Dewalt DWE46266N Instruction Manual 1 - Page 10

English Fig. C 17 16 4. To position the guard: One-touchTM: Rotate the guard clockwise into the desired working position. Press and hold the guard release lever 15 to rotate the guard in the counter- clockwise direction. Two-touchTM: Press and hold the guard release lever 15 . Rotate the guard clockwise or counter- 15 clockwise into the desired working position. NOTE: The guard body should be positioned between the spindle and the operator to provide maximum operator protection. The guard release lever should snap into one of the alignment holes 13 on the guard collar. This ensures that the guard is secure. 5. To remove the guard, follow steps 1-3 of these instructions in reverse. Fig. D 12 11 18 One-TouchTM Two-TouchTM Setting Guard Adjustment Options To adjust the guard release lever 15 for desired adjustment option: 1. Remove screw 16 using a T20 bit. 2. Remove the guard release lever taking note of the spring position. Choose the end of the lever for the desired adjustment option. One-touch will use the slanted end of the lever 15 to engage the alignment holes 13 on the guard collar. Two-touch will use the squared end to engage the alignment holes 13 on the guard collar. 3. Replace the lever, positioning the chosen end under the spring 17 . Ensure the lever is in proper contact with the spring. 4. Replace screw and torque to 2.0-3.0N-m. Ensure proper installation with spring return function by depressing guard release lever 15 . Mounting Guard (Fig. D) CAUTION: Prior to mounting guard, ensure the screw, lever, and spring are fitted correctly before mounting the guard. 1. With the spindle facing the operator, press and hold the guard release lever 15 . 2. Align the lugs 12 on the guard with the slots 18 on the gear case cover. 3. Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage and rotate them in the groove on the gear case cover. Release the guard release lever. 13 15 To Adjust the Heavy-Duty Cut-off Guard (Fig. D, E) When application allows and/or greater guard coverage is preferred, the outer guard 11 can be adjusted closed by pressing the guard opening adjustment lever 9 and rotating the outer guard to the desired position. Fig. E 9 Gear Case Orientation DWE46266N is sold with the spindle-side of the gear case facing to the left relative to the switch or trigger facing down. This position is ideal for cutting applications. The gear case can be repositioned to a different orientation if preferred by the user. CAUTION: Do not reposition the gear case when using the stock adjustable cut-off guard. 8