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Attaching Side Handle
The side handle (D) can be fitted to either side of the gear case
in the threaded holes, as shown. Before using the tool, check
that the handle is tightened se cure ly. Use a wrench to firmly
tighten the side handle.
Rotating the Gear Case
1. Remove guard and flanges from tool.
2. Remove the four corner screws attaching the gear case to
motor housing.
3. Separating the gear case from motor housing not more
than 6.35 mm (1/4"), rotate the gear case head to desired position.
NOTE: If the gear case and motor housing become separated by more than 6.35 mm
(1/4"), the tool must be serviced and re-assembled by a D
Failure to have the tool serviced may cause brush, motor and bearing failure.
4. Re-install screws to attach the gear case to the motor housing. Tighten screws
to 2 Nm. Overtightening could cause screws to strip.
5. Re-install guard and correct flanges for the appropriate accessories.
Accessories
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges to use with
grinder accessories. Refer to pages 9–10 for information on choosing the correct
accessories.
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. Threaded accessories must have an M14 hub.
Every unthreaded accessory must have a 22.23 mm (7/8") arbor hole. 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 9–10 of this manual. Accessory ratings must be above
listed minimum wheel speed as shown on tool nameplate.
Mounting and Removing Guard
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off and unplug
the tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or
accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the paddle switch to
FIG. 2
ensure that the tool is off. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
D
CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding wheels, sanding flap discs, wire
brushes, and wire wheels. The tool may be used without a guard only when sanding
with conventional sanding discs. Some D
intended for use with depressed center wheels (Type 27) and hubbed grinding
wheels (Type 27). The same guard is designed for use with sanding flap discs
(Type 27) and wire brushes. Grinding and cutting with wheels other 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.
NOTE: Please refer to pages 9 – 10 for information in choosing the correct accessory.
1. Open the guard latch (J). Align the lugs (K) on the guard with the slots (L) on the
gear case.
WALT service center.
E
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 (H) into the desired working position.
The guard body should be positioned between the spindle and the operator to
provide maximum operator protection.
FIG. 3
K
L
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.
8
WALT models are provided with a guard
E
FIG. 4
J
H
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