DeWalt DWE8100S Operator's Manual page 11

accessories shown in chart at the end
of this section. Accessory ratings must
be above listed minimum wheel speed
as shown on tool nameplate.
Mounting guards (fig. 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 DWE8100S or the DWE8100T or
the DWE8110S grinder for cutting metal or masonry
a Type 1 guard MUST be used. Type 1 guards are
available at extra cost from D
NOTE: Please refer to the Grinding and Cutting
Accessory Chart at the end of this section to
see other accessories that can be used with these
grinders.
MounTing Closed (TyPe 1) or sTAndArd (TyPe 27)
guArd
CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the
tool before making anyadjustments
or removing or installing attachments
or acces-sories. Before reconnecting
the tool, turn the switch on and off to
ensure that the tool is off.
Hubbed wheels install directly on the M10
(DWE8100T, DWE8100S), M14 (DWE8110S)
spindle. Thread of accessory must match thread of
spindle.
1. Loosen screw, until the guard lug (k) can rotate
freely in the groove (j) on the gear case hub.
2. Rotate guard (f) into desired working position.
The guard body should be positioned between
the spindle and the operator toprovide
maximum operator protection.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the guard on the
gear case cover. (Fasten torque no less than
2.5 N-M). You should be unable to rotate the
guard by hand. Do not operate grinder with a
loose guard.
4. To remove the guard, loosen screw and pull up
on the guard.
CAUTION: Failure to properly seat
the wheel before turning the tool on
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may result in damage to the tool or the
wheel.
fitting and removing a grinding or
Cutting disc (fig. 1, 4, 5)
WARNING: Do not use a damaged
disc.
1. Place the tool on a table, guard up.
2. Fit the backing flange (d) correctly onto the
spindle (b) (fig. 4).
3. Place the disc (n) on the backing flange (d).
When fitting a disc with a raised centre, make
sure that the raised centre (l) is facing the
backing flange (d).
4. Screw the threaded clamp nut (e) onto the
spindle (b) (fig. 5):
a. The ring on the threaded clamp nut (e) must
face towards the disc when fitting a grinding
disc (fig. 5A);
b. The ring on the threaded clamp nut (e) must
face away from the disc when fitting a cutting
disc (fig. 5B).
5. Press the spindle lock button (a) and rotate the
spindle (b) until it locks in position.
6. Tighten the threaded clamp nut (e) with the
wrench or the hex key provided
7. Release the spindle lock.
8. To remove the disc, loosen the threaded clamp
nut (e) with the wrench or the hex key provided.
NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed
with Type 27 wheels designed and specified for
this purpose; 6 mm thick wheels are designed for
surface grinding while 3 mm wheels are designed
for edge grinding. Cutting can also be performed by
using a Type 1 wheel and a Type 1 guard.
The recommended diameter of grinding or cutting
disc for the tool is 100mm(DWE8100S, DWE8100T)
or 125mm(DWE8110S) .
Mounting Wire Brushes
and Wire Wheels
Wire cup brushes or wire wheels screw directly
on the grinder spindle without the use of flanges.
Use only wire brushes or wheels provided with
a M10 (DWE8100S & DWE8100T) or M14
(DWE8110S) threaded hub. A Type 27 guard is
required when using wire brushes and wheels.
CAUTION: Wear work gloves when
handling wire brushes and wheels.
They can become sharp.
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