Dewalt DWE43116N Instruction Manual - Page 11

2. Install the unthreaded backing flange 3 on spindle 1 with the raised center (pilot) facing the wheel. 3. Place wheel 17 against the backing flange, centering the wheel on the raised center (pilot) of the backing flange. 4. While depressing the spindle lock button and with the hex depressions facing away from the wheel, thread the threaded locking flange 4 on spindle so that the lugs engage the two slots in the spindle. NOTE: If the wheel you are installing is more than 1/8" (3.17 mm) thick, place the threaded locking flange 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" (3.17 mm) thick or less, place the threaded locking flange on the spindle so that the raised section (pilot) is not against the wheel. Fig. E Over 1/8" (3.17 mm) wheels 1/8" Or less (3.17 mm) wheels Locking flange Locking flange Backing Flange Backing Flange 5. While depressing the spindle lock button, tighten the threaded locking flange 4 : a. Tighten the threaded locking flange using a wrench 16 . b. Tighten a keyless locking flange by hand. (Only use a keyless locking flange if it is in perfect condition.) 6. To remove the wheel, depress the spindle lock button and loosen the threaded locking flange. Fig. F 16 English guard is not required for these accessories, the guard may or may not fit correctly if used. WARNING: Failure to properly seat the clamp nut and/or pad could result in serious injury (or damage to the tool or wheel). WARNING: Proper guard must be reinstalled for grinding wheel, cutting wheel, sanding flap disc, wire brush or wire wheel applications after sanding applications are complete. 1. Place or appropriately thread backing pad 20 on the spindle. 2. Place the sanding disc 18 on the backing pad 20 . 3. While depressing spindle lock button 2 , thread the sanding clamp nut 19 on spindle, piloting the raised hub on the clamp nut into the center of sand­ ing 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. Fig. G 19 18 20 4 17 3 1 Mounting Sanding Backing Pads (Fig. G) NOTE: Use of a guard with sanding discs that use backing pads, often called fiber resin discs, is not required. Since a Mounting and Removing Hubbed Wheels (Fig. A) Hubbed wheels install directly on the spindle. Thread of accessory must match thread of spindle. 1. Remove backing flange by pulling away from tool. 2. Thread the wheel on the spindle 1 by hand. 3. Depress the spindle lock button 2 and use a wrench to tighten the hub of the wheel. 4. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel. NOTICE: Failure to properly seat the wheel before turning the tool on may result in damage to the tool or the wheel. Mounting Wire Cup Brushes and Wire Wheels (Fig. A) WARNING: Failure to properly seat the brush/wheel could result in serious injury (or damage to the tool or wheel). 9