AGSZ 18280 BL AS - Grinder Fein - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AGSZ 18280 BL AS Fein

Translation of the Original Instructions. Symbols, abbreviations and terms used. Symbol, character Explanation General prohibition sign. This action is prohibited. Do not touch the rotating parts of the power tool. Observe the instructions in the text or graphic opposite! Make sure to read the enclosed documents such as the Instruction Manual and the General Safety Instructions. AMPShare is the shared battery system that lets you run many tools from many pro brands on just one battery. Before commencing this working step, remove the battery from the power tool. Other- wise there may be danger of injury caused by unintentional starting of the power tool. Use eye protection during operation. Use ear protection during operation. Use protective gloves during operation. Do not charge damaged batteries. Protect the battery against heat, e.g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, debris, water, and moisture. A surface that can be touched may be very hot and thus hazardous. Gripping surface Switching on Switching off Additional information. Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of the European Commu- nity. Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the directives of Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland). This symbol confirms the certification of this product for the USA and Canada. Confirms the conformity of the power tool with the national technical regulations of the Customs Union (Belarus, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Armenia). This sign indicates a possible dangerous situation that could cause severe or fatal injury. Recycling symbol: designates recyclable materials max.50°C WARNING21

Worn out power tools and other electrotechnical and electrical products should be sorted separately for environmental-friendly recycling. Identifies recyclable packaging and products that must be collected and disposed of separately. Battery type Charger type Low speed High speed (Ax – Zx) Marking for internal purposes (**) May contain numbers and letters Symbol, character Explanation Character Unit of measurement, international Explanation

, rpm, r/min Rated speed

, rpm, r/min No-load speed

W Output U VRated voltage f Hz Frequency M... mm Size of metric thread Ø mm Diameter of a round part mm Ø

=Max. diameter of grinding wheel mm Ø

=Max. diameter of hard metal cutter mm Ø

=Max. diameter of polishing tools kg Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01 kg Weight of the power tool without battery and application tool kg Weight of the battery

dB Sound pressure level

pCpeak dB Peak sound pressure level K... Uncertainty m/s

Vibrational emission value according to EN 60745 (vector sum of three directions) h,SG m/s

Basic and derived units of measurement from the international system of units SI.22

For your safety. Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Do not use this power tool before you have thoroughly read and completely understood this Instruction Manual and the enclosed “General Safety Instructions” (document number 3 41 30 054 06 1). The documents mentioned should be kept for later use and enclosed with the power tool, should it be passed on or sold. Please also observe the relevant national industrial safety regulations. Intended use of the power tool: Hand-guided straight grinder for dry grinding of metal with small grinding accessories (grinding points) for shaping metal with hard metal cutters and for cut-off grinding. AGSZ18-90LBL AS (**): This power tool is addition- ally intended for wire-brushing and polishing in weather-protected environments with the accessories recommended by FEIN. Safety warnings common for grinding, wire brushing, polishing, carving, sanding or abrasive cutting-off operations: AGSZ18-280BL AS (**), AGSZ18-280LBL AS (**): This power tools are intended to function as a grinder, carv- ing or cut-off tools. AGSZ18-90LBL AS (**): This power tool is intended addi- tionally to function as a wire brush or polisher. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. AGSZ18-280BL AS (**), AGSZ18-280LBL AS (**): Opera- tions such as sanding, wire brushing or polishing are not recommended to be performed with this power tools. AGSZ18-90LBL AS (**): Operation as sanding are not recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury. Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart. The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces- sory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled. Grinding wheels, sanding drums or other accessories must exactly fit the grinder spindle or collet of your power tool. Application tools that do not fit exactly in the tool holder of the power tool will run out of bal- ance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control. Grinding wheels, sanding drums or cutting tools mounted on a mandrel, or other accessories must be fully inserted into the collet or chuck. The “projecting end” as well as the free part of the mandrel between the grinding accessory and the collet/chuck must be minimal. If the mandrel is insufficiently clamped or if the overhang of the grinding accessory is too long, the application tool may become loose and ejected at high velocity. Do not use damaged application tools. Before each use, check application tools such as grinding wheels for chips and cracks, sanding drums for cracks, wear or heavy use, and wire brushes for loose or broken wires. If the machine or application tool is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged application tool. After inspecting and installing the application tool, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating application tool and run the machine at maxi- mum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged applica- tion tools will normally break apart during this test time. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing pro- tectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye pro- tection must be capable of stopping flying debris gener- ated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal pro- tective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a bro- ken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting acces- sory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory con- tacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Always hold the power tool firmly when starting it. The reaction torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the power tool to twist. If possible, use clamps to fasten or affix the workpiece. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the power tool in the other hand while in use. Clamping small workpieces allows you to use both hands for bet- ter control the power tool. Round material such as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll away while being cut, and may cause the application tool to jam or bind and be thrown toward you. WARNING23

Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control. After changing application tools or making adjustments on the tool, tighten the collet nut, chuck or any other fastening elements. Loose fastening elements can unexpectedly misadjust and lead to loss of control; unfastened, rotating components will be violently thrown. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materi- als. Sparks could ignite these materials. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in elec- trocution or shock. Further safety warnings for all applications Kickback and related warnings Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating application tool, such as a grinding wheel, sand- ing belt, wire brush, etc. Pinching or snagging causes the rotating application tool to rapidly stop. This causes an uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the application tool’s rotation direction. For example, if a grinding wheel is snagged or pinched in the workpiece, the edge of the grinding wheel that is entering into the workpiece can be caught, causing the grinding wheel to break out or cause kickback. The grinding wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on the direction of the wheel at the point of blocking. Grinding wheels can also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures. It can be avoided by taking proper precautions as described below. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken. Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Cor- ners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kick- back. Do not use toothed saw blades. Such application tools create frequent kickback or loss of control over the power tool. Always feed the application tool into the material in the same direction as the cutting edge is exiting from the material (which is the same direction as the chips are thrown). Guiding the power tool in the wrong direction causes the cutting edge of the application tool to climb out of the workpiece and pull the tool in the direction of this feed. Always clamp the workpiece when using rotating files, cutting discs, carbide (TC) or high-speed grinding tools. These application tools will pinch or grab if they become slightly canted in the groove, and can kickback. When a cutting disc grabs, the disc itself usually breaks. When rotating files, carbide (TC) or high-speed grind- ing tools pinch or grab, the tool insert may jump from the groove and you could lose control of the tool. Additional safety warnings for grinding and cut- off grinding Safety warnings specific for grinding and cut-off grinding: Use only grinding accessories that are approved for your power tool and only for the recommended applica- tions. Example: Never grind with the lateral surface of a cutting disc. Cutting discs are intended for material removal using the edge of the disc. Lateral force exerted on these grinding accessories can cause them to break. For threaded conical and straight grinding points/accessories, use only undamaged mandrels of correct size and length with an unrelieved shoulder flange. Suitable mandrels will reduce the possibility of breakage. Do not jam or seize the cutting disc or apply excessive pressure. Do not make excessively deep cuts. Over- stressing the cutting disc increases the loading and sus- ceptibility to wedging or binding in the cut, and thus increases the possibility of kickback or disc breakage. Keep your hands clear of the area in front and behind the rotating cutting disc. When moving the cutting disc in the workpiece away from your hand, possible kick- back may propel the power tool with the spinning disc directly at you. If the cutting disc should become jammed or when interrupting work, switch the power tool off and hold it motionless until the disc has come to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove a still running cutting disc from the cut, otherwise there is danger of kickback. Determine and correct the cause for the jamming. Do not switch the power tool on again as long as the disc is still in the workpiece. Allow the cutting disc to reach its full speed first before carefully continuing with the cut. Otherwise the disc can bind, be forced out of the workpiece or cause kickback. Support panels or large workpieces to minimise the risk of kickback from a jammed cutting disc. Large work- pieces tend to sag under their own weight. The work- piece must be supported on both sides of the cutting disc, near the cut and also at the edges of the work- piece.24

Use extra caution when making “pocket cuts” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding cut- ting disc may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or other objects that can cause kickback. Additional safety warnings for working with wire brushes Safety warnings specific for wire brushing oper- ations (AGSZ18-90LBL AS (**)): Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin. Allow brushes to run at operating speed for at least one minute before using them. During this time, make sure that no one is standing in front or in line with the brush. Loose bristles or wires can be discharged or thrown off during the run-in time. Direct the rotating wire brush away from yourself. Small particles and tiny wire fragments may be discharged at high velocity during the use of these brushes, and may penetrate through your skin. Further safety warnings Do not use a damaged power tool. Before each use of the power tool, check the housing and other compo- nents for damage such as cracks or breakage. Make sure that the application tools are mounted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The mounted application tools must be able to rotate freely. Incorrectly mounted application tools can become loose during operation and be thrown from the machine. Handle grinding accessories carefully and store them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Damaged grinding accessories can develop cracks and burst dur- ing operation. When using application tools with a threaded insert, take care that the thread in the application tool is long enough to hold the spindle length of the power tool. The thread in the application tool must match the thread on the spindle. Incorrectly mounted application tools can loosen during operation and cause injuries. Do not direct the power tool against yourself, other per- sons or animals. Danger of injury from sharp or hot application tools. Beware of any concealed electric cables, gas or water conduits. Check the working area before commencing work, e. g. with a metal detector. Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto the power tool. If the insulation is damaged, protection against an electric shock will be ineffective. Never look or stare into the light of the power tool’s lamp from a short distance. Never point the light of the lamp into the eyes of other persons in close vicinity. The radiation produced by the lamp can be harmful for the eye. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand. Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging. After working gypsum-containing materials: Blow out the ventilation openings of the power tool and the switch element with dry and oil-free compressed air. Otherwise, gypsum-containing dust can settle in the power tool housing and switch element, which can harden in connection with humidity. This can impair the switching mechanism. (AGSZ18-90LBL AS (**)) Do not allow for any loose parts of the polishing bon- nets, especially fastening cords. Stow away or shorten the fastening cords. Loose, rotating fastening cords can take hold of your fingers or become caught or entan- gled in the workpiece. Use and handling of the battery (battery pack). These safety warnings apply only for 18V FEIN AMP- Share Li-ion batteries. Use the battery only in AMPShare partner products. 18V batteries marked with AMPShare are fully compatible with the following products: – All products of the FEIN-18V-AMPShare system – All 18V products from AMPShare partners. When working with and charging incorrect, damaged, repaired or reconditioned batteries, imitations or other brands, there is danger of fire and/or explosion. Observe the battery recommendations in the operating instructions for your product. Only in this way can the battery and the product be operated safely, and the bat- teries are protected from dangerous overload. Only charge the batteries with chargers recommended by FEIN or one of the AMPShare partners. A charger that is suitable one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full battery capacity, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using for the first time. Store batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries must not be disassembled, opened or reduced in size. Do not subject batteries to mechanical impact or shock. Hazardous vapours and fluid can escape in case of damage and improper use of the battery. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause skin irritations or burns. In case of skin contact with battery fluid, rinse immedi- ately with plenty of water. In case of eye contact with battery fluid, wash out the eye with clean water and immediately seek a doctor for treatment! When the battery fluid has come into contact with objects close by, check the respective components. Avoid skin contact by wearing protective gloves. Clean the parts with dry household paper or replace the parts if necessary. Escaping vapours can irritate the respira- tory system. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause skin irritations or burns.25

Do not short-circuit the battery. Keep the battery not being used away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. The battery can be damaged by sharp objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by external force. An internal short-circuit may occur and the battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat. Never maintain damaged batteries. Any maintenance of batteries should be performed only by the manufac- turer or by authorised after-sales service centers. Protect the battery against heat, e.g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, debris, water, and moisture. Danger of explosion and short- circuiting. Operate and store the battery only at ambient tempera- tures between -20 °C and +50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in a vehicle in summer. At tempera- tures < 0 °C, machine-specific performance restrictions are possible. Charge the battery only at ambient temperatures between 0 °C and +35 °C. Charge the battery via USB connection only at ambient temperatures between +10 °C and +35 °C. Charging the battery outside the temperature range may damage the battery or increase the risk of fire. Handle discharged batteries with care. Batteries are a source of danger, as they can cause a very high short- circuit current. Even when Li-ion batteries appear to be in a discharged state, they never fully discharge. Do not immerse the battery in liquids, such as (salt) water or beverages. Contact with liquids can damage the battery. This may result in heat build-up, smoke generation, ignition or explosion of the battery. Do not continue to use the battery and contact an after-sales service authorized by FEIN. Do not use a damaged battery. The use of a battery must be stopped immediately as soon as abnormal properties, such as odour development, heat, discolour- ation or deformation occur. Continued operation can cause the battery to generate heat and smoke, ignite or explode. Do not open, crush, overheat or set fire to the battery. Non-observance of this warning may result in burns and fire. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Extinguish burning Li-ion batteries with water, sand or a fire blanket. Avoid physical blows/impact. Impact and penetration of objects can damage batteries. This may result in leak- age, heat build-up, smoke generation, ignition or explo- sion of the battery. Never charge the battery unattended overnight. Fire and explosion hazards can result in case of non-observ- ance. Do not remove the battery from its original packaging until it is going to be used. Remove the battery only when the power tool is switched off. Before any work on the machine itself, remove the bat- tery from the power tool. If the power tool accidentally starts, there is danger of injury. Protect the battery against moisture and water. Clean contaminated battery terminals and power tool con- nections with a dry, clean cloth. Remove the battery when transporting and storing the power tool. Observe the safety instructions in the manuals of the chargers from FEIN or the AMPShare partners. Hand/arm vibrations The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a stand- ardised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different accesso- ries or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the expo- sure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the oper- ator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organi- sation of work patterns. The vibrational emission values are given for dry grind- ing of metal with grinding points. Other applications, such as shaping with hard metal cutters, can lead to other vibrational emission values. Handling hazardous dusts For work procedures with this power tool where material is removed, dusts develop that can be hazard- ous to one’s health. Contact with or inhaling some dust types, e. g. asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, lead-containing coat- ings, metal, some wood types, minerals, silicate parti- cles from materials containing stone, paint solvents, wood preservatives, antifouling paints for vessels, can trigger allergic reactions to the operator or bystanders and/or lead to respiratory infections, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The risk from inhaling dusts depends on the exposition. Use dust extraction matched appropriately for the developing dust, as well as personal protective equipment and pro- vide for good ventilation of the workplace. Leave the processing of asbestos-containing materials to special- ists. Wood and light-metal dust, hot mixtures of grinding dust and chemical materials can self-ignite under unfa- vourable conditions or cause an explosion. Avoid sparking in the direction of the dust collector as well as max.50°C26

overheating of the power tool and the materials being sanded, empty the dust collector/container in time, observe the material manufacturer’s working instruc- tions, as well as the relevant regulations in your country for the materials being worked. Operating Instructions. The self-start lock prevents the cordless straight grinder from automatically restarting again after a power interruption, e.g., after changing the battery. In this case, switch the power tool off, remove it from the workpiece and check the application tool. Afterwards, switch the power tool on again. Use a collet that fits the grinding accessory. Insert the clamping shaft of the grinding accessory to the stop into the collet chuck. Observe the maximum permitted projecting shaft length (a) of the grinding accessory according to the manufacturer's instructions (see page 7). Move the power tool back and forth applying uniform pressure, so that the workpiece surface does not become too hot. For best performance, operate the power tool only with FEIN ProCORE batteries or with ProCORE batter- ies of AMPShare partners. When using other batteries, the functionality can be limited. Additional operating instructions. The self-start prevention lock prevents the power tool from automatically starting when the battery is inserted while the on/off switch is set to on. If the power tool shuts off without the switch being actuated, switch the power tool switch off, remove the battery and reattach it. Charge-control Indicator on the Battery (see page 9). The charge condition can be indicated by the green LEDs of the charge-control indicator on the battery. Press the charge-control indicator button or to indicate the charge condition. When no LED lights up after pressing the charge-con- trol indicator button, the battery is defective and must be replaced. Transport. The Li-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can trans- port the batteries by road without further require- ments. When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air trans- port or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling must be observed. For prepara- tion of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required. Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undam- aged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations. Repair and customer service. Please observe that power tools may only be repaired, maintained and inspected by qualified electricians, as improper maintenance can result in con- siderable hazards for the user. When working metal under extreme oper- ating conditions, it is possible for conductive dust to settle in the interior of the power tool. Blow out the interior of the power tool via the ventilation slots frequently with dry and oil-free compressed air. When working gypsum-containing materials, dust can settle within the power tool and switch element, which can harden in connection with humidity. This can impair the switching mechanism. Blow out the interior of the power tool via the ventilation slots and the switch element frequently with dry and oil-free com- pressed air. Products that have come into contact with asbestos may not be sent in for repair. Dispose of products con- taminated with asbestos according to the applicable country-specific regulations for such disposal. For FEIN power tools and accessories in need of repair, please contact your FEIN after-sales service. The address can be found on the Internet under www.fein.com. Renew stickers and warning indications on the power tool when aged and worn. The current spares parts list for this power tool can be found on our website at www.fein.com. If required, you can change the following parts your- self: Application tools, collet Maintenance and cleaning. Occasionally clean the ventilation slots and the battery terminals with a soft, clean and dry brush. – Do not use chemical substances for cleaning the bat- tery. Warranty and liability. The warranty for the product is valid in accordance with the legal regulations in the country where it is mar- keted. In addition, FEIN also provides a guarantee in accordance with the FEIN manufacturer’s warranty dec- laration. The delivery scope of your power tool may include only a part of the accessories described or shown in this Instruction Manual.27

Declaration of conformity. This CE declaration is only valid for European Union and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries and only for products intended for the EU or EFTA market. After placing the product on the EU market the UKCA mark loses its mark validity. The UKCA declaration is only valid for the Great Britain market (England, Wales and Scotland) and only for products intended for the Great Britain market. After placing the product on the Great Britain market the CE mark loses its mark validity. FEIN declares itself solely responsible for this product conforming with the relevant provisions given on the last page of this Instruction Manual. Technical documents at: C. & E. Fein GmbH Hans-Fein-Straße 81 73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd-Bargau, Germany Environmental protection, disposal. Do not dispose of the batteries into household- waste! Packaging, worn out power tools and accessories should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Dispose of batteries only when discharged. For batteries that are not completely discharged, insu- late the terminals with tape as a protective measure against short-circuiting. Only for EC countries: According to the European Guideline 2002/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be col- lected separately and disposed of in an environmental- lycorrect manner. Selection of accessories (see page 7). Use only original FEIN accessories. The accessories must be intended for the power tool type. A Collet28

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