Operation - DeWalt DWE4011 Instruction Manual

guard collar. This insures that the guard is secure. The guard can
be repositioned the opposite direction by depressing the guard
release lever.
6. To remove the guard, follow steps 1–3 of these instructions in
reverse.
NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with
Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose; 1/4"
(6.35 mm) thick wheels are designed for surface grinding while 1/8"
(3.17 mm) wheels are designed for edge grinding. Cutting can also be
performed by using a Type 1 wheel and a Type 1 guard.

OPERATION

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.
Guards and Flanges
It is important to choose the correct guards and flanges to use with
the grinder accessories. See page 9–10 and this page for the correct
accessories.
NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27
wheels designed and specified for this purpose.
WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recom mended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other
accessories running over rated accessory speed may burst and
cause injury. Every unthreaded accessory must have a 7/8" arbor
hole. If it does not, it may have been designed for a circular saw and
should not be used. Use only the accessories shown on pages 9–10.
Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel speed as
shown on tool nameplate.
Switches
CAUTION: Hold the side handle and body of the tool firmly to
maintain control of the tool at start up and during use and until the
wheel or accessory stops rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to
a complete stop be fore laying the tool down.
NOTE: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not switch the
tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow the grinder to run
up to full speed before touching the work surface. Lift the tool from
the surface before turning the tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating
before putting it down.
SLIDER SWITCH (FIG. 6)
WARNING: Before connecting the
tool to a power supply, be sure the
slider switch is in the off position by
pressing the rear part of the switch and
releasing. Ensure the slider switch is in
the off position as described above
after any interruption in power supply
to the tool, such as the activation of a ground fault interrupter, throwing
of a circuit breaker, accidental unplugging, or power failure. If the slider
switch is locked on when the power is connected, the tool will start
unexpectedly.
To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF slider switch (H) toward the front of
the tool. To stop the tool, release the ON/OFF slider switch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch toward the front of the tool
and press the forward part of the switch inward. To stop the tool while
operating in continuous mode, press the rear part of the slider switch
and release.
FIG. 6
H