DeWalt DWE46144N Instruction Manual page 13

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Trigger Switch and Lock-off Lever (Fig. K)
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WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the side
handle is tightened securely.

CAUTION: 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.
1. To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever
the back of the tool, then depress the trigger switch
The tool 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.
Fig. K
Paddle Switch (Fig. A)
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CAUTION: 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.
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nOTE: 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. Allow the tool to stop rotating before putting it down.
1. To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever
the back of the tool, then depress the paddle switch
The tool will run while the switch is depressed.
2. Turn the tool off by releasing the paddle switch.
Spindle Lock (Fig. A)
The spindle lock 4 is provided to prevent the spindle from
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 (Fig. L)

CAUTION: Always use the correct guard per the
instructions in this manual.

WARNING: Metal dust build-up. Extensive use
of flap discs in metal applications can result in the
increased potential for electric shock. To reduce
this risk, insert an RCD before use and clean the
ventilation slots daily by blowing dry compressed air
into the ventilation slots inaccordance with the below
maintenance instructions.
To perform work on 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.
Fig. L
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
Sanding with Backing Pad
Wire Brushing
English
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Angle
Angle
20˚-30˚
5˚-10˚
5˚-15˚
5˚-10˚
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