Mounting And Operation; Maintenance And Inspection - Hitachi G 13VE Mode D'emploi

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NOTE
Due to HITACHI's continuing program of research and
development, the specifi cations herein are subject to
change without prior notice.

MOUNTING AND OPERATION

Action
Fitting and adjusting the wheel
guard
Fixing the side handle
Assembling depressed center
wheel
Assembling cutting wheel
Switch operation
Grinding angle and grinding
method
Adjusting the number of revolution*
Selecting accessories
* Adjusting the number of revolution
This model is equipped with an electronic infi nite-variable-
speed drive and can change the number of revolution
according to a use.
If you turn and set the dial scale (Fig. 8) to 6, the number
of revolution increases, and if you turn and set it to 1, the
number of revolution decreases.
Before use, set the number of revolution using the dial. In
so doing, refer to the following table as a rough guide.
Dial Use
1 Polishing, fi nishing
2 Removal of paint
or coat
3 Removal of rust
4 Removal of burrs
5 Grinding
6 Rough grinding
Cutting
NOTE
Use caution not to turn the dial scale to any value below
1 or above 6.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

1. Inspecting the depressed center wheel
Ensure that the depressed center wheel is free of cracks
and surface defects.
2. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that
they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be
loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could
result in serious hazard.
3. Replacing supply cord
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, it has
to be done by Hitachi Authorized Service Center to avoid
a safety hazard.
4. Maintenance of the motor
WARNING
Always wear protective goggles and dust respirators
when blowing air from the tail cover air hole with the use
of an air gun, etc.
Failure to observe this may result in ejected dust being
inhaled or entering your eyes.
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Tools
Radial grinding disc
Sanding disc
Depressed center wheel
Depressed center wheel
Diamond wheel
The motor unit winding is the very "heart" of the power tool.
Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not become
damaged and/or wet with oil or water.
NOTE
When work has been fi nished, blow air containing no
moisture from the tail cover air hole with the use of an
air gun, etc., while running the motor without any load
applied. This is eff ective in removing any dirt and dust
that has accumulated. Dirt and dust collecting inside the
motor may result in malfunctions.
CAUTION
In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the
safety regulations and standards prescribed in each
country must be observed.
GUARANTEE
We guarantee Hitachi Power Tools in accordance with
statutory/country specifi c regulation. This guarantee does
not cover defects or damage due to misuse, abuse, or
normal wear and tear. In case of complaint, please send
the Power Tool, undismantled, with the GUARANTEE
CERTIFICATE found at the end of this Handling instruction,
to a Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
IMPORTANT
Correct connection of the plug
The wires of the main lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: — Neutral
Brown: — Live
As the colours of the wires in the main lead of this tool may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire
coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter L or coloured red. Neither core must be
connected to the earth terminal.
NOTE:
This requirement is provided according to BRITISH
STANDARD 2769: 1984.
Therefore, the letter code and colour code may not be
applicable to other markets except The United Kingdom.
Information concerning airborne noise and vibration
The measured values were determined according to
EN60745 and declared in accordance with ISO 4871.
Measured A-weighted sound power level: 98 dB (A).
Measured A-weighted sound pressure level: 87 dB (A).
Uncertainty K: 3 dB (A).
Wear hearing protection.
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined
according to EN60745.
Surface grinding:
Vibration emission value
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s
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