DeWalt DCG418 Original Instructions Manual page 15


WARNING: Use only D
Attaching Side Handle (Fig. C)

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

WARNING: The side handle should always be used to
maintain control of the tool at all times.
Screw the side handle 5 tightly into one of the holes on either
side of the gear case.
To improve user comfort, the gear case will rotate 90 ° for
cutting operations.
Rotating the Gear Case (Fig. A)
1. Remove the four corner screws attaching the gear case to
motor housing.
2. Without separating the gear case from motor housing,
rotate the gear case head to desired position.
nOTE: If the gear case and motor housing become separated
by more than 3.17 mm, the tool must be serviced and
re‑assembled by an authorised D
to have the tool serviced may cause motor and bearing failure.
3. Reinstall screws to attach the gear case to the motor
housing. Tighten screws to 2.25 N m torque. Overtightening
could cause screws to strip.
Guards

CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding
wheels, cutting wheels, sanding flap discs, wire
brushes, and wire wheels. The tool may be used
without a guard only when sanding with conventional
sanding discs. Refer to Figure A to see guards provided
with the unit. Some applications may require purchasing
the correct guard from your local dealer or authorized
service centre.
nOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type
27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose; 6.35 mm
thick wheels are designed for surface grinding while thinner
Type 27 wheels need to be examined for the manufacturer's
label to see if they can be used for surface grinding or only
edge grinding/cutting. A Type 1 guard must be used for any
wheel where surface grinding is forbidden. Cutting can also be
performed by using a Type 1 wheel and a Type 1 guard.
nOTE: See the Accessories Chart to select the proper guard /
accessory combination.
Adjusting and Mounting Guard (Fig. D, E)

CAUTION: Turn unit off and remove the battery pack from
the tool before making any adjustments or removing or
installing attachments or accessories.

CAUTION: BEFORE operating the tool, be sure to identify
which adjustment option your tool is set to.
Adjustment Options
Your grinder offers one‑ and two‑touch options for
guard adjustment.
• One‑touch: When the slanted side of the guard release
lever is engaged, the guard can be easily repositioned by
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rotation it clockwise. The lever does not need to be depressed
to turn the guard.
• Two‑touch: When the squared side of the guard release
lever is engaged, the guard can be repositioned by
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depressing the guard release lever and rotating the guard.
One Touch
setting guard Adjustment Options
To adjust the guard release lever
adjustment option:
1. Remove screw using a T20 bit.
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2. Remove the guard release lever. Choose the end of the
lever for the desired adjustment option. One‑touch will
use the slanted end of the lever. Two‑touch will use the
squared end.
3. Replace the lever, positioning the chosen end under the
spring 13 . Ensure the lever is in proper contact with
the spring
4. Replace screw.
Mounting guard (Fig. D)
1. Press the guard release lever
2. While holding the guard release lever open, align the
lugs on the guard with the slots
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3. Keeping the guard release lever open, push the guard down
until the guard lugs engage and rotate them in the groove
on the gear case hub. Release the guard release lever.
4. With the spindle facing the operator, rotate the guard
clockwise into the desired working position. The guard body
should be positioned between the spindle and the operator
to provide maximum operator protection.
nOTE: The guard release lever should snap into one of the
alignment holes 17 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.
Flanges and Wheels
Mounting Non‑Hubbed Wheels (Fig. F)

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

CAUTION: Included flanges must be used with depressed
centre Type 27 and Type 42 grinding wheels and Type
1 and Type 41 cutting wheels. See the Accessories Chart
for more information.

WARNING: A closed, two‑sided cutting wheel guard is
re quired when using cutting wheels.

WARNING: Use of a damaged flange or guard or fail ure
to use proper flange and guard can re sult in injury due to
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on the gear case.
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