Dewalt DWE46144N Instruction Manual - Page 12
Prior to Operation, OPERATION, Proper Hand Position Fig. J
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English 3. While depressing spindle lock button 4 , thread the sanding clamp nut 23 on spindle, piloting the raised hub on the clamp nut into the center of sanding 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. I 23 22 21 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 by hand. 3. Depress the spindle lock button 4 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). CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, wear work gloves when handling wire brushes and wheels. They can become sharp. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, wheel or brush must not touch guard when mounted or while in use. Undetectable damage could occur to the accessory, causing wires to fragment from accessory wheel or cup. Wire cup brushes or wire wheels install directly on the threaded spindle without the use of flanges. Use only wire brushes or wheels provided with a threaded hub. These accessories are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorised service center. 1. Place the tool on a table, guard up. 2. Thread the wheel on the spindle by hand. 3. Depress spindle lock button 4 and use a wrench on the hub of the wire wheel or brush to tighten the wheel. 4. To remove the wheel, reverse the above procedure. NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, properly seat the wheel hub before turning the tool on. Prior to Operation • Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel. Do not use excessively worn discs or wheels. • Be sure the backing and threaded locking flange are mounted correctly. Follow the instructions given in the Accessory Chart. • Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time. • Make sure the disc or wheel rotates in the direction of the arrows on the accessory and the tool. OPERATION 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. Proper Hand Position (Fig. J) 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 side handle 5 , with the other hand on the body of the tool, as shown in Figure H. 10
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