OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7 in. multi-purpose grinder DOUBLE INSULATED AG700 This product has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules........................................................................................................
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 Work Area SAFETY Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury. 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of an abrasive cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Size.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 in. Arbor Size....................................................................................................................................................... 5/8 in. x 11 UNC No Load Speed.....................................................................................................
FEATURES KNOW YOUR multi-purpose GRINDER and must be used during all operations. In addition to maintaining safe control during use, the side handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the operator. See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: The side handle must always be used to help prevent loss of control and possible serious injury. side Handle installing THE Side handle See Figure 2. Unplug the tool. Insert the side handle into the desired operating position. Securely tighten by turning the side handle clockwise. NOTE: The handle can be installed on the top, left, or right side of the tool, depending on operator preference. TO TIGHTEN Fig.
OPERATION lock-off/LOCK-ON BUTTON See Figure 3. The lock-off/lock-on button prevents accidental starting of the grinder, and also allows the grinder to be locked-on, which is convenient for continuous grinding/sanding/polishing for extended periods of time. To lock-on: Push in and hold the lock-off/lock-on button, located on the side of the handle. lock-off/ LOCK-ON BUTTON Depress the switch trigger. Push in further on the lock-off/lock-on button. SWITCH TRIGGER Fig.
OPERATION WARNING: A Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. GUARD ADJUSTMENT See Figure 6 - 8. Never use the tool for grinding without the guard in place and properly adjusted. Unplug the tool. Correct location of guard is BETWEEN POINTS A AND B Using the wrench provided, remove clamp nut, grinding wheel, and disc flange, if necessary.
OPERATION WARNING: To prevent loss of control and possible serious personal injury, always operate the grinder with both hands, keeping one hand on the side handle. Move the grinder continuously at a steady, consistent pace. CAUTION: 5° to 15° Fig. 9 If the grinder is held in one spot too long, it will gouge and cut grooves in the workpiece. If the grinder is held at too sharp an angle, it will also gouge the workpiece because of concentration of pressure on a small area.
OPERATION installing sanding disc See Figure 11. Before installing the sanding disc, the rubber disc must be installed on the tool. If the grinding wheel and guard are on the tool, they must be removed first. Follow the steps in Installing Rubber Disc before proceeding. Unplug the tool. to tighten wrench to loosen spanner nut Depress and hold spindle lock button and rotate spanner nut with provided wrench until spindle locks.
OPERATION Do not sand too long in one spot. This will cause uneven sanding and gouging of the work. Upon completion of a sanding operation, lift tool away from work surface before turning off. WARNING: Sanding disc must come to a complete stop before setting tool down on workbench. Failure to do so can cause the tool to be thrown from workbench because of sanding disc rotation. This could result in damage to the tool or possible serious injury to the operator.
OPERATION POLISHING See Figure 14. WARNING: Keep a firm grip on the tool with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury. When polishing, hold the tool firmly, allowing it to operate freely without unnecessary pressure. The weight of the tool alone will provide adequate pressure for polishing at top efficiency. For best results, always operate at low speed when polishing.
MAINTENANCE replacing GRINDING WHEEL WARNING: See Figure 15. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Thoroughly inspect a new grinding wheel before you install it on the grinder. • Tap lightly around the wheel using a wooden hammer. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
MAINTENANCE Make sure the flats on the bottom of the disc flange are engaged with the flats on the spindle. to tighten Place the grinding wheel over the spindle. Thread the clamp nut on the spindle with the flat side of the nut facing up. Clamp nut to loosen WARNING: Grinding Wheel Always install a grinding wheel with the depressed center against the disc flange. Failure to do so will cause the grinding wheel to crack when tightening the clamp nut.
MAINTENANCE replacing brushes See Figure 17. This product has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear. Unplug the tool. BRUSH CAP With a flat head screwdriver, remove the brush caps. The brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove the brush cap. BRUSH ASSEMBLY Remove the brush assembly (brush and spring). Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7 in. multi-purpose grinder DOUBLE INSULATED AG700 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
