DeWalt DCG426 Instructions Manual page 37

Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Variable speed rocker switch
1
Lock-off button
2
Spindle
3
Collet nut
4
Small spanner (13 mm)
5
Large spanner (17 mm)
6
Collet (6.0 mm, 6.35 mm)
7
Battery
8
Battery release button
9
Grinder body
10
Grinder neck
11
LED Worklight
12
Speed selector switch
13
Date code
14
Intended Use
Your die grinder has been designed for professional grinding
applications. The tool can be used with the complete range of
commerical grinding accessories with a maximum diameter of
38 mm and approved minimum speed of 25000/min.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This 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.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. A)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
Handle
1. Align the battery pack 8 with the rails inside the
tool's handle.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
8 is fully charged.
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 9
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. A)
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.
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.
Variable Speed Rocker Switch (Fig. A)

WARNING: Grasp tool firmly with both hands 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: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do
not switch the tool on or off while under load conditions.
Allow the grinder to run up to full speed before touching
the work surface. Lift the tool from the surface before
turning the tool off.
Depressing the variable speed rocker switch
on, releasing the variable speed rocker switch turns the tool
off. The variable speed rocker switch permits speed control—
the farther the switch is depressed, the higher the speed of
the grinder.
Lock-Off Button (Fig. A)
The lock-off button 2 , located on the tool body, is a safety
feature that prevents accidental activation of the grinder.
To turn the tool on, push the lock-off button
the rocker switch . The tool will run while the switch is
1
depressed. Turn the tool off by releasing the rocker switch.

WARNING: Do not disable the lock-off button. If the lock-
off button is disabled, the tool may start unexpectedly
when it is laid 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.
Three-Speed Gearing (Fig. A)

WARNING: Regardless of the speed setting, the rated
speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the
maximum speed marked on the power tool.
EngLIsh
and firmly pull the battery pack
1 turns the tool
, then depress
2
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