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HiKOKI G 13VE Angle Grinder User Manual
Quick guide for the HiKOKI G 13VE angle grinder, covering safety warnings, mounting, operation, speed adjustment, and maintenance.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document provides essential safety and operational instructions for the HiKOKI G 13VE angle grinder. Always read the full manual before use. Key safety measures include wearing eye and ear protection, ensuring the correct guard is attached for the specific task (grinding vs. cutting), and never using damaged accessories.
Device Description
The G 13VE is a 125mm disc grinder featuring an electronic variable speed drive. Key components include the push button, side handle, gear cover, wheel guard, switch, and speed dial.
Mounting and Operation
- Wheel Guard: Fit and adjust according to the specific task (grinding or cutting).
- Side Handle: Fix securely to the tool.
- Wheel Assembly: Ensure the depressed center wheel or cutting wheel is correctly mounted and the wheel nut is tightened.
- Speed Adjustment: Use the dial (scale 1-6) to adjust the number of revolutions based on the application (e.g., 1 for polishing, 6 for rough grinding/cutting).
Safety and Maintenance
- Motor Maintenance: Regularly blow dry air through the tail cover air hole while the motor runs without load to remove accumulated dust.
- Inspection: Regularly inspect the depressed center wheel for cracks and mounting screws for tightness.
- Welding Caution: Do not use the grinder in the immediate vicinity of welding equipment as rotational speed may become unstable.
- RCD: Use of a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less is recommended.
Manufacturer information
HiKOKI
Practical help
Common problems
Unstable rotational speed
Do not use the grinder in the immediate vicinity of welding equipment.
Motor overheating/burning
When using the tool at speeds lower than full speed (dial scale 6), apply only light pressure to the material surface.
Excessive vibration
Stop the tool immediately, check the mounting of the abrasive product, and determine the cause.
Before use
- Ensure the power source conforms to the nameplate requirements.
- Confirm the power switch is in the OFF position.
- Check that the abrasive wheel is the correct type and free of cracks.
- Ensure the wheel is properly mounted and the nut is securely tightened.
- Confirm the push button is disengaged by pressing it 2-3 times.
- Always wear eye and ear protection.
Specs in practice
- Wheel outer diameter
- 125 mm.
Model compatibility
- Use only wheel types recommended for this power tool.
- When using a cutting-off wheel, remove the standard guard and attach the wheel guard with side guard (sold separately).
Manual page author
Michael Turner
Technical manual editor
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