Electrical Safety; Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt D28142 Operator's Manual

DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
Dust Ejection System
The dust ejection system (e) prevents dust pile-up
around the guard and motor inlet, and minimises the
amount of dust entering the motor housing.

Electrical Safety

The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D WALT tool is double insulated in
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accordance with EN 60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
WARNING: 115 V units have to
be operated via a fail-safe isolating
transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary
winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D WALT service organization.
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Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be
made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
extension cable suitable for the power input of this
tool (see technical data). The minimum conductor
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size is 1 mm ; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. Before
reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that
the tool is off.
Attaching Side Handle
WARNING: Before using the tool,
check that the handle is tightened
securely.
Screw the side handle (f) tightly into one of the holes
(g) on either side of the gear case.
Mounting and Removing the Guard
(fi g. 2)
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. Before
reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that
the tool is off.
CAUTION: Guards must be used with
this grinder.
When using the D28142 or the D28143 grinder for
cutting metal or masonry a Type 1 guard MUST be
used. Type 1 guards are available at extra cost from
D WALT distributors.
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NOTE: Please refer to the Grinding and Cutting
Accessory Chart at the end of this section to
show other accessories that can be used with these
grinders.
1. Place the angle grinder on a table, spindle (o)
up.
2. Align the lugs (k) with the notches (l).
3. Press the guard (d) down and rotate it to the
required position.
4. Securely tighten the screw (m).
5. To remove the guard, slacken the screw.
CAUTION: If the guard cannot be
tightened by the adjusting screw, do
not use the tool. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, take the tool and guard
to a service center to repair or replace
the guard.
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