FEIN CG13-125V 5 inch Compact Angle Grinder Instruction Manual

October 27, 2023
Fein

FEIN CG13-125V 5 inch Compact Angle Grinder Instruction Manual

Translation of the Original Instructions.

Symbols, abbreviations and terms used.


For your safety.

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, ire 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 angle grinder for dry grinding, wire brushing and cutting of metal and stone as well as for drilling tiles in weather-protected environments without the use of liquid coolants, using the application tools and accessories recommended by FEIN.
This power tool is also suitable for use with AC generators with sufficient power output that correspond to the Standard ISO 8528, design type G2. This Standard s particularly not complied with when the so-called distortion factor exceeds 10 %. When in doubt, please refer to the generator instruction/specification guide.

Observe the operating instructions and the national regulations for the installation and operation of the AC generator.
The power tool is not intended for working light metals and for polishing. The operator is solely liable for any damage caused by use not as intended for.
Generally recognized accident prevention regulations and enclosed safety instructions must be observed.

Safety Warnings common for Grinding, Sanding,

Wire Brushing or Abrasive Cutting Off Operations
This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. 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.

Operations such as polishing 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 accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no- load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this testtime.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safetyglasses. Where appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated 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 protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken 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 accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control of the power tool, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
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.
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 materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolledpower tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during startup. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
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.
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control over the power tool.
Safety warnings specific for grinding and abrasive cutting-off operations
Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
The grinding surface of the centre depressed wheels must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot be adequately protected.
The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.
Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of the cutoff wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding; side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.
Wheels intended for larger power tools are not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst. Additional safety warnings specific for abrasive cutting off operations
Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.
Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter  the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece. Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize
the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
Safety warnings specific for sanding operations
Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper.
Follow manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc, or kickback.
Safety warnings specific for wire brushing operations
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.
If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work load and centrifugal forces.
Further safety warnings
Do not wear easily flammable clothing. Sparks could cause such clothing to ignite.
Use elastic spacers/liners when these are provided with the grinding accessory.
Offset grinding discs must be mounted in such a manner that their grinding surface is 2 mm below the bottom edge the of the wheel guard. Grinding accessories that do not meet these requirements cannot be adequately covered off and are not permitted.
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 during 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 persons 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.
Use a stationary extraction system, blow out ventilation slots frequently and connect a residual current device (RCD) on the line side. When working metal under
extreme operating conditions, it is possible for conductive dust to settle in the interior of the power tool. The total insulation of the power tool can be impaired.
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. Adhesive labels are recommended.
Always work with the auxiliary handle. The auxiliar handle ensures reliable guiding of the power tool.
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.
Before putting into operation, check the mains connection and the mains plug for damage.
Recommendation: The tool should always be supplied with power via a residual current device (RCD) with a rated current of 30 mA or less.
Hand/arm vibrations
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised 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 accessories 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 exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Handling hazardous dusts

For work procedures with this power tool where material is removed, dusts develop that can be hazardous to one’s health. Contact with or inhaling some dust types, e. g. asbestos
and asbestos-containing materials, lead-containing coatings, metal, some wood types, minerals, silicate particles 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 provide for good ventilation of the workplace. Leave the
processing of asbestos-containing materials to specialists.
Wood and light-metal dust, hot mixtures of grinding dust and chemical materials can self-ignite under unfavourable conditions or cause an explosion. Avoid sparking in the direction of the dust collector as well as overheating of the power tool and the materials being sanded, empty the dust collector/container in time, observe the material manufacturer’s working instructions, as well as the relevant regulations in your country for the materials being worked.

Operating Instructions.

Press the locking button only when the motor isstopped (see page 5). Otherwise the power tool may be damaged.

Features

The soft start is used to reduce torque reaction forces when switching on and running up the power tool to the no-load speed.
The restarting protection prevents the power tool from automatically restarting if the power supply is interrupted during operation. In this case, switch off the power tool, check the power supply and then switch the power tool on again.
The blocking monitor reduces the risk of motor damage and the risk of accidents when an application tool blocks. In this case, the power tool switches off automatically. Afterwards, set the switch to the off position, remove the power tool from the workpiece and check the application tool for damage. Afterwards, switch the power tool on again.
The electronic speed preselection enables the speed to be adapted to the respective application and the respective application tool.
The kickback monitoring reduces the risk of unexpected kickback of the power tool. In this case, the ower tool switches off automatically. Afterwards, set the switch to the off position, remove the power tool from the workpiece and check the application tool for damage. Afterwards, switch the power tool on again.

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 considerable hazards for the user.
When working metal under extreme operating conditions, it is possible for conductive dust to settle in the interior of the power tool. The total insulation of the power tool can be impaired. Blow out the interior of the power tool via the ventilation slots frequently with dry and oil-free compressed air, and connect a residual current device (RCD) on the line side.
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 compressed air. Products that have come into contact with asbestos
may not be sent in for repair. Dispose of products contaminated 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.
When the machine’s power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their representative.
The current spares parts list for this power tool can be found on our website at www.fein.com.
Use only original spare parts. If required, you can change the following parts yourself:
Application tools, auxiliary handle, clamping flanges, wheel guard, dust- protection filter, hand protection.

Warranty and liability.

The warranty for the product is valid in accordance with the legal regulations in the country where it is marketed. In addition, FEIN also provides a guarantee in accordance with the FEIN manufacturer’s warranty declaration.
The delivery scope of your power tool may include only a part of the accessories described or shown in this Instruction Manual.

Declaration of conformity.

The CE Declaration applies only for European Union and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries, and only for products intended for the EU or EFTA market.
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, D-73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd

Environmental protection, disposal.

Packaging, worn out power tools and accessories
should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Selection of accessories (see page 12/13/14).

Use only original FEIN accessories. The accessories must be intended for the power tool type.
A-1 Wheel guard for cutting, type A
B-1 Wheel guard for grinding, type B
1-1 Grinding disc, type 27
2-1 Cutting disc
3-1 Flap discs
3-2 Backing pad for fibre sanding sheets, fibre sanding sheets (mount only with the provided backing-pad clamping unit)
3-3 Backing pad with Velcro, Velcro sanding sheets, sanding fleece with Velcro attachment, sponges (use a fitting open-end spanner)
4-1 Steel tapered twist brush
4-2 Steel-wire cup brush, flap discs (use a fitting open-end spanner)
5-1 Tile drill (use a fitting open-end spanner)

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