| With an electric angle grinder, you will be able to | | | | brushes. Frayed wires should be replaced and |
| use it continuously as long as the electrical power | | | | once the brushes are worn down to a specific |
| is maintained. This type of tool has less moving | | | | level, they too should be replaced. The brushes |
| parts than a pneumatic and gas powered grinder, | | | | are the part that transfers the power for the |
| and stays cooler longer so more work can be | | | | non-rotating electrical power to the rotating shaft. |
| accomplished. | | | | If worn to the point insufficient contact is being |
| This grinding tool can be used for polishing, | | | | made, a loss of power will be the result. |
| grinding, and cutting. The determining factor is the | | | | Just like all grinders, you should choose one with |
| disc that is placed on the spindle. Most of the | | | | safety features. The electric grinder has to be |
| angle grinders that are powered by electricity are | | | | able to prevent from shocking the user, so it |
| 110 volts. The way to know how much power it | | | | should be properly grounded at all times. Most |
| can apply to the surface is by what wattage the | | | | come with a three prong plug. When used |
| tool is rated at. A 720 watt motor can turn up to | | | | properly, this will help protect the user from being |
| 11000 rpm's before a load is applied. The higher | | | | electrocuted while using it under normal conditions. |
| the wattage, the less effect the load will have on | | | | The electric angle grinder is a versatile and |
| the speed of the disc. | | | | convenient tool when used properly and the |
| Part of the proper maintenance of an electric | | | | proper safety precautions are taken. |
| angle grinder is the inspection of the wires and | | | | |