DeWalt D28499 Instruction Manual page 12

The side handle should be used as the secondary grip surface for all
other applications.
FIG. 3
The gear case grip may be purchased at additional cost. Please
call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:
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Rotating the Gear Case (Fig. 4)
For applications in which a tool will be
dedicated for uses in edge grinding and
finishing work, the gear case may be
rotated 90° left or right of its original
position.
1. Remove the four corner screws
attaching the gear case to motor
housing.
2. Without separating the gear case from motor housing, rotate the
gear case head to desired position.
NOTE: If the gear case and motor housing become separated
by more than 1/8" (3.17 mm), the tool must be serviced and
re-assembled by a D WALT service center. Failure to have the tool
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serviced may cause brush, motor and bearing failure.
3. Reinstall screws to attach the gear case to the motor housing.
Rotating the Rear Handle (Fig. 5)
(D28499 ONLY)
1. Unlock the rear handle by
2. Rotate handle into available
3. Push in the handle release
4. Before turning the tool on, ensure that the handle is locked into a
Wheel Mounting Accessories and
FIG. 4
Attachments
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and
flanges to use with grinder accessories. Refer to pages 11–13 for
information on choosing the correct wheel mounting accessories.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachments designed specifically for this grinder can be
purchased through D
centers.
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Tighten screws to 20 in.-lbs. torque. Overtightening could cause
screws to strip.
FIG. 5
pulling out the Handle Re lease
Lever (L).
0°, 30°, 60°, or 90° position
left OR right of center.
lever.
position and the handle release lever has returned to the original
position flush with the tool housing.
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9" Type 27 guard
9" Type 28 guard
7" Type 27 guard
5"–6" Type 11 flaring cup guard with flange
4" Type 11 flaring cup guard with flange
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