Intended Use - DeWalt DWE4206 Original Instructions Manual

Intended Use

Your heavy-duty small angle grinder has been designed for
professional grinding, sanding (DWE4238 is excluded), wire
brushing and cutting applications.
DO nOT use grinding wheels other than centre depressed
wheels and flap discs.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
Your heavy-duty angle grinder is a professional power tool.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
•
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• 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.
Anti-vibration Side Handle
The anti-vibration side handle offers added comfort by
absorbing the vibrations caused by the tool.
Dust Ejection System (Fig. A)
The dust ejection system 10 prevents dust pile-up around
the guard and motor inlet, and minimises the amount of dust
entering the motor housing.
Soft Start Feature
DWE4206, DWE4207, DWE4216, DWE4217, DWE4227,
DWE4237, DWE4238, DWE4246, DWE4257
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
DWE4206, DWE4207, DWE4216, DWE4217, DWE4227,
DWE4237, DWE4238, DWE4246, DWE4257
The No-volt function stops the grinder restarting without the
switch being cycled if there is a break in the power supply.
Electronic Clutch
DWE4227, DWE4246, DWE4257
The electronic torque limiting clutch reduces the maximum
torque reaction transmitted to the operator in case of jamming
of a disc. This feature also prevents the gearing and electric
motor from stalling. The torque limiting clutch has been factory-
set and cannot be adjusted.
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. B)

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened securely.
Screw the side handle 3 tightly into one of the holes on either
side of the gear case. The side handle should always be used to
maintain control of the tool at all times.
Guards

CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding
wheels, cutting wheels, sanding flap discs, wire
brushes, and wire wheels. The tool may be used
without a guard only when sanding with conventional
sanding discs. Refer to Figure A to see guards provided
with the unit. Some applications may require purchasing
the correct guard from your local dealer or authorized
service centre.
nOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type
27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose; 6.35 mm
thick wheels are designed for surface grinding while thinner
Type 27 wheels need to be examined for the manufacturer's
label to see if they can be used for surface grinding or only
edge grinding/cutting. A Type 1 guard must be used for any
wheel where surface grinding is forbidden. Cutting can also be
performed by using a Type 41 wheel and a Type 1 guard.
nOTE: See the Accessories Chart to select the proper guard /
accessory combination.
Adjusting and Mounting Guard (Fig. C, D)

CAUTION: Turn unit off and unplug the tool before
making any adjustments or removing or installing
attachments or accessories.

CAUTION: BEFORE operating the tool, identify which
guard adjustment option your tool is set to.
adjustment Options
For guard adjustment, the guard release lever
the alignment holes 15 on the guard collar using a ratcheting
feature. Your grinder offers two options for this adjustment.
• One-touch : In this position the engaging face is slanted
TM
and will ride over to the next alignment hole when guard
is rotated in a clockwise direction (spindle facing user) but
self-locks in the anti-clockwise direction.
• Two-touch : In this position the engaging face is straight
TM
and squared off. It will NOT ride over to the next alignment
hole unless guard release lever is pressed and held while
simultaneously rotating the guard in either a clockwise or
anti-clockwise direction (spindle facing user).
One-Touch
TM
EnGLIsh
9 engages one of
Two-Touch
TM
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