Assembly And Adjustments; Operation - DeWalt D28492-XE Instruction Manual

Accessories and Attachments
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges to use with
grinder accessories. See the chart on pages 5–7 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 speed can fly
apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be above tool speed as shown
on tool nameplate.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachments designed specifically for this grinder can be purchased through D
dealers and D WALT Factory Service centers.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Attaching the Side Handle
To install the side handle, thread the handle into one of the
two positions listed below and tighten securely by turning
clockwise.
Rotating the Gear Case
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 3.175 mm (1/8"), the tool
must be serviced and re-assembled by a D
service center. Failure to have the tool serviced may
cause brush, motor and bearing failure.
3. Re-install screws to attach the gear case to the
motor housing. Tighten screws to 20 in./lbs.
torque. Overtightening could cause screws to
strip.
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OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Power Source
Plug the large angle grinder into a dedicated elec trical circuit. Operating this tool on a
circuit with other tools will decrease tool performance.
Switch
TRIGGER OPERATION
To turn the tool on, depress the lock-off button (B) then
the trigger switch (A). The tool will remain running while
the trigger is depressed. Once the tool is running, the
lock-off button can be released. Turn the tool off by
releasing the trigger switch.
NOTE: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching
tool to work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface
before turning the tool off.
CAUTION: Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop be fore setting the
tool down.
Mounting and Using Depressed Center Grinding Wheels and
Sanding Flap Discs
MOUNTING AND REMOVING GUARD
Important Information About Guards
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. D WALT models D28492, D28493, are
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provided with a guard 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, wire
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GRINDING WHEEL
SURFACE
GUARD LIP