DeWalt D28112, D28402N User Manual

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General Safety Rules – For All Tools

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches

and dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such

as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operat-

ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrical-

ly malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. Applicable

only to Class I (grounded) tools.

• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates

the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

Applicable only to Class II (double

insulated) tools.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk

of electric shock if your body is grounded.

• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools

or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W.” These cords are rated

for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG Than Than

0-6 18 16 16 14

6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

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PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be

caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plug- ging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand

or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-

age of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for

one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified

personnel could result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.

Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance

instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Grinders

• Check that the grinding wheel backing flange has a yellow rubber ring (S) installed, see Figure 1. Replace rubber ring if missing, damaged or worn. See page 9 for details regarding proper accessory installation.

WARNING: The grinding wheel or accessory may loosen

during coast-down of the tool when shut off if rubber ring is

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missing or damaged. If grinding wheel or accessory loosens, it may dismount from the machine and may cause serious personal injury.

• Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard pro-

tects operator from broken wheel fragments and wheel contact.

• Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other acces-

sories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel speed as shown on tool nameplate.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make

exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

• Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels on this tool. Using inappropriate accessories can result in injury.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS TOOL.

• Use of accessories not specified in this manual is not recommended and may be hazardous. Use of power boosters

that would cause the tool to be driven at speeds greater than its rated speed constitutes misuse.

• Do not use circular saw blades or any other toothed blades with this tool. Serious injury may result.

• When starting the tool with a new or replacement wheel, or

a new or replacement wire brush installed, hold the tool in a well protected area and let it run for one minute. If the

wheel has an undetected crack or flaw, it should burst in less than one minute. If the wire brush has loose wires, they will be detected. Never start the tool with a person in line with the wheel. This includes the operator.

• Avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel for cracks or flaws.

• Direct sparks away from operator, bystanders or flammable materials. Sparks may be produced while cutting and/or grinding. Sparks may cause burns or start fires.

• Always use side handle. Tighten the handle securely. The side handle should always be used to maintain control of the tool at all times.

• Never cut into area that may contain electrical wiring or

piping. Serious injury may result.

• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust

and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.

• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.

• Direct the Dust Ejection System (DES) away from operator and coworkers. Serious injury may result (Fig. 1, K).

• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The

symbols and their definitions are as follows:

V..........volts A..............amperes

Hz........hertz W ............watts

min ......minutes ..........alternating current

....direct current

o............no load speed

........Class II Construction ..........safety alert symbol

........earthing terminal …/min ....revolutions per minute

Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned wheel, wire brush or flap disc causing an uncontrolled cut-off tool to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.

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• When the wheel is pinched or bound tightly by the workpiece, the wheel stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward or away from the operator.

• Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the unit and posi-

tion your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if

proper precautions are taken.

• When wheel is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any

reason, release the trigger and hold the unit motionless in the material until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the unit from the work or pull the unit backward while the wheel is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to

eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

• When restarting a cut-off tool in the workpiece, check that the wheel is not engaged into the material. If wheel is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the tool is restarted.

• Support large panels to minimize the risk of wheel pinch- ing and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,

grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, a nd work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or

lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust,

which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

CAUTION: Use extra care when working into a corner because

a sudden, sharp movement of the grinder may be experienced when the wheel or other accessory contacts a secondary surface or a surface edge.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection

during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise

from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)

A. Paddle Switch H. Threaded Clamp Nut

(D28402, D28402N) I. Guard B. Lock-Off Lever J. Lock On Button (D28402) C. Spindle Lock Button K. Dust Ejection System D. Spindle (not shown) (DES) E. Side Handle L. Slider Switch (D28110, F. 4-1/2" Grinding Wheel D28112)

G. Anti-Lockup Backing Flange

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FIG. 1

D28110

D28402

D28402N

D28112

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

ATTACHING SIDE HANDLE

The side handle (E) can be fitted to either side of the gear case in the threaded holes, as shown. Before using the tool, check that the handle is tightened securely. Use a wrench to firmly tighten the side handle.

Rotating the Gear Case

Turn off and unplug tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off.

1. Remove guard and flanges from tool.

2. Remove the four corner screws attaching the gear case to motor housing.

3. Separating the gear case from motor housing not more than 1/4", rotate the gear case head to desired position.

NOTE: If the gear case and motor housing become separated by more than 1/4", the tool must be serviced and re-assembled by a D

EWALT service center. Failure to have the tool serviced may

cause brush, motor and bearing failure.

3.Re-install screws to attach the gear case to the motor housing. Tighten screws to 18 in./lbs. torque. Overtightening could cause screws to strip.

Accessories

It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges to use with grinder accessories. See pages 6–7 for information on choosing the correct accessories.

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WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed

recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated accessory speed may burst and cause injury. Threaded accessories must have a 5/8"-11 hub. 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 6–7 of this manual. Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel speed as shown on tool nameplate.

Mounting Guard

MOUNTING AND REMOVING GUARD (D28112, D28402, D28402N)

CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the paddle switch to ensure that the tool is off.

CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding wheels, sanding flap discs, wire brushes, and wire wheels. The tool

may be used without a guard only when sanding with conventional sanding discs. Some D

WALT models are provided with a guard intended for use with depressed center wheels (Type 27) and hubbed grinding wheels (Type 27). The same guard is designed for use with sanding flap discs (Type 27 and 29) and wire brushes. Grinding and cutting with wheels other than Type 27 and 29 require different accessory guards not included with tool. Mounting instructions for these accessory guards are included in the accessory package.

Type 27 guard

4-1/2" Grinding Wheels

backing flange

threaded clamp nut

Type 27 hubbed wheel

Type 27 guard

Type 27 depressed

center wheel

Wire Wheels

3" wire cup

brush

4" wire wheel

Type 27 guard

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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 lugs engage and rotate freely in the groove on the gear case hub.

3. With the guard latch open, rotate the guard (I) into the desired working po sition. 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. You should not be able to rotate the guard by hand when the latch is closed. Do not operate the grinder with a loose guard or the clamp lever in open position.

5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so that the arrows are aligned and pull up on the guard.

NOTE: The guard is pre-adjusted to the diameter of the gear case hub at the factory. If, after a period of time, the guard becomes loose, tighten the adjusting screw (P) with clamp lever in the closed position.

4-1/2" Sanding Flap Discs

hubbed sanding

flap disc

backing flange

non-hubbed sanding

flap disc

threaded clamp nut

rubber backing pad

sanding disc

threaded clamp nut

Sanding Discs

4-1/2" Cutting Wheels

Type 1 guard

backing flange

abrasive cutting wheel

clamp nut

Type 1 guard

backing flange

diamond cutting wheel

clamp nut

Type 27 guard

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CAUTION: Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the clamp

lever in open position. Undetectable damage to the guard or the mounting hub may result.

CAUTION: If guard cannot be tightened by adjusting clamp, do

not use tool and take the tool and guard to a service center to repair or replace the guard.

MOUNTING AND REMOVING GUARD (D28110)

1. Loosen screw. Align the lugs (N) on the guard with 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. Tighten the screw to secure the guard on the gear case cover. You should be unable to rotate the guard by hand. Do not operate grinder with a loose guard.

5. To remove the guard, loosen screw, rotate the guard so that the arrows are aligned and pull up on the guard.

OPERATION Guards and Flanges

It is important to choose the correct guards and flanges to use with the grinder accessories. See page 6 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

recommended 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 6–7. 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 before 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.

PADDLE SWITCH (D28402, D28402N)

CAUTION: Before connecting the tool to a power source depress

and release the paddle switch (A) once [D28402: without depressing the lock-on button (J)] to ensure that the switch is off. Depress and release the paddle switch 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 paddle switch is locked on, the tool will start unexpectedly when it is reconnected.

To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever (B) toward the back of the tool, then depress the paddle switch (A). The tool will run while the switch is depressed. Turn the tool off by releasing the paddle switch.

WARNING: Do not disable the lock-off lever. If the lock-off lever

is disabled, the tool may start unexpectedly when it is laid down.

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SLIDER SWITCH (D28110, D28112)

CAUTION: Before connecting the tool to a power supply, be sure

the switch is in the off position by pressing the rear part of the switch and releasing. Ensure the 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 switch is locked on when the power is connected, the tool will start unexpectedly.

To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF switch (L) toward the front of the tool. To stop the tool, release the ON/OFF 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 switch and release.

LOCK-ON BUTTON (D28402)

The lock-on button (J) offers increased comfort in extended use applications. To lock the tool on, push the lock-off lever (B) toward the back of the tool then depress the paddle switch (A). With the tool running, depress the lockon button (J). The tool will continue to run after the paddle switch is released. To unlock the tool, depress and release the paddle switch. This will cause the tool to stop.

CAUTION: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool

to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.

SPINDLE LOCK

The spindle lock (C) is provided to prevent the spindle from rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate the spindle lock

only when the tool is turned off, unplugged from the power supply, and has come to a complete stop. Do not engage the spindle lock while the tool is operating because damage to the tool will result. To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate the spindle further.

Mounting and Using Depressed Center Grinding Wheels and Sanding Flap Discs

MOUNTING AND REMOVING HUBBED WHEELS

Hubbed wheels install directly on the 5/8"-11 threaded spindle. Thread of accessory must match thread of spindle.

1. Backing flange is retained to the grinder by an O-ring on the spindle. Remove backing flange by pulling and twisting flange away form the machine.

2. Thread the wheel on the spindle by hand.

3. Depress the spindle lock button and use a wrench to tighten the hub of the wheel.

4. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel.

CAUTION: Failure to properly seat the wheel before turning the

tool on may result in damage to the tool or the wheel.

MOUNTING NON-HUBBED WHEELS

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.

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Depressed center Type 27 grinding wheels must be used with included flanges. See page 6 of this manual for more information.

1. Install the unthreaded backing flange (G) on spindle (D) with the raised section (pilot) against the wheel. Be sure the backing flange recess is seated onto the flats of the spindle by pushing and twisting the flange before placing wheel.

2. Place wheel against the backing flange, centering the wheel on the raised section (pilot) of the backing flange.

3. While depressing the spindle lock button, thread the clamp nut (H) on spindle. If the wheel you are installing is more than 1/8" (3.31mm) thick, place the threaded clamp nut on the spindle so that the raised section (pilot) fits into the center of the wheel. If the wheel you are installing is 1/8" (3.31mm) thick or less, place the threaded clamp nut on the spindle so that the raised section (pilot) is not against the wheel.

4. While depressing the spindle lock button, tighten the clamp nut with a wrench.

5. To remove the wheel, depress the spindle lock button and loosen the threaded clamp nut with a wrench.

NOTE: If the wheel spins after the clamp nut is tightened, check the orientation of the threaded clamp nut. If a thin wheel is installed with the pilot on the clamp nut against the wheel, it will spin because the height of the pilot prevents the clamp nut from holding the wheel.

1/4" WHEELS

(6.35mm)

1/8" WHEELS

(3.31mm)

Backing Flange

Clamp Nut

Backing Flange

Clamp Nut

SURFACE GRINDING WITH GRINDING WHEELS

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the tool to the work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to the work surface, allowing the tool to operate at high speed. Grinding rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed.

3. Maintain a 20˚ to 30˚ angle between the tool and work surface.

4. Continuously move the tool in a forward and back motion to avoid creating gouges in the work surface.

5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down.

EDGE GRINDING WITH GRINDING WHEELS

CAUTION: Wheels used for cutting and edge grinding may break

if they bend or twist while the tool is being used to do cut-off work or deep grinding. To reduce the risk of serious injury, limit the use of these wheels with a standard Type 27 guard to shallow cutting and notching (less than 1/2" in depth). The open side of the guard must be positioned away from the operator. For deeper cutting with a Type 1 cut-off wheel, use a closed, Type 1 guard. See the chart on page 7 for more information. Type 1 guards are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center.

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the tool to the work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to the work surface, allowing the tool to operate at high speed. Grinding rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed.

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3. Position yourself so that the open-underside of the wheel is facing away from you.

4. Once a cut is begun and a notch is established in the workpiece, do not change the angle of the cut. Changing the angle will cause the wheel to bend and may cause wheel breakage. Edge grinding wheels are not designed to withstand side pressures caused by bending.

5. Remove the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down.

WARNING: Do not use edge grinding/cutting wheels for surface

grinding applications because these wheels are not designed for side pressures encountered with surface grinding. Wheel breakage and injury may result

SURFACE FINISHING WITH SANDING FLAP DISCS

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the tool to the work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing the tool to operate at high speed. Sanding rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed.

3. Maintain a 5˚ to 10˚ angle between the tool and work surface.

4. Continuously move the tool in a forward and back motion to avoid creating gouges in the work surface.

5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down.

MOUNTING SANDING BACKING PADS

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CAUTION: Proper guard must be reinstalled for grinding wheel,

sanding flap disc, wire brush or wire wheel applications after sanding applications are complete.

1. Place or appropriately thread backing pad (Q) on the spindle.

2. Place the sanding disc (R) on the backing pad.

3. While depressing spindle lock, thread clamp nut (H) on spindle, piloting the raised hub on the clamp nut into the center of sanding disc and backing pad.

4. Tighten the clamp nut by hand. Then depress the spindle lock button while turning the sanding disc until the sanding disc and clamp nut are snug.

5. To remove the wheel, grasp and turn the backing pad and sanding pad while depressing the spindle lock button.

USING SANDING BACKING PADS

Choose the proper grit sandpaper for your application. Sandpaper is available in various grits. Coarse grits yield faster material removal rates and a rougher finish. Finer grits yield slower material removal and a smoother finish.

Begin with coarse grit discs for fast, rough material removal. Move to a medium grit paper and finish with a fine grit disc for optimal finish.

Coarse 16 - 30 grit Medium 36 - 80 grit Fine Finishing 100 - 120 grit Very Fine Finishing 150 - 180 grit

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface.

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2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing the tool to operate at high speed. Sanding rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed.

3. Maintain a 5˚ to 15˚ angle between the tool and work surface. The sanding disc should contact approximately one inch of work surface.

4. Move the tool constantly in a straight line to prevent burning and swirling of work surface. Allowing the tool to rest on the work surface without moving, or moving the tool in a circular motion causes burning and swirling marks on the work surface.

5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down.

Mounting and Using 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 5/8"-11 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.

CAUTION: Wheel or brush must not touch guard when mounted

or while in use. Undetectable damage could occur to the accessory, causing wires to fragment from accessory wheel or cup.

MOUNTING WIRE CUP BRUSHES AND WIRE WHEELS

1. Thread the wheel on the spindle by hand.

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2. Depress spindle lock button and use a wrench on the hub of the wire wheel or brush to tighten the wheel.

3. To remove the wheel, reverse the above procedure.

CAUTION: Failure to properly seat the wheel hub before turning

the tool on may result in damage to tool or wheel.

USING WIRE CUP BRUSHES AND WIRE WHEELS

Wire wheels and brushes can be used for removing rust, scale and paint, and for smoothing irregular surfaces.

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the tool to the work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing the tool to operate at high speed. Material removal rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed.

3. Maintain a 5˚ to 10˚ angle between the tool and work surface for wire cup brushes.

4. Maintain contact between the edge of the wheel and the work surface with wire wheels.

5. Continuously move the tool in a forward and back motion to avoid creating gouges in the work surface. Allowing the tool to rest on the work surface without moving, or moving the tool in a circular motion causes burning and swirling marks on the work surface.

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.

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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 required when using cutting wheels. Failure to use proper flange and guard can result in injury resulting from wheel breakage and wheel contact. See page 7 for more information.

MOUNTING CLOSED (TYPE 1) GUARD

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 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.

5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so that the arrows are aligned and pull up on the guard.

NOTE: If, after a period of time, the guard becomes loose, tighten the adjusting screw (P) with the clamp lever in the closed position.

CAUTION: Do not tighten adjusting

screw with clamp lever in open position. Undetectable damage to guard or mounting hub may result.

MOUNTING CUTTING WHEELS

CAUTION: Matching diameter threaded backing flange and

clamp nut (included with tool) must be used for cutting wheels.

1. Place the unthreaded backing flange on spindle with the raised section (pilot) facing up. The raised section (pilot) on the backing flange will be against the wheel when the wheel is installed.

2. Place the wheel on the backing flange, centering the wheel on the raised section (pilot).

3. Install the threaded clamp nut with the raised section (pilot) facing away from the wheel.

4. Depress the spindle lock button and tighten clamp nut with a wrench.

5. To remove the wheel, grasp and turn while depressing the spindle lock button.

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USING CUTTING WHEELS

WARNING: Do not use edge grinding/

cutting wheels for surface grinding applications because these wheels are not designed for side pressures encountered with surface grinding. Wheel breakage and injury may result.

1. Allow tool to reach full speed before touching tool to work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing tool to operate at high speed. Cutting rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed.

3. Once a cut is begun and a notch is established in the workpiece, do not change the angle of the cut. Changing the angle will cause the wheel to bend and may cause wheel breakage.

4. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before setting it down.

MAINTENANCE Cleaning

WARNING: Blowing dust and grit out of motor and switch actuator

using clean, dry compressed air is a necessary regular maintenance procedure. Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electrical shock or electrocution if not frequently cleaned out. It is recommended that a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is utilized to further protect the user from electric shock resulting from the accumulation of conductive particles. If the tool is deactivated by the GFCI, unplug the tool and check and clean the tool before resetting the GFCI. ALWAYS WEAR

SAFETY GLASSES when cleaning or using this tool.

CAUTION: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals

for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. Use a clean, dry cloth only.

Lubrication

DEWALT tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use.

Repairs

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustments should be performed by a D

EWALT factory

service center, a D

EWALT authorized service center or other

qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact D

EWALT

Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-D

EWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website

www.dewalt.com.

CAUTION: The use of any other accessory not recommended

for use with this tool could be hazardous.

Three Year Limited Warranty

DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D

EWALT (1-800-

433-9258). This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.

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In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our:

1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your D

EWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you can

return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained either in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-D

EWALT for a free

replacement.

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