AGE BEWS18-125X2 Cordless Angle Grinder Instruction Manual

AGE BEWS18-125X2 Cordless Angle Grinder

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: BEWS18-125X2
• Intended Use: Grinding, sanding, and cutting metal, stone, and ceramic materials
• Accessories: Cutting guard for cutting applications
• Usage: Suitable only for working without water

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:

• Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with the power tool.
• Ensure accessories match the power tool’s capacity rating and mounting hardware dimensions.
• Keep bystanders at a safe distance and wear personal protective equipment.
• Battery Removal:

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.

Accessory Usage:

• Use the cutting guard from the accessories range for cutting applications.
• Refer to the instructions supplied by the accessory manufacturer.

Operating Instructions:

• The cordless angle grinder is suitable for grinding, sanding, and cutting. Follow manufacturer guidelines for specific applications.
• Avoid using the product with water and ensure it is used only for its intended purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What materials can I work with using this angle grinder?
A: The angle grinder is designed for grinding, sanding, and cutting metal, stone, and ceramic materials.

Q: Can I use water with this angle grinder?
A: No, the product is suitable only for working without water.

Q: What safety precautions should I follow?
A: Always read and follow all safety warnings provided with the power tool. Ensure accessories match the power tool’s specifications.

INSTALLATION

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The cordless angle grinder is intended for grinding, sanding, and cutting metal, stone, and ceramic materials.
Use the cutting guard from the accessories range for cutting application.
Refer to the instructions supplied by the accessory manufacturer.

The product is suitable only for working without water.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.

WARNING! 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.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS

SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR GRINDING, SANDING OR CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS:

• This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander 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 wire brushing, polishing, or hole cutting are not 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 convert this power tool to operate in a way which is not specifically designed and specified by the tool manufacturer. Such a conversion may result in a loss of control and cause serious personal injury.
• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and specified 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.
• The dimensions of the accessory mounting must fit the dimensions of the mounting hardware of the power tool. 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 test time.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As 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 applications. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by the particular application. 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 tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• 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 uncontrolled power 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 with both hands on the power tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. 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 the 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, segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.

SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR GRINDING AND CUTTINGOFF OPERATIONS
Use only wheel types that are specified 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 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 the operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.

Wheels must be used only for specified applications. For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off 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. A wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
When using dual-purpose wheels always use the correct guard for the application being performed. Failure to use the correct guard may not provide the desired level of guarding, which could lead to serious injury.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR 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 the wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold it 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.

Do not attempt to do curved cutting. 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, which can lead to serious injury.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDING OPERATIONS

Safety warnings specific for sanding operations:

Use proper sized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending toofar beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of injury, use only accessories with a capacity that does not exceed the capacity on the grinding guard. Do not install an oversized wheel.
Clamp your workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch off the product immediately if it stalls. Determine why the product has stalled and rectify it, paying heed to the safety instructions. If necessary, remove the insertion tool.
When grinding metal, hot sparks may be produced that could cause a risk of fire. Keep bystanders and combustible materials away from the spark flight zone or working area. Do not use dust extraction when grinding metals.
Prevent flying sparks from hitting your body.
Never reach into the danger area of the product when it is running.
Chips and splinters must not be removed while the product is running.

Immediately turn off the product in case of considerable vibrations or if other malfunctions occur. Check the product in order to find out the cause.

Under extreme conditions (e.g. smooth-grinding metals with the arbour and vulcanised fibre grinding disc), significant contamination can build up on the inside of the angle grinder. For safety reasons in such conditions, a ground fault interrupter must be connected in series. If the ground fault interrupter trips, the product must be sent for service.
Do not let any metal parts enter the ventilation slots to avoid short circuit.
Never break open battery packs and chargers, and store only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Use only AEG chargers for charging AEG battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning them. AEG distributors offer to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.

Battery packs that have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully charged after use.

For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27 °C and away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% – 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being overloaded and helps to ensure long life.
Under extreme stress, the battery electronics turn off the product automatically. To restart, turn the product off and then on again.
If the product does not start up again, the battery pack may have discharged completely. Recharge the battery pack.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with local, national, and international provisions and regulations.

• Batteries can be transported by road without further requirement.
• Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third parties is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.

When transporting batteries:

• Ensure that the battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that the battery pack is secured against movement within the packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
• Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

1. Battery
2. Handle, insulated gripping surface
3. Auxiliary handle, insulated gripping surface
4. Spindle lock button
5. Paddle switch
6. Toolless grinding guard
7. Guard lever lock
8. Grinding wheel
9. Lock-out switch
10. Backing flange
11. Easy fix nut
12. Cutting disc
13. Sanding disc
14. Toolless cutting guard

WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

For accessories intended to be fitted with the threaded hole wheel,ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept the spindle length.
Always use and store the cutting and grinding discs according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Always use the correct guard for cutting and grinding.

The grinding surface of the centre-depressed discs must be mounted minimum of 2 mm below the plane of the guard lip.
The adjusting nut must be tightened before starting to work with the product.

Always use the auxiliary handle.
The workpiece must be fixed if it is not heavy enough to be steady.
Never move the workpiece towards the rotating disc by hand.

RESTART CUT-OUT
A zero-voltage switch prevents the product from restarting after a power cut (battery change).
When resuming work, turn off the product and turn it back on again.

SMOOTH START
Electronic smooth start for safe use prevents jerky run-up of the product.

MAINTENANCE
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.

Keep the ventilation slots of the product clear at all times.
Use only AEG accessories and spare parts. Should components that have not been described need to be replaced, contact one of our AEG service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).

If needed, an exploded view of the product can be ordered. State the product type and the serial number printed on the label,and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth- Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany.

SYMBOLS

Read the instructions carefully before starting the product.

CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!

Always wear goggles when using the product.

Wear ear protectors.

Wear a suitable dust protection mask.

Wear protective gloves.

Always operate the product with two hands.

Do not use the guard for cut-off operations.

Not for wet grinding. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.

Do not use chipped, cracked, or defective grinding wheel.

Direct current

Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste.
Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately.
Waste batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources have to be removed from the equipment.
Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point.
According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge.

Your contribution to the reuse and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand of raw materials.
Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium, and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable and recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and the human health if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner.

Delete personal data from waste equipment, if any.

Technical data

• Battery voltage: 18 V
• Rated speed: 9200 min-1
• Grinding disc diameter max.: 125 mm
• Grinding disc hole diameter: 22,2 mm
• Grinding disc thickness min./max.: 6 mm
• Grinding surface diameter max: 125 mm
• Cutting disc thickness min./max: 1,2 mm
• Cutting disc diameter max.: 125 mm
• Cutting disc hole diameter: 22,2 mm
• Thread of work spindle: M 14
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014 (Li-Ion 1 x 1.5 Ah…2 x 9.0 Ah): 2,9 kg…3,7 kg
• Recommended ambient operating temperature: -18…+50 ºC
• Recommended battery types: L18…
• Recommended chargers: AL18G, BL1

Noise Information
Measured values determined according to EN 62841

• A-weighted sound pressure level / Uncertainty: Lp = 82 dB(A) / K = 3,0 dB(A)
• A-weighted sound power level / Uncertainty: LW = 90 dB(A) / K = 3,0 dB(A)

Wear ear protection!

Vibration Information
Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined according to EN 62841

• Surface grinding (Li-Ion 1 x 1.5 Ah…2 x 9.0 Ah) / Uncertainty: ah,AG = <2,5 m/s2 K = 1,5 m/s2
• Cutting-off / Uncertainty: ah,CO = <2,5 m/s2 K = 1,5 m/s2
• Sanding / Uncertainty: ah,DS = <2,5 m/s2 K = 1,5 m/s2

WARNING!

The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardised test and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle.

These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organising work patterns.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Cordless angle grinder
Brand: AEG | Manufacturer1 | Model number2 | Production code3
We declare as the manufacturer under our sole responsibility that the product described under Technical Data fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following European Directives, European Regulations and harmonised standards.4
Authorised to compile the technical file.5

1 Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany 2 BEWS18-125X2
3 5040 20 01 000001-999999

4 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
2006/42/EC 2014/30/EU

• EN 62841-1:2015+A11:2022
• EN IEC 62841-2-3:2021+A11:2021
• EN IEC 55014-1:2021
• EN IEC 55014-2:2021
• EN IEC 63000:2018

Todd Chipner
Senior Vice President, Quality – Asia Winnenden, 2024-01-25

5 Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany

www.aeg-powertools.eu

Techtronic Industries GmbH Max-Eyth-Straße 10
71364 Winnenden
Germany
(01.24)
01923800201Q-01A

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