DeWalt XR Li-Ion DCG418 Manual page 17

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
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handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button 13 . A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, I)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side handle
with the other hand on the body of the tool, as shown
in figure I.
Trigger Switch and Lock-off Lever (Fig. H)

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened securely.
1. To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever
back of the tool, then depress the trigger switch
will run while the switch is depressed.
2. Turn the tool off by releasing the releasing switch.

WARNING: Hold the side handle and body of the tool
firmly to maintain control of the tool at start up and
during use and until the wheel or accessory stops rotating.
Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop be fore
laying the tool down.

WARNING: Allow the tool to reach full speed before
touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from the
work surface before turning the tool off.
is fully charged.
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with the rails inside the tool's
12 and firmly pull the battery pack
toward the
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1 . The tool
Spindle Lock (Fig. A)
The spindle lock 3
rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate the
spindle lock only when the tool is turned off, unplugged from
the power supply, and has come to a complete stop.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, do
not engage the spindle lock while the tool is operating.
Damage to the tool will result and attached accessory
may spin off possibly resulting in injury.
To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button
and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate the
spindle further.
Surface Grinding, Sanding and Wire
Brushing

CAUTION: Always use the correct guard per the
instructions in this manual.
To perform work on a the surface of a workpiece:
1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the tool
to the work surface.
2. Apply minimum pressure to the work surface, allowing
the tool to operate at high speed. Material removal rate is
greatest when the tool operates at high speed.
3. Maintain an appropriate angle between the tool and work
surface. Refer to the chart according to particular function.
Function
Grinding
Sanding with Flap Disc
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Sanding with Backing Pad
Wire Brushing
4. Maintain contact between the edge of the wheel and the
work surface.
- If grinding, sanding with flap discs or wire brushing
move the tool continuously in a forward and back
motion to avoid creating gouges in the work surface.
- If sanding with a backing pad, move the tool constantly
in a straight line to prevent burning and swirling of
work surface.
nOTE: Allowing the tool to rest on the work surface without
moving will damage the work piece.
5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off.
Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down.

CAUTION: Use extra care when working over an edge, as
a sudden sharp movement of grinder may be experienced.
is provided to prevent the spindle from
Angle
Angle
20˚-30˚
5˚-10˚
5˚-15˚
5˚-10˚
English
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