DeWalt DWE46144N Instruction Manual page 10

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a ratcheting feature. Your grinder offers two options for
this adjustment.
One-touch
TM
: In this position the engaging face
is slanted 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 counter-
clockwise direction.
Two-touch
TM
: In this position the engaging face is
straight 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 counter-clockwise direction (spindle
facing user).
Fig. C
17
One-Touch
TM
setting guard Adjustment Options
To adjust the guard release lever 
adjustment option:
1. Remove screw 
 16 
using a T20 bit.
2. Remove the guard release lever taking note of the
spring position. Choose the end of the lever for the
desired adjustment option. One-touch will use the
slanted end of the lever 
 15
holes 
 13 
on the guard collar. Two-touch will use the
squared end to engage the alignment holes 
guard collar.
3. Replace the lever, positioning the chosen end under the
spring 
 17 
. Ensure the lever is in proper contact with
the spring.
4. Replace screw and torque to 2.0-3.0N-m. Ensure proper
installation with spring return function by depressing
guard release lever 
 15 
.
8
16
15
Two-Touch
TM
 15 
for desired
to engage the alignment
 13 
on the
Mounting guard (Fig. D)

CAUTION: Prior to mounting guard, ensure the screw,
lever, and spring are fitted correctly before mounting
the guard.
1. With the spindle facing the operator, press and hold the
guard release lever 
 15 
.
2. Align the lugs 
 12 
on the guard with the slots 
the gear case cover.
3. Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage
and rotate them in the groove on the gear case cover.
Release the guard release lever.
4. To position the guard:
One-touch
: Rotate the guard clockwise into the
TM
desired working position. Press and hold the guard
release lever 
 15 
to rotate the guard in the counter-
clockwise direction.
Two-touch
: Press and hold the guard release
TM
lever 
 15 
. Rotate the guard clockwise or counter-
clockwise into the desired working position.
nOTE: The guard body should be positioned between
the spindle and the operator to provide maximum
operator protection.
The guard release lever should snap into one of the
alignment holes 
 13 
on the guard collar. This ensures
that the guard is secure.
5. To remove the guard, follow steps 1–3 of these
instructions in reverse.
Fig. D
11
18
To Adjust the heavy-Duty Cut-off guard: (Fig. D, E)
When application allows and/or greater guard coverage
is preferred, the outer guard
by pressing the guard opening adjustment lever
rotating the outer guard to the desired position.
Fig. E
 18 
on
12
13
15
can be adjusted closed
 11 
and
 9 
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