Dewalt DWE43066N Instruction Manual - Page 13

Fig. J Angle 3. Maintain an appropriate angle between the tool and work surface. Refer to the chart according to particular function. Function Grinding Sanding with Flap Disc Sanding with Backing Pad Wire Brushing Angle 20˚-30˚ 5˚-10˚ 5˚-15˚ 5˚-10˚ 4. Maintain contact between the edge of the wheel and the work surface. -- If grinding, sanding with flap discs or wire brushing move the tool continuously in a forward and back motion to avoid creating gouges in the work surface. -- If sanding with a backing pad, move the tool constantly in a straight line to prevent burning and swirling of work surface. NOTE: Allowing the tool to rest on the work surface without moving will damage the work piece. 5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down. CAUTION: Use extra care when working over an edge, as a sudden sharp movement of grinder may be experienced. Precautions To Take When Working on a Painted Workpiece 1. Sanding or wire brushing of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women. 2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint: Personal Safety 1. No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding or wire brushing is being done until all clean up is completed. 2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing. NOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for the proper N.I.O.S.H. approved mask. English 3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust would settle on them. Environmental Safety 1. Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated. 2. Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mils thickness. 3. Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area. Cleaning and Disposal 1. All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently. 2. Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or other removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of through regular trash pick-up procedures. During clean up, children and pregnant women should be kept away from the immediate work area. 3. All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly before being used again. Edge Grinding and Cutting (Fig. K) 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. CAUTION: Wheels used for edge grinding and cutting may break or kick back if they bend or twist while the tool is being used. In all edge grinding/cutting operations, the open side of the guard must be positioned away from the operator. NOTICE: Edge grinding/cutting with a Type 27 wheel must be limited to shallow cutting and notching- less than 13 mm in depth when the wheel is new. Reduce the depth of cutting/notching equal to the reduction of the wheel radius as it wears down. Refer to the Accessories Chart for more information. Edge grinding/cutting with a Type 41 wheel requires usage of a Type 1 guard. 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/cutting rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed. 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 11