DeWalt D28143 Instruction Manual page 15

6. Remove the tool from the work surface before turning the tool
off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before setting it down.
CAUTION: Use extra care when working over an edge, as a
sudden sharp movement of grinder may be experienced.
Mounting and Using Cutting
(Type 1) Wheels
Cutting wheels include diamond wheels and abrasive discs.
Abrasive cutting wheels for metal and concrete use are available.
Diamond blades for concrete cutting can also be used.
WARNING: A closed, 2-sided cutting wheel guard is not included
with this tool but is re quired when using cutting wheels. Fail ure to
use proper flange and guard can re sult in injury resulting from wheel
breakage and wheel contact. See page 6 for more information.
MOUNTING CLOSED (TYPE 1) GUARD
CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making
any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or
accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, turn the switch on
and off as previously described to ensure that the tool is off.
1. Open the guard latch (M). Align
the lugs (N) on the guard with the
slots (O) on the gear case.
2. Push the guard down until the
guard lug engages and rotates
freely in the groove on the gear
case hub.
3. Rotate guard (I) into desired
working position. The guard body
should be positioned between the spindle
and the operator to provide maximum
operator protection.
4. Close the guard latch to secure the guard
on the gear case cover. You should be
unable to rotate the guard by hand when
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so
NOTE: If, after a period of time, the guard
becomes loose, tighten the adjusting
screw (P) with the clamp lever in the
closed position.
screw with clamp lever in open position.
Undetectable damage to guard or
mounting hub may result.
MOUNTING CUTTING WHEELS
any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or
accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, turn the switch on
and off as previously described to ensure that the tool is off.
O
clamp nut (included with tool) must be used for cutting wheels.
1. Place the unthreaded backing flange on spindle with the raised
N
2. Place the wheel on the backing flange, centering the wheel on
M
3. Install the threaded clamp nut with the raised section (pilot)
4. Depress the spindle lock button and tighten clamp nut with
5. To remove the wheel, grasp and turn while depressing the
I
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the latch is in closed position. If rotation is possible, tighten the
adjusting screw (P) with clamp lever in the closed position. Do
not operate grinder with a loose guard or clamp lever in open
position.
that the arrows are aligned and pull up on the guard.
CAUTION: Do not tighten adjusting
CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making
CAUTION: Matching diameter threaded backing flange and
section (pilot) facing up. The raised section (pilot) on the backing
flange will be against the wheel when the wheel is installed.
the raised section (pilot).
facing away from the wheel.
a wrench.
spindle lock button.
P