GENESIS GAG1570 15 Amp 7 in. 8500 RPM Corded Angle Grinder User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Genesis

GENESIS GAG1570 15 Amp 7 in. 8500 RPM Corded Angle Grinder

SPECIFICATIONS

Model ……………… GAG1570
Rated Power …….. 120V~/60Hz, 15A
No Load Speed …. 8500 RPM
Wheel Size ……….. 7” (180mm)
Spindle Size ……… 5/8”-11UNC
Net Weight ……….. 11.4 lb.

Includes: Auxiliary Handle, Spanner Wrench, Wheel Guard, and Grinding Wheel

Warning: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future reference.

Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665

| Warning: The Operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Warning: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints.
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Warning: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating
instructions before using this equipment. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs in any earthed (grounded) power tools. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to work.
The electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and rate a hazard to the operator.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Air vents may cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tool with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance can cause an injury in an unexpected situation.
If devices are provided for connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards.
Do not use a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles cannot safely control the tool.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Secure the workpiece. Use clamp or other practical way to hold the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Do not force the power tool. The tool will perform the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it is designed. forcing the tool could possibly damage the tool and may result in personal injury.
Use the correct power tool for the job. Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
Turn power tool off, and disconnect the plug from the power source and/or battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing the accessories, or storing the tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of an accidental start up which may cause personal injury.
Store idle tool out of reach of children and other inexperienced persons. It is dangerous in the hand of untrained users.
Maintain power tools with care. Check for proper alignment and binding of moving parts, component breaks, and any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Use recommended accessories. Using accessories and attachments not recommended by the manufacturer or intended for use on this type tool may cause damage to the tool or result in personal injury to the user. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Feed the workpiece in the correct direction and speed. feed the workpiece into a blade, cutter, or abrasive surface against the direction of the cutting tool’s direction of rotation only. Incorrectly feeding the workpiece in the same direction may cause the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
Never leave the tool running unattended, turn the power off. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Never start the power tool when any rotating component is in contact with the workpiece.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and disburse dust or other airborne particles, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in a well- ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.

SERVICE

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Service your power tool periodically. When cleaning a tool, be careful not to disassemble any portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or pinched.

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EXTENSION CORDS

Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools can
use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the power supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. Refer to the table shown below to determine the required minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. for example: a 14-gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire size.

Guidelines for Using Extension Cords

If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)

Nameplate Amperes (At Full Load)| Extension Cord Length
25 Feet| 50 Feet| 75 Feet| 100 Feet| 150 Feet| 200 Feet
0–2.0| 18| 18| 18| 18| 16| 16
2.1–3.4| 18| 18| 18| 16| 14| 14
3.5–5.0| 18| 18| 16| 14| 12| 12
5.1–7.0| 18| 16| 14| 12| 12| 10
7.1–12.0| 18| 14| 12| 10| 8| 8
12.1–16.0| 14| 12| 10| 10| 8| 6
16.1–20.0| 12| 10| 8| 8| 6| 6

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ANGLE GRINDERS

WARNING: DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT (GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRODUCT SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafe or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury!

Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments.
Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
Grinding wheel and guard must be securely attached as described in this manual before connecting the grinder to a power source. Make sure that the guard is securely attached before operating the grinder.
Check the grinding wheel carefully for visible defects before operation. Replace cracked, chipped, or warped wheel immediately. Run the tool (with guard) at no load speed for about a minute, holding tool away from others. If wheel is flawed, it will likely separate during this test.
Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
When using depressed center grinding wheels, be sure to use only fiberglass reinforced wheels.
Use only flanges and clamp nut specified for this tool. Do not over tighten the clamp nut on the grinding wheel. excessive tightening can cause the wheel to crack during operation.
Be careful not to damage the spindle, the flange, or clamp nut (especially the installing surface) or the lock nut. Damage to these parts could result in wheel breakage.
NEVER use tool with wood cutting blades or other saw blades. Such blades when used on a grinder frequently kick and cause loss of control leading personal injury.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
Make sure cord is clear of wheel. Do not wrap cord around your arm or wrist. If control of tool is lost, cord may become wrapped around you and cause personal injury.
Make sure the wheel is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced wheel.
Use the specified surface of the wheel to perform the grinding. Never use the side or upper surfaces for cutting.
Watch out for flying sparks. Hold the tool so that sparks fly away from you and other persons or flammable materials.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
Do not touch the workpiece immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
ALWAYS wear proper apparel including long sleeve shirts, leather gloves and shop aprons to protect skin from contact with hot grindings.
Use appropriate respiratory protection. Use of this tool to grind or sand some products, paints and wood could expose user to containing hazardous substances.

WARNING: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this equipment. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may appear on this product. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this product.

SYMBOL	DESCRIPTION	SYMBOL	DESCRIPTION
V	Volts	or A.C.	Alternating current
A	Amperes	or D.C.	Direct current
Hz	Hertz

This symbol designates that this product is listed with U.S. and Canada requirements by ETL testing Laboratories, Inc.

KNOWING YOUR ANGLE GRINDER

On/Off Switch
Auxiliary Handle
Spindle Lock
Wheel Guard
Grinding Wheel
flanges
Spanner Wrench

UNPACKING AND CONTENTS

IMPORTANT: Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

CONTENTS IN PACKAGE

Description	Q’ty
Angle Grinder	1
Auxiliary Handle	1
Grinding Wheel	1
Wheel Guard	1
Spanner Wrench	1
Operator’s Manual	1

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the tool.

INSTALLING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE

Your grinder is equipped with a three-position auxiliary handle. It can be mounted on either the left side, right side or top of the die-cast gear housing. Generally, a right handed operator will grip the body of the grinder with their right hand and grip auxiliary handle, mounted to the left side of the gear housing, with their left hand. The opposite gripping and auxiliary handle placement is generally used by a left handed operator. Occasionally, auxiliary handle placement needs to be changed to accommodate the requirements or restrictions of the operation being performed.

To Mount the Auxiliary Handle to the Grinder , simply securely screw the handle into the threaded hole on the left side, right side or top of the die cast gear housing.

INSTALLING OR REMOVING WHEEL GUARD (FIG 2)

To Mount the Wheel Guard

Open the lever (4a) to release the tension on the guard clamp.
Align the small protrusion on the inside of the wheel guard band (4b) with the notch on the grinder’s gear box hub (9), then slip the guard’s band onto the gear box hub. Rotate the guard to the correct position.
Close the lever making sure the clamp fits securely on the gear box hub.
If after closing the clamp the guard still moves freely, use a #2 philips screwdriver to adjust the tension on the clamp

To Remove the Wheel Guard , follow the installation procedure in reverse.

ATTENTION: The guard included with this grinder is intended for use with **grinding wheels. Other accessories commonly used with this type of power tool may require different types of guards. For your safety, please check with the accessory provider concerning availability of any required guard.**

WARNING: When using a depressed center grinding wheel, flex wheel, wire
wheel, cut-off wheel, or abrasive mop disc, the wheel guard must be fitted on the
tool so that the closed side of the guard always points towards the operator.

INSTALLING OR REMOVING DEPRESSED CENTER GRINDING WHEELS (FIG 2)

Mount the inner flange (6a) with the machined “flats” side down onto the spindle. Slowly rotate the inner flange until it engages the corresponding matching machined “flats” on the spindle shaft.
Slide the grinding wheel (5), crown side down and depressed side up, over the spindle shaft (8) and over the raised shoulder on the inner flange.
Screw the outer flange (6b) onto the spindle with the shouldered side down.
firmly depress the spindle lock (3-fIG1) so the spindle cannot revolve; then use the spanner wrench (7-fIG1), turning it clockwise, to securely tighten the outer flange.
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure in reverse.

WARNING: Always install grinding wheel with the depressed center against the disc flange. Failure to do so will cause the grinding wheel to crack when tightening the clamp nut. This could result in serious personal injury because of loose particles breaking off and being thrown from the grinder. Do not overtighten.

WARNING: Always use the supplied guard when a depressed center grinding wheel is on the tool. The wheel can shatter during use and the guard helps reduce the chances of personal injury.

OPERATION

WARNING: Failure to follow the safety rules stated in this manual may cause serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is switched off.

SWITCH ACTION (FIG 3)

NOTE: This tool has a safety feature on switch to prevent from accidently turning on.

To Start the Tool, first press the lock-off switch (1a) forward, then pull the power switch (1b) up to the “ON” position.
To Stop the Tool , release the power switch (1b).

APPLICATION

GRINDING OPERATION

WARNING: Never force the tool. The weight of the tool applies adequate pressure. Forcing and excessive pressure could cause dangerous wheel breakage.

ALWAYS replace the wheel if the tool is dropped while grinding.
NEVER bang or hit the grinding wheel or disc onto the work.

Avoid bouncing and snagging the wheel, especially when working on corners, sharp edges, etc. This can case loss of control and kickback.

NEVER use the tool with wood carving blades or other saw blades.

WARNING: After operation, always switch off the tool and wait until the wheel comes to a complete stop before putting the tool down.

ALWAYS select and use grinding wheels that are recommended for the material to be ground. Ensure that the maximum operating speed of any accessory selected for use is not exceeded by the RPM of this tool.

Turn the tool on and then apply the wheel or disc to the workpiece. The key to efficient operation begins by controlling the pressure and surface contact between grinding wheel and the workpiece. Flat surfaces are usually best ground by keeping the edge of the wheel at an angle of 5 to 15 degrees.

Maintaining the proper angle of 5 to 15 degrees by tilting the grinder and continuously moving the grinder back and forth or up and down over the work area. Keep the grinder moving to avoid removing a excessive amount of material from one area.

Use just enough pressure to keep the tool from chattering or bouncing; normally the weight of the tool alone is adequate for most grinding jobs. Where there is a chance that the grinding wheel may get snagged by the workpiece, such as loose bolts or jagged edges, causing loss of tool control, use lighter pressure.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.

LUBRICATION

This tool is permanently lubricated at the factory and requires no additional lubrication.

TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

This product is warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years after date of purchase. This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage from neglect or accident. The original purchaser is covered by this warranty and it is not transferable. Prior to returning your tool to store location of purchase, please call our Toll-Free Help Line for possible solutions.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THIS KIT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY