Maintenance; Service And Support; Limited Warranty - AEG AWS-6 Operator's Manual

Control pressure and surface contact between
wheel and workpiece. Too much pressure causes
over-bending of wires and heat build-up causing
premature wire breaking, rapid dulling and reduced
brush life. Instead of more pressure, try a wire wheel
with more aggressive cutting action (increased wire
size, decreased wire length or different brush type
(knot type vs.crimped wire type).
USING SANDING DISCS
Sanding Disc Selection
Use sanding discs and accessories that are:
• correct size as written on tool's nameplate.
• rated at or above the RPM listed on the tool's
nameplate.
• correct accessory, wheel type and grit for the job.
Select the correct type of sanding disc for your job.
Generally, use 24 or 36 grit for heavy stock removal;
50, 60, or 80 grit for medium stock removal and 120
grit for fi nishing. Always begin with a coarse grit,
using successively fi ner grits to obtain the desired
fi nish.
Installing Backing Pad and Sanding Discs
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Wipe the accessories, disc nut and spindle to
remove dust and debris. Inspect the parts for
damage. Replace if needed.
3. Slip backing pad onto spindle with fl at side away
from gear case.
Disc nut
Sanding
disc
Backing
pad
Spindle
4. Place sanding disc on backing pad and secure
assembly to spindle with disc nut.
5. To tighten, press the spindle lock button while
turning disc nut clockwise with the spanner wrench
provided.
6. To remove backing pad and sanding disc, unplug
the tool and reverse the procedure.
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Sanding
Hold tool at an angle to ensure proper sanding
pressure and control. Too great an angle will result
in too much pressure and could cause excessive
wear to the disc and workpiece. Too small an angle
will reduce control.
Use long, sweeping, side to side strokes, advancing
forward to produce the desired fi nish.
Cross Sanding
When fi nishing a surface that has been prepared by
a coarse disc or wheel, sand at right angles to the
strokes made by the coarser disc. Finishing marks
left from previous sanding are easily seen and
removed for a uniform fi nish. Failure to cross sand
when changing from a coarse disc to a fi nishing disc
may result in deep scratches and circular marks.
Removing Welds or Hammer Marks
When removing welds or hammer marks, limit coarse
sanding to the immediate area. Use successively
fi ner grits to smooth surface.
Finishing Metal
Constantly move across the surface. Work faster on
curved surfaces where contact areas are smaller
and pressure is greater. Flat areas may appear at
the end of the stroke when pressure is too heavy.
Ease up on pressure at end of each stroke and when
reversing strokes.
Troubleshooting
Deep scratches and circular marks can result
from:
• Using too coarse a grit
• Using a partially glazed disc
• Dirt or loose metal on the workpiece
• Failure to sand across the grain when changing
from coarse to fi nishing discs
• Failure to use closed coated discs to reduce the
problem of grains working loose and scratching
the workpiece
Bluish discoloration of metal surface indicates:
• Excessive heat caused by circular motion in a small
area
• Excessive pressure
• Use of worn out or glazed discs

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug your tool before performing any
maintenance. Never disassemble the tool or try
to do any rewiring on the tool's electrical system.
Contact a service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tools
Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a regular
maintenance program. Before use, examine the gen-
eral condition of your tool. Inspect guards, switches,
tool cord set and extension cord for damage. Check
for loose screws, misalignment, binding of moving
parts, improper mounting, broken parts and any
other condition that may affect its safe operation.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, turn the tool
off immediately and have the problem corrected
before further use. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag
damaged tools "DO NOT USE" until repaired (see
"Repairs").
Under normal conditions, relubrication is not neces-
sary until the motor brushes need to be replaced. Af-
ter six months to one year, depending on use, return
your tool to a service facility for the following:
• Lubrication
• Brush inspection and replacement
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears,
spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (switch, cord, armature,
etc.)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
electric shock and damage to the tool, never
immerse your tool in liquid or allow a liquid to
fl ow inside the tool.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep the tool
handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only
mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your tool since
certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to
plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these
include: gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint
thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia
and household detergents containing ammonia.
Never use flammable or combustible solvents
around tools.
Repairs
If your tool is damaged, return the entire tool to the
nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, always unplug the tool before attaching
or removing accessories. Use only specifi cally
recommended accessories. Others may be haz-
ardous.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

If you encounter any problems with the operation
of this tool, or you would like to locate the service
location nearest you :
www.aeg-pt.com
Visit
Navigate to 'English USA', then 'Service & Warranty'
and follow the directions on the site.
1 (855) AEGTOOL
Call (1 855 234 8665)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST
Our customer service can help answer technical
questions, service and repair inquiries, and war-
ranty issues.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Every AEG power tool is warranted to the original purchaser
only to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Subject to certain exceptions, AEG will repair or replace any part
on an AEG power tool which, after examination, is determined
by AEG to be defective in material or workmanship for a period
of one (1) year after the date of purchase. Return of the power
tool to an AEG Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and
insured, is required. A copy of the proof of purchase should be
included with the return product. This warranty does not apply
to damage that AEG determines to be from repairs made or
attempted by anyone other than AEG authorized personnel,
misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of
maintenance, or accidents.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable
warranty on an AEG power tool product. The manufacturing
date of the product will be used to determine the warranty
period if no proof of purchase is provided at the time warranty
service is requested.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACE-
MENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION
OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY AEG
PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION,
YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. IN NO
EVENT SHALL AEG BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR
FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES
OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY
DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS
OF PROFITS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLU-
SION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,
AEG DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR
PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT
PERMITTED BY LAW, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS
WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
only.
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