For continuous operation, slide the
switch (B) toward the front of the tool
and press the forward part of the
switch inward. To stop the tool while
operating in continuous mode, press
the rear part of the switch and release.
LOCK-ON BUTTON (FIG. 6)
DWE402, DWE402G
The lock-on button (K) offers
increased comfort in extended use
applications. To lock the tool on,
push the lock-off lever (C) toward
the back of the tool then depress
the paddle switch (A). With the
tool running, depress the lock-on
button (K). The tool will continue
to run after the paddle switch is
released. To unlock the tool, depress
and release the paddle switch. This
will cause the tool to stop.
CAUTION: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool
to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning
the tool off.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON (FIG. 7)
The spindle lock button (D) is provided to
prevent the spindle from rotating when
installing or removing wheels. Operate the
spindle lock button only when the tool is
turned off, the tool is unplugged, and the
wheel has come to a complete stop.
FIG. 5
B
FIG. 6
K
A
C
FIG. 7
D
13
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, do not engage
the spindle lock button 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 (D) and rotate the
spindle until you are unable to rotate the spindle further.
Mounting and Using Depressed Center
Grinding Wheels, Sanding Flap Discs and
Hubbed Wheels
CAUTION: Always use the correct guard per the instructions
in this manual.
MOUNTING NON-HUBBED WHEELS (FIG. 8, 9)
Depressed center Type 27 and Type 42 grinding wheels must be
used with included flanges. See pages 10 and 11 of this manual
for more information.
1. Install the unthreaded backing flange
(G) on spindle (E) with the raised
section (pilot) against the wheel. Be
sure the backing flange recess is
seated onto the flats of the spindle by
pushing and twisting the flange before
placing wheel.
2. Place wheel against the backing
flange, centering the wheel on the
raised section (pilot) of the backing
flange.
FIG. 8
H
G
E