, others and vulnerable items) and run for a short time.
DANGER! Use of damaged discs is dangerous and may cause personal injury.
4.2. Grinding and cutting discs used in association with this machine shall be of an adequate speed rating and be suitable for the job in hand.
The discs shall be made in accordance with British Standard 4481:Part 1 1989. Only persons holding a grinding wheel certificate are
authorised to change grinding discs. Ensure that the speed rating on the disc is equal to, or higher than, that of the grinder.
fig.5
Original Language Version
SG125EU Issue: 1 - 26/05/11