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5. To remove the wheel, grasp and turn the backing pad and
sanding pad while depressing the spindle lock button.
Mounting and Removing Hubbed Wheels (Fig. I)
Hubbed wheels install directly on the spindle. Thread of
accessory must match thread of spindle.
1. Thread the wheel on the spindle 
2. Depress the spindle lock button 
tighten the hub of the wheel.
3. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel.
NOTICE: Failure to properly seat the wheel before turning
the tool on may result in damage to the tool or the wheel.
Mounting Wire Cup Brushes and Wire Wheels (Fig. A, I)

WARNING: Failure to properly seat the brush/wheel could
result in serious injury (or damage to the tool or wheel).

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
wear work gloves when handling wire brushes and
wheels. They can become sharp.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool,
wheel or brush must not touch guard when mounted
or while in use. When using a Type A (cut‑off), or Type B
(grinding) wheel guard with a wheel‑type wire brush with a
thickness greater than the maximum thickness as specified in
the Accessory and Guard Applications Chart , the wires
may catch on the guard leading to breaking of the wires.
Wire cup brushes or wire wheels install directly on the threaded
spindle without the use of locking flange. Use only wire brushes
or wheels provided with a M14 threaded hub. These accessories
are available at extra cost from your local D
authorised D
WALT service centre.
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1. Place the tool on a table, guard up.
2. Thread the wheel on the spindle 
3. Depress spindle lock button 
hub of the wire wheel or brush to tighten the wheel.
4. To remove the wheel, reverse the above procedure.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, properly
seat the wheel hub before turning the tool on.
Prior to Operation
Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel. Do not use
excessively worn discs or wheels.
Be sure the threaded locking flange are mounted correctly.
Follow the instructions given in the Accessory and Guard
Application Chart.
Make sure the disc or wheel rotates in the direction of the
arrows on the accessory and the tool.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect
the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks,
backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory
and run the power tool at maximum no‑load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
 4 
by hand.
 3 
and use a wrench to
WALT dealer or
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 4 
by hand.
 3 
and use a wrench on the
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

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.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)

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 main handle 
and the other hand on the auxilliary handle 
Trigger Switch and Lock‑off Lever (Fig. A)

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

WARNING: Hold the auxilliary handle and main handle
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.
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: 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.
nOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON
position, and should never be locked ON by any other means.
Spindle Lock (Fig. A)
The spindle lock button 
 3 
from rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate
the spindle lock only when the tool is turned off, the battery is
removed 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 (Fig. M)

CAUTION: Always use the correct guard per the
instructions in this manual.
To perform work on the surface of a workpiece:
 5 
, as shown in Fig. G.
 2 
toward the
 1 
is provided to prevent the spindle
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. The tool
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