Operation - DeWalt D28499X Instruction Manual

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NoTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with
Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose;
1/4" (6.35 mm) thick wheels are designed for surface
grinding while 1/8" (3.17 mm) wheels are designed for edge
grinding. Cutting can also be performed by using a Type 1
wheel and a Type 1 guard.

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A)

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 
 8 
, with the other hand on the body of the tool.
Trigger Switch (Fig.  G)

CAUTION: Before connecting the tool to a power
source or after a power failure, depress and release the
trigger switch
 1 
once without depressing the lock-
on button
 2 
to ensure that the switch is in the off
position. If the trigger switch is locked on, the tool will
start unexpectedly when power is reconnected to the
tool. Hold the side handle and rear handle firmly to
maintain control of tool at start up and during use.
To turn the tool on, depress the trigger switch
will remain running while the trigger is depressed. Turn the
tool off by releasing the trigger.
Fig. G
The lock-on button
 2 
and be engaged to lock the trigger
in the depressed position providing increased comfort in
extended use applications. To unlock the trigger and turn
the tool off, depress and release trigger.
NoTE: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching
tool to work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface
before turning the tool off.

CAUTION: Make sure the wheel has come to a
complete stop before setting the tool down.
. The tool
 1 
2
1
Spindle Lock Button (Fig. H)
The spindle lock button
 4 
spindle from rotating when installing or removing wheels.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, do
not engage the spindle lock button 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.
Fig. H
3
Mounting and Using Depressed Center
Grinding Wheels and Sanding Flap Discs
Mounting and Removing Hubbed
Wheels
Hubbed wheels install directly on the 5/8"—11
threaded spindle.
1. Thread the wheel on the spindle by hand, seating the
wheel against the soft mount.
2. Depress the spindle lock button and use a wrench to
tighten the hub of the wheel.
3. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel.

CAUTION: Failure to properly seat the wheel against
the soft mount before turning the tool on may result in
damage to the tool or the wheel.
Mounting Non-Hubbed Wheels
Depressed center, Type 27 grinding wheels must be used
with available accessory flanges. Refer to the Accessories
Chart for more information.
1. Install the metal backing flange
against the soft mount.
2. Place wheel against the backing flange, centering the
wheel on the backing flange pilot.
3. While depressing the spindle lock button, thread the
clamp nut
 18 
on spindle, piloting the raised hub on
clamp nut in the center of grinding wheel.
Fig. I
17
4. Tighten the clamp nut with a wrench.
5. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel.
ENGlIsh
is provided to prevent the
 17 
on spindle
6
18
 3 
 6 
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