Important Operating and Safety Instructions
Carefully read all instructions before operating or servicing any Dynabrade®Abrasive Power Tool.
Warning: Hand, wrist and arm injury may result from repetitive work motion and overexposure to vibration.
Operating Instructions:
Warning: Eye, face, respiratory, sound and body protection must be worn while operating power tools. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Follow safety procedures posted in workplace.
1. With power source disconnected from tool, securely fasten abrasive/accessory on tool.
2. Connect power source to tool. Be careful not to depress switch in the process.
3. Hold tool by the motor housing only. One or two hands may be used. Do Not hold tool by head/housing assembly. Keep hands away from all grinding/sanding
edges and moving parts. A side handle is included for two hand operation of tool. (See “Installing Side Handle” Instructions.)
4. Slide and rock slide switch forward to start tool. Touch rear of side switch to release.
5. While tool is running, adjust belt tracking by turning 95218 Rough Adjustment Knob to the left or right accordingly, so as abrasive belt rides evenly over contact arm.
6. Always work off the return side of the abrasive belt. this will ensure superior tracking and reduce downtime of tool.
Abrasive Belt/Contact Arm Change Instructions:
To Change Belt: To Change Contact Arm Assembly:
1. Disconnect power source. 1. Disconnect power source.
2. Remove 40365 Belt Guard by pulling backwards and 2. Remove 40365 Belt Guard by pulling backwards and
upwards over the 40314 Button Latch Assembly. upwards over the 40314 Button Latch Assembly.
3. Pull back on tension arm assembly. 3. Pull back on tension arm assembly and remove abrasive belt.
4. Remove and replace abrasive belt and belt guard. 4. Remove 95218 Rough Adjustment Knob.
5. Connect power source. 5. Remove contact arm and replace with desired arm, making sure
6. Adjustment belt is tracking by turning 95218 Rough Adjustment Knob
that the tab on the end of the arm is facing downward.
to the left or right accordingly while machine is running. 6. Replace 95218 Knob.
7. Install abrasive belt and replace belt guard.
8. Connect power source and adjust belt tracking by turning 95218 Knob.
Housing Angle Adjustment: To pivot housing, loosen 95311 Screw on housing with the supplied 9/64" hex wrench (P/N – 95134). Pivot housing to desired angle
and retighten 95311 Screw.
Installing Side Handle: The side handle may be installed on either side of the gear case for right or left hand operation. Position the side handle on the side
offering the best comfort and control of the tool. To install, thread side handle into side handle socket on desired side of gear case and tighten securely.
Maintenance Instructions
Important: A Preventative Maintenance Program is recommended whenever portable power tools are used.
• Use only genuine Dynabrade replacement parts to insure quality. To order replacement parts, specify Model #, Serial # and RPM of your tool.
Routine Preventative Maintenance: Check free speed of Electric Dynafile
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II using a tachometer.
• Mineral spirits are recommended when cleaning the sanding heads. Do not use on electrical components or clean tool or parts with any solvents or oils
containing acids, esters, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons or nitro carbons. Blow the dirt from electrical components with air.
• DO NOT
clean or maintain tools with chemicals that have a low flash point (example: WD-40®).
• Tool labels must be kept legible at all times, if not, reorder label(s) and replace. User is responsible for maintaining specification information i.e.:
Model #, S/N, and RPM. (See Assembly Breakdown)
• Visually inspect plugs and cords for frays, visible damage and signs of deterioration. Replace damaged or worn components.
• Refer to Dynabrade's Warning/Safety Operating Instructions Tag (Reorder No. 95903) for safety information.
• Brush Changing – When the brushes wear down to a predetermined length, the tool is automatically shut off to prevent damage to the armature. Unplug tool and
remove brush caps (item #23) and replace brushes (item #22). Replace brush caps.
After maintenance is performed on tool check for excessive tool vibration. Check for excessive current leakage at 550 volts with a current leakage checker on all
screws and the gear case, if the electrical components have been disturbed during repair.
Handling and Storage:
• Use of tool rests, hangers and/or balancers is recommended.
• DO
NOT carry tool by cord.
• Protect abrasive accessories from exposure to water, solvents, high humidity, freezing temperature and extreme temperature changes.
• Store accessories in protective racks or compartments to prevent damage.
One Year Warranty
Following the reasonable assumption that any inherent defect which might prevail in a product will become apparent to the user within one year from the date of purchase, all equipment of our manufacture is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. We shall repair or replace at our
factory, any equipment or part thereof which shall, within one year after delivery to the original purchaser, indicate upon our examination to have been defective. Our
obligation is contingent upon proper use of Dynabrade tools in accordance with factory recommendations, instructions and safety practices. It shall not apply to
equipment which has been subject to misuse, negligence, accident or tampering in any way so as to affect its normal performance. Normally wearable parts such as
bearings, contact wheels, rotor blades, etc., are not covered under this warranty.
Machine Specifications
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Model Motor Motor Abrasive Belt Size Max. SFPM Weight Length Height
Number RPM Hp Inch (mm) Voltage Current Phase Frequency (SMPM) Pound (kg) Inch (mm) Inch (mm)
40500 12,000 1 1/4-3/4 (6-19) W x 18-24 (457-610) L 120 V (AC) 5 Amps 1 60 Hz 2,600 (790) 4.8 (2.2) 14.5 (356) 5.0 (127)