Dewalt D28494N Instruction Manual - Page 18

399080-02 rev 11/15/02 10:13 AM Page 14 English 3. Securely tighten the two clamping screws (W) supplied with the guard. MOUNTING FLARING CUP WHEEL 1. Remove the soft mount (F). 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. F P O 3. Maintain a 5˚ to 10˚ angle between the tool and the work surface. 5˚-10˚ 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. WARNING: A closed, cutting wheel guard is not included with this tool. Cutting wheels require proper flanges and guards. A 7" cutting 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. 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. 2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing the tool to 3. Rotate guard (Q) into desired working posi- operate at high speed. tion. The guard body should be positioned Q 14