PDS 200 A

BENCH GRINDER
Operation and Safety Notes

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Before reading, unfold both pages containing illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the
device.

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 Table of contents

Introduction
Proper use ......................................................................................................................Page 6
Features and equipment ...............................................................................................Page 6
Included items ...............................................................................................................Page 6
Technical information ....................................................................................................Page 7

General safety advice

Working safely ..............................................................................................................Page 7
Safety advice relating specifically to bench grinders .................................................Page 8

Before use
Assembly........................................................................................................................Page 9
Positioning the workpiece / tool rests and eye guard mounts ....................................Page 10

Preparing for first use

Switching on and off .....................................................................................................Page 10
Grinding a workpiece ...................................................................................................Page 10
Replacing a grinding wheel .........................................................................................Page 10
Original accessories / Attachments..............................................................................Page 11

Maintenance and cleaning .........................................................................Page 11

Service .........................................................................................................................Page 11

Warranty...................................................................................................................Page 11

Disposal ......................................................................................................................Page 12

Declaration of Conformity / Manufacturer..................................Page 12

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Introduction

The following pictograms are used in these operating instructions / on the device:

Read instruction manual!

W Watts (effective power)

Wear hearing protection, dust

Observe caution and safety notes! protection mask, protective glasses
and protective gloves.

Caution – electric shock! Keep children away from electrical

Danger to life! power tools!

Risk of explosion! For indoor use only!

Risk of loss of life by electric shock from

Risk of fire!
damaged mains lead or mains plug!

Dispose packaging and appliance in

V~ Volt (AC)
an environmentally-friendly way!

Bench grinder PDS 200 A  Features and equipment

For grinding and sharpening metal tools
1 Magnifying glass
2 Eye guard mount
 Introduction 3 Eye guard
4 Grinding wheel
Please make sure you familiarise your- 5 Workpiece / tool rest
self fully with the way the device works 6 Adjuster screw for workpiece / tool rest
before you use it for the first time and 7 Wheel guard cover
that you understand how to handle electrical power 8 Mounting holes
tools correctly. To help you do this please read the 9 ON / OFF switch
accompanying operating instructions. Keep these 10 Machine-side flange
instructions in a safe place. If you pass the device 11 Left-hand thread
on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass 12 Outside flange
on all the documentation. 13 Nut
14 Fastening screw

 Proper use
 Included items
The double grinding machine is intended for grind-
ing and sharpening metal tools such as drills, chisels Check that all the items and accessories
etc. and metal items. The device is not intended for are present immediately after unpacking
commercial use. Any other use or modification to the device:
the device shall be considered as improper use
and could give rise to considerable dangers. 1 Bench grinder PDS 200 A with
The manufacturer will not accept liability for loss or - 2 x eye guard mounts / eye guards
damage arising from improper use. - 2 x workpiece / tool rests / adjuster screws
1 Operating instructions
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 Introduction / General safety advice
 Technical information 3. Protect yourself from electric
shock.
Rated voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Nom. power input: 200 W  Avoid touching earthed objects such as pipes,
No load speed: n0 2.950 min-1 heating radiators, ovens or refrigerators with
Grinding wheel diameter: 150 mm parts of your body.
Grinding wheel width: 20 mm 4. Keep other people at a safe distance.
Grinding wheel bore: 20 mm  Do not allow other people, in partic-
Circumferential speed max.: 23.2 m / s ular children, to touch the electrical
Weight including power tool or the mains lead.
removable parts: 7.5 kg Keep them away from your working area.
5. Store currently unused electrical
Noise data: power tools in a safe place.
Refers to A-weighted sound level.  When not being used electrical power tools
Sound pressure level: 75.30 dB (A) should be stored in dry conditions in a high or
Sound level: 85.00 dB (A) enclosed place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not overload your electrical pow-
Values determined in accordance with EN 61029. er tool.
 By keeping within the specified working range
of the tool you will work more safely and
achieve a better result.
General safety advice 7. Use the right electrical power tool for
the task.
 CAUTION! In order to protect yourself from  Do not use low-output devices for heavy tasks.
the danger of electric shock, injury or fire when  Do not use an electrical power tool for purposes
using electrical power tools, please observe for which it was not intended. For example, do
the following basic safety precautions. Read all not use a hand operated circular saw for trim-
these requirements before you use the electrical ming tree branches or cutting logs.
power tool, and keep the safety advice in a 8. Wear suitable clothing.
safe place.  Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
They could become caught on moving parts.
 We recommend that you wear anti-slip foot-
 Working safely wear when working outdoors.
 If you have long hair, wear a hair net.
1. Keep your working area clean and 9. Use personal protective
tidy. equipment.
 A disorderly working area can lead to accidents.  Wear protective glasses.
2. Be aware of the effects of the envi-  Wear a dust mask if your work generates
ronment. dust.
 Do not leave electrical power tools out in the 10. Attaching the vacuum dust extraction
rain. device.
 Do not use electrical power tools in moist or  Where there are connection points provided
wet surroundings. for vacuum dust extraction please ensure that
 Ensure that your working area is well lit. the connections are made and used properly.
 Do not use electrical power tools in 11. Do not use the mains lead for
areas where there is risk of fire or purposes for which it was
explosion. not intended.

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General safety advice
 Do not use the mains lead to pull the plug out 20. Check the electrical power tool for
of the mains socket. Protect the mains lead damage.
from heat, oil and sharp edges.  Before the electrical power tool is used, care-
12. Securely support the workpiece. fully check the safety equipment and any
 Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece slightly damaged parts to see that they are still
firmly. This is much safer than holding it with working properly.
your hand.  Check that all moving parts on the tool are
13. Avoid placing your body in an working properly, can move freely and are not
unnatural position. damaged. All parts must be correctly attached
 Keep proper footing and balance at all times. and fulfil all the requirements necessary to allow
14. Look after your tools carefully. the electrical power tool to operate properly.
 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. This way  Damaged safety equipment and components
you will work more safely and achieve better must be properly repaired or replaced at a
results. competent electrical equipment repair centre
 Follow the advice on tool lubrication and con- unless otherwise indicated in the operating in-
sumables replacement. structions.
 Check the condition of the mains lead on your  Damaged switches must be replaced at a
electrical power tool regularly and have any Customer Service Centre.
damage repaired by a competent specialist.  Never use an electrical power tool that cannot
 Check the condition of extension leads regu- be switched on and off properly.
larly and replace them if they are damaged. 21. CAUTION!
 Keep handles and hand grips clean, dry and  The use of inserted tools and accessories other
free of oil and grease. than those recommended by the manufacturer
15. Pull the mains plug out of the mains could lead to you being injured.
socket. 22. Have your electrical power tool
 Do this if the electrical power tool is not being repaired at an electrical equipment
used, before carrying out maintenance tasks repair specialist.
on the electrical power tool and whenever you  This electrical power tool complies with the
are changing inserted tools, e.g. saw blades, relevant safety regulations. Repairs may only
drills or router bits. be carried out by a specialist electrical repair
16. Make sure that no spanners, keys centre using original spare parts, otherwise
etc. are left attached. injury could occur to the user.
 Check before switching on that all spanners,
keys and setting tools have been removed.
17. Avoid unintentionally starting up the Safety advice relating spe-
device. cifically to bench grinders
 Check that the switch is set to OFF on the de-
vice when the mains plug is inserted into the  Do not touch the mains lead if it becomes damaged
mains socket. or cut through while you are using the device.
18. Using an extension lead for working Pull the plug out of the mains socket immediately
outdoors. and have the device repaired by a suitably
 When working outside, always use an approved qualified person or at your service centre.
and appropriately labelled extension lead.  Do not operate the device if it is damp and do
19. Remain alert. not use it in a damp environment.
 Watch what you are doing. Proceed with cau-  If you use the device outdoors, always connect
tion. Do not use electrical power tools if you it through a residual current device (RCD) with
cannot concentrate. a maximum trip current of 30 mA.

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 General safety advice / Before use
If using an extension lead, always use one that  Always switch the device on before bringing
is approved for outdoor use. the workpiece into contact with the grinding
 If a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains wheel. After grinding, lift off the workpiece
plug immediately out of the mains socket. before switching the device off.
 Always work with the mains lead leading  Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands at
away from the rear of the device. all times when working.
 DANGER OF FIRE FROM FLY-  Always keep proper footing and balance.
ING SPARKS! Grinding metal cre-  After you have finished grinding metal, allow
ates flying sparks. For this reason, the grinding wheel(s) to come to a standstill.
always make sure that nobody is placed in any  When taking a break from your work, before
danger and that there are no inflammable ma- carrying out any tasks on the device itself and
terials near the working area. when you are not using the device, always pull
WARNING! NOXIOUS FUMES! Working the mains plug out of the mains socket.
with harmful / noxious dusts represents a risk to  Handle the device carefully and treat it with re-
the health of the person operating the device spect. Always keep the device clean, dry and
and to anyone near the work area. free of oil or grease.
 Wear protective glasses, hearing  Remain alert at all times! Always watch what
protection, dust protection mask and you are doing and proceed with caution. Do
protective gloves. not use the device if you cannot concentrate or
 DANGER OF BURNS! The workpiece gets you are feeling unwell.
hot during grinding. Never touch the part you  Store grinding wheels in such a way that they
are grinding. Allow the workpiece to cool suffi- are not subject to mechanical loads or damag-
ciently first. When grinding for longer periods, ing environmental influences.
stop grinding from time to time and allow the
workpiece to cool before continuing. Do not
operate the device for continuous periods ex-  Before use
ceeding 30 minutes.
 The double grinding machine is intended for  Assembly
dry grinding of the surfaces of metal objects.
The device may only be used for dry grinding.  Before using the device for the first time make
 Do not grind materials containing asbestos. sure that you have fitted all its parts.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen. 1) Attach the two eye guard mounts 2 to the in-
 Do not use damaged grinding wheels 4 . side of the wheel guard covers 7 , one each
 Only use grinding wheels with details that cor- on the left and right sides. Use the illustrated
respond with those given on the device rating fixings in the arrangement shown (see Figs. G, H).
plate. The circumferential speed should be 2) Attach the eye guards 3 to the eye guard
equal to or greater than the value given on the mounts 2 , one each on the left and right
device rating plate. sides. Use the illustrated fixings in the arrange-
 Adjust the eye guard mounts 2 (spark deflectors) ment shown (see Figs. I, K).
and the eye guards 3 periodically so that wear Note: The illustrations show the left side.
on the grinding wheels can be evened out. 3) Attach the two workpiece / tool rests 5 to the
Keep the gap as small as possible. inside of the wheel guard covers 7 , one each
 Avoid contact with the moving grinding wheel. on the left and right sides. Use the illustrated
 Never leave the device working unattended. fixings in the arrangement shown (see Figs. L, M).
 Never use the device for a purpose for which it Note: The illustrations show the left side.
was not intended.  Mount the double grinding machine on a firm,
 Before you insert the mains plug into the sock- level surface, if at all possible on a fixed sup-
et, always check that the device is switched off. port, e.g. working surface, workbench. Use the
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Before use / Preparing for first use
four mounting holes 8 and suitable fixings Switching off:
(not supplied). Refer to Figure C.  Press the ON / OFF switch 9 into the “0“
position to switch the device off.

 Positioning the workpiece / tool

rests and eye guard mounts  Grinding a workpiece

To ensure safe working, the workpiece / tool rests 5 , NOTE: Use the fine grinding wheel for precise
the eye guards 3 and the eye guard mounts 2 grinding tasks (grade “A80M”).
must be correctly positioned. NOTE: Use the coarse grinding wheel for rough
 Check and correct the settings at frequent intervals grinding tasks (grade “A36M”).
to ensure even wear on the grinding wheels 4 .
 Switch on the machine as described above.
Adjusting the workpiece / tool rests:  To grind metal tools or metal items, place the
1) To adjust the setting, first loosen the adjuster workpiece on the workpiece / tool rest 5 and
screw 6 . slowly bring it up to the grinding wheel 4 .
2) Bring the workpiece / tool rest 5 close up to  Press the workpiece carefully against the grind-
the grinding wheel 4 , the distance between ing wheel 4 . Pressing too hard can overload
the grinding wheel 4 and the workpiece / the device. When grinding always use the
tool rest 5 must be no more than 2 mm. circumferential end face (not the sides) of the
3) Retighten the adjuster screw 6 and check grinding wheel only (See Figures D, E, F).
using your hand that the grinding wheel 4
movement is true and free.
 Replacing a grinding wheel
Adjusting the eye guard mounts:
1) To adjust the setting, first loosen the fastening WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Before
screw 14 . carrying out any tasks on the device itself and
2) Bring the eye guard mount 2 close up to the when you are not using the device, always pull the
grinding wheel 4 , the distance between the mains plug out of the mains socket.
grinding wheel 4 and the eye guard mount 2
must be no more than 2 mm.  Do not use damaged grinding wheels.
3) Retighten the fastening screw 14 and check  Only use grinding wheels with details that cor-
using your hand that the grinding wheel 4 respond with those given on the device rating
movement is true and free. A worn out grinding plate. The circumferential speed should be
wheel 4 needs to be replaced. This is necessary equal to or greater than the value given on the
when the specified gap cannot be achieved even device rating plate.
after readjusting the positions of the workpiece /  Only grinding wheels with markings indicating
tool rest 5 and / or the eye guard mount 2 . the manufacturer, the type of adhesive, dimen-
sions and permitted circumferential speed are
to be used. If you install new grinding wheels
 Preparing for first use carry out a ringing test before use. Grinding
wheels in good condition give a clear ringing
 Switching on and off noise when struck lightly with a plastic hammer.

Switching on: 1) Take off the outer part of the wheel guard cov-
 Press the ON / OFF switch 9 into the “1“ er 7 by unscrewing the 3 threaded fixings
position to switch the device on and run it (see Figs. N, O).
at a constant speed.
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 Preparing for first use / Maintenance and cleaning / Service / Warranty
2) Release the nut 13 and then remove the out-  Service
side flange 12 .
3) Now replace the grinding wheel and reassem- WARNING! Have your device
ble all the components in the reverse order. repaired at the service centre or by
Take note that the left-hand side of the double qualified specialist personnel using
grinding machine has a left-hand thread 11 and original manufacturer parts only. This
the right-hand side has a right-hand thread. This will ensure that your device remains safe to use.
ensures that the nuts 13 can only be screwed WARNING! If the plug or lead needs
off in the direction of rotation of the spindle. to be replaced, always have the
 Use only the supplied flanges to mount the replacement carried out by the manu-
grinding wheels. facturer or its service centre. This will
ensure that your device remains safe to use.
Note: The grinding wheels are fitted with
a ½“ adapter so that they can be used
with grinding wheels purchased later  Warranty
with either a ½“, or a 20 mm bore.
Grinding wheels are available in various This appliance is guaranteed for 3 years
grit grades and hardnesses. The central fix- from the date of purchase. It has been care-
ing holes in grinding wheels must not be redrilled. fully produced and meti-culously checked
before delivery. Please keep your receipt
as proof of purchase. Contact your service
 Original accessories / centre by telephone in case of questions
Attachments pertaining to the warranty. Your goods
can be transmitted free of cost only in this
 Use only the accessories and attachments de- manner. This warranty applies only to the
tailed in the operating instructions. The use of initial purchaser and is non-transferable.
inserted tools or accessories other than those
recommended in the operating instructions The warranty covers only material or manufactur-
could lead to you suffering an injury. ing faults, not normal wear or damage to fragile
parts such as switches or rechargeable batteries.
The appliance is intended solely for private, not
 Maintenance and cleaning commercial, use.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Before If this product has been subjected to improper or
carrying out any tasks on the device itself and when inappropriate handling, abuse, or interventions not
you are not using the device, always pull the mains carried out by one of our authorised sales and
plug out of the mains socket. service outlets, the warranty will be considered void.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
The device is largely maintenance-free.
 Clean the device frequently. For best results,
clean the double grinding machine immediate- GB
ly after you have finished using it.
 Do not allow any liquids to enter the device. DES UK LTD
Use a dry cloth to clean the device. Tel.: 0871 5000 700 (£ 0,10 / minute)
 Do not under any circumstances use petrol or e-mail: support.uk@kompernass.com
strong solvents.
 Store the device in a dry room.

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Warranty / Disposal / Declaration of Conformity / Manufacturer
IE  Declaration of Conformity /
Manufacturer
Kompernaß Service Ireland
Tel.: 1850 930 412 (0,082 €/Min.) We, Kompernaß GmbH, Burgstr. 21,
* Standard call rates apply. D-44867 Bochum, Germany, declare that this
Mobile operators may vary. product complies with the following EU directives:
e-mail: support.ie@kompernass.com
Machinery Directive
(98 / 37 / EC)
 Disposal
EU Low Voltage Directive
The packaging is wholly composed of (2006 / 95 / EC)
environmentally-friendly materials that
can be disposed of at a local recycling Electromagnetic Compatibility
centre. (2004 / 108 / EC)

Do not dispose of electrical Type / Device description:

power tools with the household Parkside Bench grinder PDS 200 A
rubbish!

In accordance with European Directive 2002 / 96 / EC Bochum, 31.10.2009

(covering waste electrical and electronic equipment)
and its transposition into national legislation, worn
out electrical power tools must be collected separately
and taken for environmentally compatible recycling.
Hans Kompernaß
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for - Managing Director -
more details of how to dispose of your worn out
electrical devices.

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tions in the course of further development.

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