DeWalt DC413 Instruction Manual page 19

Mounting and Using Cutting
(Type 1) Wheels
Cutting wheels include diamond wheels and abrasive discs. Abrasive
cutting wheels for metal and concrete use are available. Diamond
blades for concrete cutting can also be used.
_, WARNING: A closed, 2-sided cutting wheel guard is included with
this tool and is required when using cutting wheels. Failure to use
proper flange and guard can result in injury resulting from wheel
breakage and wheel contact. See pages 11 and 12 for more
information.
MOUNTING CLOSED (TYPE 1) GUARD
i_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and and remove battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
1. Open the guard latch (L), and align U
the lugs (T) on the guard with the slots
on the hub (U).
2. Push the guard down until the guard
lug engages and rotates freely in the
groove on the gear case hub. T
3. Rotate guard (H) into desired working L
position. The guard body should be
positioned between the spindle and
the operator to provide maximum
operator protection.
4. Close the guard latch to secure the
on guard the gear case cover. You "H
should be unable to rotate the guard by
hand when the latch is in closed position. Do not operate grinder
with a loose guard or clamp lever in open position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so
that the lugs and slots are aligned and pull up on the guard.
NOTE: The guard is pre-adjusted to the
diameter of the gear case hub at the factory.
If, after a period of time, the guard becomes
loose, tighten the adjusting screw (0) with the
clamp lever in the closed position with guard
installed on the tool.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage
to the tool, do not tighten adjusting screw
with clamp lever in open position. Undetectable damage to guard or
mounting hub may result.
MOUNTING CUTTING WHEELS
i_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and and remove battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
A CAUTION: Matching diameter threaded backing flange and clamp
nut (included with tool) must be used for cutting wheels.
1. Place the unthreaded backing flange on spindle with the
raised section (pilot) facing up. The raised section (pilot) on
the backing flange will be against the wheel when the wheel
is installed. Be sure the backing flange recess is seated onto
the flats of the spindle by pushing and twisting the flange before
placing the wheel.
2. Place the wheel on the backing flange, centering the wheel on
the raised section (pilot).
3. Install the threaded clamp nut with the raised section (pilot)
facing away from the wheel.
4. Depress the spindle lock button and tighten clamp nut with
a wrench.
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