DeWalt D28065 Instruction Manual page 14

than Type 27 and 29 require different accessory guards not included
with tool. Mounting instructions for these accessory guards are
included in the accessory package.
1. Open the guard latch (M). Align the lugs (K) on
the guard with the slots (L) on the gear
case.
2. Push the guard down until the guard lugs
engage and rotate freely in the groove on
the gear case hub.
3. With the guard latch open, rotate the guard
(D) into the desired working 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 guard
on the gear case. You should not be able
to rotate the guard by hand when the latch
is closed. Do not operate the grinder with
a loose guard or the clamp lever in open position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so
that the arrows 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 (N) with
clamp lever in the closed position.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the clamp lever
in open position. Undetectable damage to the guard or the mounting
hub may result.
CAUTION: If guard cannot be tightened by adjusting clamp, do
not use tool and take the tool and guard to a service center to repair
or replace the guard.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
FIG. 3
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. Before
K reconnecting the tool, depress and release the trigger switch
to ensure that the tool is off. An accidental start-up can cause
injury.
Guards and Flanges
It is important to choose the correct guards and flanges to use with
L
the grinder accessories. See pages 9–11 for the correct accessories.
M
NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27
wheels designed and specified for this purpose.
WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recom mended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories
running over rated accessory speed may burst and cause injury.
Every unthreaded accessory must have a 7/8" (22.2 mm) arbor hole.
D
If it does not, it may have been designed for a circular saw and should
not be used. Use only the accessories shown on pages 9–11.
Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel speed as
shown on tool nameplate.
Trigger Switch (Fig. 1, 5, 6)
FIG. 4
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
N
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.
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