Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DWE4118 Original Instructions Manual

• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
Soft Start Feature
The soft start feature allows a slow speed build-up to avoid an
initial jerk when starting. This feature is particularly useful when
working in confined spaces.
No-Volt
The No-volt function stops the grinder restarting without the
switch being cycled if there is a break in the power supply.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
Your DEWALT tool is double insulated in accordance
with EN60745; therefore no earth wire is required.

WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondary winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
a specially prepared cord available through the DEWALT service
organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth
terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core
extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see
Technical Data).The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

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. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig. 2)

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened securely.

WARNING: The side handle should always be used to
maintain control of the tool at all times.
Screw the side handle (D) tightly into one of the holes (F) on
either side of the gear case.
Mounting and Removing the Guard (Fig. 3)

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.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the trigger
switch to ensure that the tool is off.

CAUTION: Guards must be used with this grinder.
TO MOUNT THE GUARD
1. Place the angle grinder on a table, spindle up.
2. Press the guard (C) down (Fig. 3A).
3. Position the guard between your body and work piece.
4. Tight the screw (L) holding the cinch collar firmly around the
neck of spindle (Fig. 3B)
TO REMOVE THE GUARD
1. Loosen the screw (L) holding the cinch collar around the
neck of the spindle and make sure the screw remains
attached to the collar.
2. Lift up on the guard.
Fitting and Removing a Grinding Disc
(Fig. 1, 4, 5)

WARNING: Do not use a damaged disc.
1. Place the tool on a table, guard up.
2. Fit the backing flange (G) correctly onto the spindle (H)
(Fig. 4).
3. Place the disc (I) on the flange (G). When fitting a disc with
a raised centre, make sure that the raised centre (J) is facing
the flange (G).
4. Screw the outer flange (K) onto the spindle (H) (Fig. 5).
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The ring on the flange (K) must face towards the disc when
fitting a grinding disc.
5. Press the spindle lock button (B) and rotate the spindle (H)
until it locks in position.
6. Tighten the flange (K) with the hex key provided or a two
pin spanner.
7. Release the spindle lock.
8. To remove the disc, loosen the flange (K) with the hex key
provided or a two pin spanner.
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