Clarke CAG120 Operating & Maintenance Instructions - Page 4
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For Your Own Safety
WARNING:
As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation
and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of
personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or
ignored, personal injury to the operator or damage to property, may result.
Keep children away when using Power Tools.
Eye protection manufactured to the current European Safety Standard
should be worn when using Power Tools.
General Safety Precautions : For Power Tools
Always check for damage before using
the tool. Any damaged part should be
checked to ensure that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mountings and
any other condition that may affect the
tools' operation. Any damage should be
properly repaired or the part replaced.
If in doubt Do Not use the tool. Consult
your local dealer.
Always ensure that adequate lighting is
available. A minimum intensity of 300 lux
should be provided. Ensure that lighting
is placed so that you will not be working
in your own shadow.
Always wear safety goggles
manufactured to the latest European
Safety Standards, everyday eyeglasses
do not have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.
Always use a face or dust mask if
operation is particularly dusty.
Always disconnect the tool from the
power supply before servicing and when
changing accessories.
Always use in a suitable environment. Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep your work area
well illuminated. Do Not use in explosive
atmosphere.(i.e near flamable liquids etc.).
!
Always keep work area clean and clear.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
Always wear proper apparel. Loose
clothing or jewellery may get caught in
moving parts. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
Always handle equipment with care. Do
Not carry the tool by its' electric cable,
or yank the cable to disconnect it from
the power supply.
Always ensure the switch is OFF before
plugging in to mains. This will ensure the
equipment does not start accidentally.
Always follow the maintenance instructions.
Keep tools clean and maintained for the best
and safest performance.
Never force the tool. It will do a better
and safer job at the rate for which it was
designed.
Never operate equipment while under
the influence of Drugs, Alcohol or any
Medication.
!
Do Not overreach. Keep your proper
footing/balance at all times. For best
footing wear rubber soled footwear.
Keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood, etc.
!
Only Use recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories could be
hazardous
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Maintenance
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IMPORTANT! Ensure that the grinder is disconnected from the power supply before
carrying out any maintenance.
Before Each Use
!
Always inspect the tool before use, and ensure it is in top condition.
Ensure all air vents are clear, use compressed air to clean the tool where possible.
(Always wear protective goggles when cleaning with compressed air).
Check the power cable to ensure it is sound and not damaged in any way.
Ensure the grinding wheel or cutting disc is perfectly sound and free from cracks or
damage in any way.
After Every 50 Hours of use
!
After every 50 hours of use the motors carbon brushes need to be checked and
renewed if nessessary
1
Unscrew theBrush end Caps, shown at 6, Fig 1.
2
Withdraw the brush assembly
2
If the brush is worn (less than 6mm left, see
replace the brush assembly by clipping a new one
into place. Replace the Caps and secure
) then
(C)
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