Dewalt DWE46125 Instruction Manual - Page 10
Proper Hand Position Fig. I, Tuckpointing and Cutting Application, Fig. A, I, MAINTENANCE, Cleaning
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English WARNING: For your own safety, read the instruction manual for both the grinding tool and the dust extractor vacuum before using any accessory. Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury and serious damage to the tool and the accessory. When servicing this tool, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: Hold the side handle and body of the tool firmly to maintain control of the tool at start up and during use and until the wheel stops rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop before laying the tool down. WARNING: The cutting shroud should only be used either (1) when all four wheels are attached and in good working condition or (2) when all four wheels are removed and the metal base is in good working condition. 1. Ensure all assembly and adjustment instructions have been completed. 2. Turn the dust extractor vacuum on as instructed in the dust extractor vacuum instruction manual. 3. Start grinder as instructed in tool instruction manual. NOTE: Allow the tool to reach full speed before applying to the work surface. Proper Hand Position (Fig. I) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction. Proper hand position requires one hand on the body of the tool and one hand on the side handle 28 . Fig. I 28 Tuckpointing and Cutting Application (Fig. A, I) 1. Set the desired depth of cut, see Depth of Cut Adjustment under Assembly and Adjustments. 2. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching it to the work surface. 3. Position yourself so the bottom of the metal base 3 and the wheel are facing away from you. 4. Place the metal base 3 of the shroud onto the work surface and begin cut by plunging into the work surface. The upper shroud 9 will lock onto the lower shroud 10 after the initial plunge. 8 NOTE: Keep the metal base of the shroud against the work surface to ensure proper dust collection. 5. With the shroud oriented as shown in Figure I, push the grinder forward along the work surface, or pull to the left if tuckpointing. NOTE: The grinder should ONLY be used in the direction indicated. 6. When finished with the cut, turn the tool off before removing it from work surface to limit exposure to dust. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down. 7. Push the front shroud button 7 to release the upper shroud and start a new plunge cut. MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Your DeWALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. Cleaning WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this procedure. WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. Accessories WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com. Repairs WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a DeWALT factory service center or a DeWALT authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.