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TECHNICAL DATA Cordless Angle Grinder

HD18 AG115 HD18 AG125

Kickback and Related Warnings

motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never

attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the

Production code...............................................................................

........................4416 40 01... ................4415 03 01...

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating

wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate

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wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or

and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel

Battery voltage.................................................................................

..............................18 V .................................18 V

snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in

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-1

binding.

Rated speed ....................................................................................

........................10000 min

......................10000 min

turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the

Grinding disk diameter.....................................................................

............................115 mm ............................125 mm

direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the

d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let

Thread of work spindle ...................................................................

..........................M 14 ................................M 14

binding.

the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The

Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 ...................................

.............................2,4 kg ...............................2,4 kg

wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the

in the workpiece.

Noise/Vibration Information

workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch

Measured values determined according to EN 60745.Typically, the

point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to

e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize

A-weighted noise levels of the

climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away

the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces

tool are:

from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s

tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed

Sound pressure level (K = 3 dB(A)) ...............................................

...........................74,5 dB(A) ........................74,5 dB(A)

movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also

under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the

Sound power level (K = 3 dB(A)) ...................................................

...........................85,5 dB(A) ........................85,5 dB(A)

break under these conditions.

workpiece on both sides of the wheel.

Wear ear protection!

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect

f) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into

Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined

operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking

existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may

according to EN 60745:

proper precautions as given below.

cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause

2

2

Surface grinding: vibration emission value a

.................................

.............................6,1 m/s

............................6,1 m/s

kickback.

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a) Maintain a rm grip on the power tool and position your

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2

Uncertainty K = ...............................................................................

.............................1,5 m/s

............................1,5 m/s

body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always

For other applications, e.g. Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations or

use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over

Safety Warnings Specic for Wire Brushing Operations:

Wire Brushing other vibration values could occur.

kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can

a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even

control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions

during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by

are taken.

WARNING

applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can

b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in

easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

Accessory may kickback over your hand.

EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing,

c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool

The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications,

do not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with

will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in

with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may signicantly increase the exposure level over

the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to

direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of

the total working period.

work load and centrifugal forces.

snagging.

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

d) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc.

running but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Dust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is

Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp

Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories,

running.

edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating

keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

Never reach into the danger area of the tool when it is running.

e) Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade or toothed

Always use the auxiliary handle.

position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions,

saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of

rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum

Always use the protecting cap when roughing-down and

including those given in the accompanying brochure. Failure

control.

no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will

separating.

to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric

normally break apart during this test time.

Immediately switch off the machine in case of considerable

shock, re and/or serious injury.

h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on

Safety Warnings Specic for Grinding and Abrasive

vibrations or if other malfunctions occur. Check the machine in

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety

Cutting-Off Operations:

order to nd out the cause.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,

a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your

Always use and store the grinding disks according to the

gloves and shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive

power tool and the specic guard designed for the selected

manufacturer's instructions.

General safety instructions for grinding, working with wire

or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of

wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot

When grinding metal, ying sparks are produced. Take care that

brushes and abrasive cutting.

stopping ying debris generated by various operations. The dust

be adequately guarded and are unsafe.

no persons are endangered. Because of the danger of re, no

a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, wire

mask or respirator must be capable of ltrating particles

b) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool

combustible materials should be located in the vicinity (spark

brush, or cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions,

generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high

and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of

ight zone). Do not use dust extraction.

illustrations and specications provided with this power

intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to

Due care should be taken that no sparks or sanding dust ying

tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.

protect operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact

from the workpiece come into contact with you.

electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Anyone entering the work area must wear personal

with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.

protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken

The adjusting nut must be tightened before starting to work with

b) Operations such as sanding or polishing are not

c) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications.

the machine.

recommended to be performed with this power tool.

accessory may y away and cause injury beyond immediate area

For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.

Operations for which the power tool was not designed may

of operation.

The workpiece must be xed if it is not heavy enough to be

Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side

create a hazard and cause personal injury.

j) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,

steady. Never lead the workpiece to the grinding disk with your

forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

hand.

c) Do not use accessories which are not specically

when performing an operation where the cutting accessory

d) Always use undamaged wheel anges that are of correct

designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just

may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a

For accessories intended to be tted with threaded hole wheel,

size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel anges

because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it

"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"

ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept the

support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel

does not assure safe operation.

and could give the operator an electric shock.

spindle length.

breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from

d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal

k) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has

grinding wheel anges.

For cutting or separating use a closed protection cap, available

to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.

come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the

as an accessory.

e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.

Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and

surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher

Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or

y apart.

l) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.

speed of a smaller tool and may burst.

by burning them. Milwaukee Distributors offer to retrieve old

e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory

Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your

batteries to protect our environment.

must be within the capacity rating of your power tool.

clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short

Additional Safety Warnings Specic for Abrasive Cutting-Off

Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or

m) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan

circuit risk).

Operations:

controlled.

will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation

Use only System C 18 chargers for charging System C 18 battery

a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive

f) The arbour size of wheels, anges, backing pads or any

of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.

pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.

other accessory must properly t the spindle of the power

n) Do not operate the power tool near ammable materials.

Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility

Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in

tool. Accessories with arbour holes that do not match the

Sparks could ignite these materials.

to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of

dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.

mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,

o) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using

kickback or wheel breakage.

vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.

Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme

water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or

b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the

load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery

g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use

shock.

rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is

acid wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye

inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and

moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel

contact rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately

cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire

the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

seek medical attention.

brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory

is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged

c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any

accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory,

reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool

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