DeWalt DWE4050 Original Instructions Manual page 45

Proper Hand Position (fi g. 1)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side
handle (c), with the other hand on the body of the
tool, as shown in Figure 1.
Switches
CAUTION: Hold the side handle and
body of the tool firmly to maintain
control of the tool at start up and during
use and until the wheel or accessory
stops rotating. Make sure the wheel has
come to a complete stop be fore laying
the tool down.
NOTE: To reduce unexpected tool movement,
do not switch the tool on or off while under load
conditions. Allow the grinder to run up to full speed
before touching the work surface. Lift the tool from
the surface before turning the tool off. Allow the tool
to stop rotating before putting it down.
SLIDER SWITCH (FIG. 3)
WARNING: Before connecting the tool
to a power supply, be sure the slider
switch is in the off position by pressing
the rear part of the switch and releasing.
Ensure the slider switch is in the off
position as described above after any
interruption in power supply to the tool,
such as the activation of a ground fault
interrupter, throwing of a circuit breaker,
accidental unplugging, or power failure.
If the slider switch is locked on when the
power is connected, the tool will start
unexpectedly.
To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF slider switch (g)
toward the front of the tool. To stop the tool, release
the ON/OFF slider switch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch toward
the front of the tool and press the forward part of
the switch inward. To stop the tool while operating
in continuous mode, press the rear part of the slider
switch and release.
Spindle Lock (fi g. 1)
The spindle lock (a) is provided to prevent the
spindle from rotating when installing or removing
wheels. Operate the spindle lock only when the tool
is turned off, unplugged from the power supply, and
has come to a complete stop.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage
to the tool, do not engage the spindle
lock while the tool is operating. Damage
to the tool will result and attached
accessory may spin off possibly
resulting in injury.
To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button
and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate
the spindle further.
Metal Applications
When using the tool in metal applications, make
sure that a residual current device (RCD) has been
inserted to avoid residual risks caused by metal
swarf.
If the power supply is shut off by the RCD, take the
tool to an authorised D WALT repair agent.
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WARNING: In extreme working
conditions, conductive dust can
accumulate inside the machine housing
when working with metal. This can
result in the protective insulation in the
machine becoming degraded with a
potential risk of an electrical shock.
To avoid build-up of metal swarf inside the machine,
we recommend to clear the ventilation slots on a
daily basis. Refer to Maintenance.
Using Flap Discs
WARNING: Metal dust build-up.
Extensive use of flap discs in metal
applications can result in the increased
potential for electric shock. To reduce
this risk, insert an RCD before use
and clean the ventilation slots daily by
blowing dry compressed air into the
ventilation slots inaccordance with the
below maintenance instructions.
MAINTENANCE
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
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