How to change the disc on an angle grinder?
I. Introduction
The Angle grinder is a common power tool with a high-speed rotating cutting disc that can be used for grinding, polishing, cutting and other work. During the use of the Angle grinder, a new cutting disc may need to be replaced due to wear or other reasons of the cutting disc. This paper will introduce the changing method of Angle grinder in detail.
II. Material preparation
- New cutting disc: Before replacing the Angle grinder disc, you need to check the Angle grinder model and disk type. Because the steps and positions of the replacement discs of different types of Angle grinders may be different. At the same time, different types of disks also need to use different mounting methods and tools.
- Wrench
- Flat nose pliers
III. Procedure description
Remove the old disc
Before replacing the new disk, remove the old disk. The specific steps are as follows:
Turn off the power of the Angle grinder and unplug the power. At the same time, let the Angle grinder rest for a period of time until it completely stops running.
- Remove the side cover of the Angle grinder with a wrench or special steering wheel.
- Secure the nut secured by the old disk several times with a wrench, and gently knock it loose with a small hammer.
- If the nut does not loosen, it is necessary to use special tools such as a lock to strengthen the force.
4. Turn the old disc clockwise and remove it. Clamp the top of the cutting disc with the flat nose pliers and insert the flat nose pliers into the gap of the safety locking rod so that it turns in the opposite direction. This allows the cutting disc to be locked in the chuck so that a new cutting disc can be replaced. Loosen the retaining nut of the cutting disc with a wrench and then free the nut. At this time, the cutting disc can be easily removed from the Angle grinder.
IV. Install new disc
Installing the new disc requires attention to the following steps:
- Insert the new disk into the fixing slot, and tighten the fixing nut of the disk in the direction indicated.
2. Cover the side cover of the Angle grinder and insert its long directional rod into the Angle grinder from the side and fix it.
3. After turning on the power switch and increasing the motor speed to normal speed, gently apply pressure to the new disc until the replacement is complete. When installing a new cutting disc, it should be carefully checked to see if it conforms to the specifications and then aligned with the mounting port. Place the cutting disc on the mounting port, and fix the nut under the cutting disc, tighten it with a wrench to ensure that the cutting disc can be firmly installed on the Angle grinder.
V. Matters needing attention
- Before replacing the cutting disc, be sure to power off the Angle grinder and unplug it to ensure safety.
- When installing the cutting disc, ensure that it is the same as the mounting port on the Angle grinder, and ensure that the nut is firmly tightened.
- If you do not know how to replace the cutting disc or do not have enough experience, please do not operate privately. Seek professional help or consult the original Angle grinder operating manual to ensure the correct and safe replacement of the cutting disc.
Summary: This article briefly introduces the steps and precautions of the Angle grinder. The correct replacement of the cutting disc can not only extend the service life of the Angle mill, but also ensure the safety of use. Therefore, the user must be careful and careful when replacing the cutting disc.
