DeWalt D28494N TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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D28474/D28493/D28494/D28499 Heavy Duty Large Angle Grinders

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General Safety Instructions

//_ WARNING! Read and understand allinstructions. Failure to follow all instructions

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

z_ 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 oper-

ating 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 adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.

If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, ground- ing provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. This tool uses grounded construction (3 prong plug) to

provide a means to transfer electrical energy safely away from the

user in the event the tool electrically malfunctions, breaks down, or the tool case becomes live. Damage to, or loss of, one of the 3 plug blades; damage to the plug or cord, or failure to have the tool plugged into a verified and continuously grounded electrical system, may result in electric shock, serious injury, or death. To avoid these risks of injury, the tool must, at all times, be main- tained and in proper working order (cord, plug blades) and

plugged into a continuously grounded electrical system. (See

also "Cleaning'in the Maintenance section, page 15.)

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 exten-

sion cord marked "W-A " or "W." These cords are rated for out-

door use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Tool Nameplate Ampere Rating

More Not More

Than Than

12A 16A

25ft. I 50ft. I 100ft. I 150ft.

14 AWG I 12 AWG I not recommended

120 V Power Supply

Total Length of Cord in Feet

Minimum AWG

m m

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 medica- tion. 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 clothes, 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 tools 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 manu- facturer 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 per-

sonnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified per-

sonnel 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

Specific Safety Rules for Grinders

Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects

operator from broken wheel fragments and wheel contact. Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recom- mended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories

running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. Refer to the table below. Accessory ratings are above rated no-load tool speeds because actual tool speeds may vary.

NOTE: The rated no load tool speed is printed on the name plate and

embossed on the gear case.

Rated no (no load)

Tool Speed

5000 RPM 6000 RPM

8000 RPM

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 "five" wire will make exposed metal

parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

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

grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious injury, electric shock or elec-

trocution.

z_ Before using, inspect recommended accessory for cracks or

flaws. If such a crack or flaw is evident, discard the accessory. The accessory should also be inspected whenever you think the tool may have been dropped.

Minimum

Accessory

Rating

5500 RPM 6600 RPM

8500 RPM

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./f 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 fine with the wheel This includes the operator.

In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel for

cracks and flaws. Direct sparks away from operator, bystanders or flammable

materials. Sparks may be produced while using a sander or grinder. 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. Use extra care when grinding into a corner because a sudden,

sharp movement of the grinder may be experienced when the wheel contacts a secondary surface.

z_ Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.

Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

_WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chem- icals 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, and work with approved safety equip- ment, 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.

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

symbols and definitions are as follows:

V ............ volts

Hz .......... hertz

min .......... minutes

.... ........direct current

[] ............ Class II Construction

z_ .......... safety alert symbol

A ............ amperes

W............ watts

"_ .......... alternating current

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

............ earthing terminal

.../min ....revolutions or

reciprocations

per minute

FAMILIARIZATION

Large Angle Grinders and Large Angle Sanders are designed for heavy material removal in extended use applications. The following

grinders and sanders are described in this manual. D28474 7" Angle Grinder D28493 9" Angle Grinder D28494 7"/9" Angle Grinder D28497 7"/9" Angle Sander D28499 7"/9" Angle Grinder

8,000 rpm 5,000 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm

Components

A. Trigger Switch C. Spindle Lock E. Spindle G. Rubber Bumper

B. Lock On Button D. Side Handle F. Soft Mount

C G

Features

SWITCH The tool is controlled by a trigger switch (A). A lock-on button (B)

provides increased comfort in extended use applications. ROTATING REAR HANDLE (D28499 ONLY)

The rear handle can be positioned 30°, 60°, and 90° left and right of center position.

ROTATING GEAR CASE (D28474, D28493, D28494, D28497) For applications in which a tool will be dedicated for uses in edge grinding and finishing work, the gear case may be rotated 90° left or right of its original position. See page 8 for instructions on rotating the gear case.

MULTIPLESIDEHANDLEPOSITIONS Thesidehandlecanbeproperlypositionedinfivelocationsbased

onpersonalpreferenceandapplication.Thesidehandlemustbe usedatalltimestomaintainpropercontrolofthetool.

RUBBERBUMPER Thegearcaserubberbumpermaywearwith

use.Thebumpercanbereplacedwithpart number397711-00availableat extracost

fromDEWALTauthorizedservicecenters.

Replacementshouldbe performedby DEWALTauthorizedservicecentersor

qualifiedservicepersonnel. SPINDLELOCK C

Thespindlelockpinisprovidedtopreventthe spindlefromrotatingwheninstallingorremoving

wheels.Operatethespindlelockpinonlywhen

thetoolisturnedoffandunpluggedfromthe powersource.Toengagethelock,depressthe spindlelockbutton(C)androtatethespindle untilyouareunabletorotateitfurther.

z_CAUTION: Never depress the spindle lock button while the grinder

is running. Never turn on the grinder while the spindle lock button is depressed. Damage to your tool or personal injury may result.

SOFT MOUNT The grinder is equipped with a soft mount, enabling easy wheel

installation and removal.

Accessories and Attachments

It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and

flanges to use with grinder accessories. See the chart on pages

5-7 for information on choosing the correct accessories.

Sanding Flap Discs

soR mount

Type 27 guard

D284937/D284939

hubbed sanding flap

disc

NOTE: Wheel size must match guard size; i.e., a new 7" wheel may not be used with a 9" guard. The bottom surface of wheel must be inside the bend of the guard lip.

soft mount

Type 27 guard

D284937/D284939

backing flange

54339-00

non-hubbed sanding

flap disc

clamp nut 22191-00

Grinding Wheels

Sanding Discs

soft mount

Type 27 guard

D284937/D284939

Type 27 hubbed wheel

soft mount

Type 28 guard

D284938

Type 28 hubbed wheel

soft mount

Type 27 guard

D284937/D284939

backing flange

54339-00

Type 27 non-hubbed

wheel

clamp nut 22191-00

NOTE: Wheel size must match guard size; i.e., a new 7" wheel may not be used with a

9" guard. The bottom surface of wheel must be inside the bend of the guard lip.

soft mount

Type 28 guard

D284938

backing flange

54339-00

Type 28 non-hubbed

wheel

clamp nut 22191-00

soft mount

rubber backing pad

DW4947

sanding disc

clamp nut

included with

D4947

Wire Wheels

soft mount

Type 27 guard

D284937/D284939

wire cup brush

Flaring Cup Stones

Type 11flaring cup guard

D284934--4" D284936--6"

backing flange

9Ogggg OO ID284c

Cutting Wheels

Type 1 guard

D284931

backing flange

_NOO7N N_

ID284932 backing flange and clamp nut I

Type 1 guard

D284931

backing flange

_NOO7N NN

soft mount

Type 27 guard

D284937/D284939

wire wheel

flaring cup stone

abrasive cutting wheel

clamp nut

NOTE: Wheel size must match guard size; i.e., a 7" wheel may not be used with a 9" guard.

diamond cutting wheeI

Z_CAUTION: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.

ATTACHM ENTS Attachments designed specifically for this grinder can be

purchased through DEWALT dealers and DEWALT Factory Service centers.

D284939 9"Type 27 guard D284948 9"Type 28 guard D284937 7"Type 27 guard D284936 6" Type 11 Flaring cup guard with flange D284934 4" Type 11 Flaring cup guard with flange D284933 Type 11 flaring cup wheel backing flange D284932 Type 1 Flange set

D284931 7"Type 1 Guard 054339-00 Grinding backing flange 22191-00 Clamp nut

61820-01 Wheel Wrench 445928-01 Soft mount spindle protector

397711-00 Rubber gear case bumper

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

Attaching the Side Handle

To install the side handle, thread the handle into one of the five positions listed below and tighten securely by turning clockwise.

• Two front positions: Forward handle positions are designed for optimized balance in surface finishing applications.

• Two rear positions: Rear handle positions are designed for optimized balance in edge grinding applications.

• One top position: Top handle position is ,_-_ .......

designed for edge grinding applications. _

NOTE: D28497 includes only three handle

positions. _iL _

Rotating the Rear Handle

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. Unlock the rear handle by Ago° pulling out the Handle Re-

lease Lever (G) as shown. 60"

2. Rotate handle into available 0°, 30°, 60°, or 90° position

left OR right of center.

3. Push in the handle release lever.

4. Before turning the tool on, ensure that the handle is locked into a position and the handle release lever has returned to the orig-

inal position flush with the tool housing.

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

2.Withoutseparatingthegearcasefrommotorhousing,rotatethe gearcaseheadtodesiredposition.

NOTE:Ifthegearcaseandmotorhousingbecomeseparatedby

morethan1/8",thetoolmustbeservicedandre-assembledbya

DEWALTservicecenter.Failureto havethetoolservicedmaycause brush,motorandbearingfailure.

3.Re-installscrewsto attachthe

gearcasetothemotorhousing. Tightenscrewsto 20 in Ibs 90° torque.Overtighteningcould 90° causescrewstostrip.

OPERATION

Power Source

Plug the Large Angle Grinder into a dedicated electrical circuit. Operating this tool on a circuit with other tools will decrease tool performance.

Switch

z_CAUTION: Before connecting the tool to a power source or after a power failure, depress and release the trigger switch (A) once

without depressing the lock-on button (B) to B ensure that the switch is in the off position. If the trigger switch is locked on, the tool will start unexpectedly when power is reconnect-

ed to the tool Hold the side handle and rear handle firmly to maintain control of tool at

start up and during use.

TRIGGER OPERATION To turn the tool on, depress the trigger switch (A). The tool will

remain running while the trigger is depressed. Turn the tool off by releasing the trigger.

TRIGGER OPERATION WITH LOCK-ON FEATURE To turn tool on, depress trigger. Depress and hold lock-on button

(B) while releasing trigger. Lock-on button will remain depressed and tool will remain on.

Toturn the tool off, depress and release trigger. The lock pin button will pop out, permitting the trigger to disengage and causing the tool

to turn off. NOTE: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to

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

Z_CAUTION: Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop

before setting the tool down.

REMOVAL OF LOCK-ON FEATURE The lock-on button can be permanently removed without compro-

mising compliance with regulatory agencies shown on the tool's nameplate. Removal of the lock pin must be done by a DEWALT

Service Center.

Mounting and Using Depressed Center

Grinding Wheels and Sanding Flap

Discs

MOUNTING AND REMOVING GUARD

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT

GUARDS GRINDING

WHEEL

Guards must be used with all grinding wheels, SURFACE

sanding flap discs, wire brushes and wire wheels. The tool may be used without a guard

only when sanding with conventional sanding

discs. DEWALT models D28493, D28494,

D28474, D28499 are provided with a guard LIP

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,

wire brushes and wire wheels. Grinding and cutting with wheels

other than Type 27 and 29 require different accessory guards not

included with the tool. Mounting instructions for these accessory

guards are included in the accessory package.

CAUTION: When using a grinding wheel with a Type 27, 28, or

29 guard, be sure that the bottom surface of the grinding wheel is

inside the the guard lip. Z_CAUTION: DEWALT model D28497 Angle Sander may only be

used for grinding by using appropriate accessory guard.

1. Open the guard latch (H), and align the lugs with slots on the gear case cover. Position the guard facing back-

ward, as shown.

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 into the desired

working position that provides maximum protection to the user

as shown.

4. Close the guard latch to secure the guard on the gear case.You should be

unable to rotate the guard by hand when the latch is closed. Do not oper-

ate the grinder with a loose guard or the clamp lever in open position.

5. To remove the guard, follow the proce- dure above in reverse order.

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 (I) with clamp in the closed position. I

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.

MOUNTING AND REMOVING HUBBED WHEELS Hubbed wheels install directly on the 5/8" -- 11 threaded spindle.

1. Thread the wheel on the spindle by hand, seating the wheel against the soft mount.

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

3. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel.

_CAUTION: Failure to properly seat the wheel against the soft

mount before turning the tool on may result in damage to the tool or the wheel

MOUNTING NON-HUBBED WHEELS Depressed center, Type 27 grinding wheels must be used with

available accessory flanges. See the chart on pages 5-7 of this manual for more information.

1.Installthemetalbackingflange(J)onspindle (E)againstthesoftmount.

2.Placewheelagainstthebackingflange,cen- teringthewheelonthebackingflangepilot.

3.Whiledepressingthespindlelockbutton, threadtheclampnut(K)onspindle,piloting theraisedhubonclampnutinthecenterof grindingwheel.

4. Tightentheclampnutwithawrench.

5.Reversetheaboveproceduretoremovethe

wheel.

SURFACE GRINDING WITH GRINDING WHEELS

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

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, to allow the tool to operate 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 setting 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 wheel, use a closed, Type 1 guard. 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 work surface, to allow the tool to operate at high speed.

3. Protect yourself during edge finishing by directing the open side of the guard away from you.

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

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

z_WARNING: Do not use edge grinding wheels for surface grind-

ing applications because edge grinding 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 tool to work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, to allow the tool to operate 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 setting it down.

Mounting and Using Sanding Backing Pads

Sanding pads and sanding discs must be rated above minimum accessory speed as shown on tool. Recommended sanding back-

ing pads and sanding discs are available at extra cost from DEWALT service centers and DEWALT dealers.

NOTE: Guard may be removed for sanding applications with backing pads and sanding discs. Sanding flap discs are considered

grinding wheels by ANSI standards and require the use of a guard. (See Mounting and Using Depressed Center Grinding Wheels and

Sanding Flap Discs).

MOUNTING SANDING BACKING PADS

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.

CAUTION: Proper guard must be re-installed for grinding wheel,

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

1. Place or appropriately thread rubber backing \

pad (L) down to soft mount.

2. Place the sanding disc (M) on the rubber

backing pad (L).

3. While depressing spindle lock, thread clamp ":

nut (N) on spindle, piloting the raised hub on the clamp nut into the center of sanding disc and backing pad.

4. Tighten the clamp nut with the proper wrench. L

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

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 coarser 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 work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing tool to oper- ate 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 sur- face.

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 sur- face without moving, or moving the tool in a circular motion causes burning and swirling marks on the work surface.

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

Mounting and Using Wire Brushes

and Wire Wheels

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.

Wire brushes and wire wheels must be rated above minimum accessory speed as shown on tool. Use only wire brushes and wheels provided with a 5/8" - 11 threaded hub. A Type 27 guard is

required when using wire brushes and wheels. Z_CAUTION: Wear work gloves when handling wire brushes or

wheels. Wire brushes and wheels can become sharp.

MOUNTING WIRE BRUSHES AND WIRE WHEELS

1. Thread the wheel on the spindle by hand, seating the wheel against the soft mount.

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

3. To remove the wheel, depress the spindle lock button and use a wrench on the hub of the wire brush or wheel to loosen it.

NOTE: Failure to properly seat the wheel hub against the soft

mount before turning the tool on may result in damage to the 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 tool to reach full speed before touching tool to work surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, to allow the tool to operate 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.

Mounting and Using Flaring Cup

(Type 11) Wheel

MOUNTING FLARING CUP WHEEL GUARD z_WARNING: The flaring cup wheel guard is not included with

this tooL Flaring cup wheels require proper flanges and guards. 4" flaring cup wheel guard D284934 and 6" flaring cup wheel guard D284936 are available as accessories and include proper flange. Failure to use the proper flange and guard can result in injury resulting from wheel breakage and wheel contact.

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. Install the guard as shown.

2. Guard body should be positioned between the spindle and the

operator to provide maximum operator protection.

3.Securelytightenthe twoclamping screws(W)suppliedwiththeguard...

1. Remove the soft mount (F).

MOUNTING FLARING CUP WHEEL

2. Install the flaring cup wheel backing W flange, aligning the flats on spindle (O)

with the flats on backing flange (P).

3. Thread the flaring cup wheel on spindle by hand, seating wheel against backing flange.

4. Depress the spindle lock button and tighten the wheel by hand.

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

CAUTION: Failure to properly seat the wheel against backing

flange before turning the tool on may result in damage to the tool or the wheel

NOTE: Adjust the guard skirt so that only 1/8" of the wheel is exposed by loosening the bolts, allowing the guard to lengthen. Tighten the guard skirt bolts securely before using the grinder.

USING A FLARING CUP WHEEL

Flaring cup wheels are designed for heavy material removal.

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

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing the tool to operate at high speed.

3. Maintain a 5°to 10°angle between the tool and the 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 setting it down.

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. Z_WARNING: A closed, cutting wheel guard is not included with this

tooL Cutting wheels require proper flanges and guards. A 7" cutting guard, D284931, is available as an accessory and includes proper,

matching flanges. Failure to use proper flange and guard can result in injury resulting from wheel breakage and wheel contact.

MOUNTING CLOSED (TYPE 1) GUARD H

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. Open the guard latch (H), and align the lugs with slots on the gear case cover. Position

the guard facing backward, as shown.

2. Push the guard down until the guard lug engages and rotates freely in the groove on

the gear case hub.

3. Rotate guard (Q) into desired working posi- tion. The guard body should be positioned Q

betweenthespindleandtheoperatortoprovidemaximumoper- atorprotection.

4. Closetheguardlatchtosecuretheguardonthegearcase cover.Youshouldbeunabletorotatetheguardbyhandwhen thelatchisinclosedposition.Donotoperategrinderwitha looseguardorclampleverinopenposition.

NOTE:Theguardispre-adjustedtothe erofthegearcasehubatthefactory.If,aftera periodoftime,theguardbecomesloose,tight- entheadjustingscrew(I)withtheclamplever

intheclosedposition. I

CAUTION:Do not tighten adjusting screw with clamp lever in

open position. Undetectable damage to guard or mounting hub may

result.

MOUNTING CUTTING WHEELS

1. Remove Soft Mount (F).

2. Install wheel backing flange, aligning flats on spindle (O) with flats on backing flange (R).

3. Place the wheel on the backing flange, centering the wheel on

the backing flange pilot.

4. Install the clamp nut, ensuring that the wheel remains centered on the backing flange. O

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

6. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel.

USING CUTTING WHEELS

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

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing tool to oper- ate at high speed.

3. Once you begin a cut, maintain the angle of the cutting wheel to the work surface. This will keep you from bending the wheel

which could result in wheel breakage and injury.

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

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Z_WARNING: Blowing dust and grit out of the motor housing using clean, dry compressed air is a necessary regular maintenance pro-

cedure. Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electrical shock or electrocu-

tion if not frequently cleaned out. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY

GLASSES.

Z_CAUTION: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tooL Use a clean, dry rag only.

Lubrication

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

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