1) WORK AREA SAFETY Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. The definitions below describe the level of severity for each b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, signal word.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common for your application. The correct power tool will do the job sense when operating a power tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or ALL OPERATIONS accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, undamaged accessory.
j) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
Safety Warnings Specifi c for Grinding and b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
Safety Warnings Specifi c for Polishing • Avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel for cracks or flaws. Operations • Always handle and store wheels in a careful manner. a) Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet •...
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are contribute to hearing loss. NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The dusty.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury. FIG. 2 ATTACHING SIDE HANDLE (FIG.
4-1/2" (114.3 mm) Grinding Wheels Wire Wheels Type 27 guard Type 27 guard Type 27 guard Type 27 guard backing flange 3" (76.2 mm) wire cup brush Type 27 hubbed wheel 4" (101.6 mm) wire wheel Type 27 depressed center wheel Use only the accessories shown on pages 9–10 of this manual.
guard collar. This insures that the guard is secure. The guard can Switches be repositioned the opposite direction by depressing the guard CAUTION: Hold the side handle and body of the tool firmly to release lever. maintain control of the tool at start up and during use and until the 6.
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SPINDLE LOCK (FIG. 7) seated onto the flats of the spindle by FIG. 8 pushing and twisting the flange before The spindle lock button (A) is provided to FIG. 7 placing wheel. prevent the spindle from rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate the 2.
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SURFACE GRINDING WITH GRINDING WHEELS (FIG. 9) 3. Position yourself so that the open-underside of the wheel is facing away from you. 1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before FIG. 9 touching the tool to the work surface. 4.
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1. Place or appropriately thread backing 2. Apply minimum pressure to work FIG. 13 FIG. 12 pad (L) on the spindle. surface, allowing the tool to operate at high speed. Sanding rate is greatest 2. Place the sanding disc (M) on the when the tool operates at high speed.
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NOTICE: Failure to properly seat the wheel hub before turning the WARNING: A closed, 2-sided cutting wheel guard is not included tool on may result in damage to tool or wheel. 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 USING WIRE CUP BRUSHES AND WIRE WHEELS (FIG 14, 15) breakage and wheel contact.
Never let any liquid get pressures encountered with surface grinding. Wheel breakage and inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. injury may result. DeWalt electric Power tools...