Brand: PARKSIDE
Category: Home Appliances
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for PMGS 12
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:59 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2012-06-30
Warranty Information
3-year warranty from date of purchase for material and manufacturing defects, excluding transport damage, wear parts, and fragile components.
Switching on and off/Setting the speed range
Connect the plug to the power supply unit. Connect the device to the power supply by inserting the mains plug into the socket. Press down the ON/OFF switch and then move it in the direction of the rotational speed control. Set the rotational speed control to a position between "5" and "20".
Switching off
Set the rotational speed control to position "5". Press down the ON/OFF switch and then move it in the direction of the cable.
Advice on working with materials/Tools/Speed ranges
Use the highest speed when working on steel or iron with the milling bits. Use a short trial on a test piece to determine the optimum rotational speed range for working on zinc, zinc alloy, aluminium, copper and lead. Use the low speed range for working on plastics and low-melting point materials. Use high speeds on wood. Use the medium speed range for cleaning, polishing and buffing.
Setting the appropriate speed:
- 5: Plastics and low melting point materials
- 8: Stone, Ceramics
- 12: Softwood, metal
- 16: Hardwood
- 20: Steel
Tips and tricks
If you press too hard you run the risk of breaking the tool or damaging the workpiece. You will achieve the best results by operating the tool at a constant rotational speed and using a low contact pressure on the workpiece.
Maintenance and cleaning
The device is maintenance-free. Clean all the dirt off the drill/grinder. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Tool stops or slows down significantly during operation. | Overload | Reduce contact pressure on the workpiece. Allow the tool to cool down. |
| Vibration is excessive. | Accessory is unbalanced, damaged, or not properly fitted. | Check and replace accessory. Ensure correct fitting. |
| Tool does not switch on. | Power supply issue. Defective switch. | Check power connection. Contact service if switch is defective. |
| Sparks are excessive. | Working with metal. | Ensure no flammable materials are nearby. Follow safety instructions regarding sparks. |
| Dust hazard. | Machining operations generating dust. | Wear a dust mask. Ensure adequate ventilation. |