Dewalt DWE490-B2 Instruction Manual - Page 35
Motor, COMPONENTS FIG. A, ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS, Attaching the Side Handle Fig. B, Guards,
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Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. DeWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply. COMPONENTS (FIG. A) WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result. Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list of components. INTENDED USE Your angle grinder has been designed for professional grinding and cutting applications. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. This heavy-duty angle grinder is a professional power tool. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. Attaching the Side Handle (Fig. B) To install the side handle, thread the handle into one of the two positions and tighten securely by turning clockwise. Fig. B Guards CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding wheels, cutting wheels, sanding flap discs, wire brushes, and wire wheels. The tool may be used without a guard only when sanding with conventional sanding discs. CAUTION: When using a grinding wheel with a type 27, 28 or 29 guard, be sure that the bottom surface of the grinding wheel is inside the the guard lip. Mounting and Removing Guard (Fig. C) 1. Align the lugs with slots on the gear case cover. Position the guard facing backward, as shown. 2. Push the guard down until the guard lug engages and rotates freely in the groove on the gear case hub. English 3. Rotate guard into desired working position. The guard body should be positioned between the spindle and the operator to provide maximum operator protection. 4. Secure the guard on the gear case cover. You should be unable to rotate the guard by hand when the latch is in closed position. Do not operate grinder with a loose guard or clamp lever in open position. 5. To remove the guard, follow steps 1-4 of these instructions in reverse. Fig. C NOTE: The guard is preadjusted to the diameter of the gear case hub at the factory. If, after a period of time, the guard becomes loose, tighten the adjusting screw. Flaring Cup Wheel Guard WARNING: The flaring cup wheel guard is not included with this tool. Flaring cup wheels require proper flanges and guards. 4" (102 mm) flaring cup wheel guard and 6" (152 mm) flaring cup wheel guard are available as accessories and include proper flange. Failure to use the proper flange and guard can result in injury resulting from wheel breakage and wheel contact. Flanges and Wheels The grinder is equipped with a mount that should be used with all wheel types with the exception of flaring cup wheels. See the Accessories Chart for more information.The mount enabling easy wheel installation and removal. Spindle Lock (Fig. D) The spindle lock 2 is provided to prevent the spindle from rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate the spindle lock only when the tool is turned off, unplugged from the power supply, and has come to a complete stop. NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, do not engage the spindle lock while the tool is operating. Damage to the tool will result and attached accessory may spin off possibly resulting in injury. To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate the spindle further. 33