Traditional Dust Extractor Vacuum Hoses
Attach recommended dust extractor vacuum hose to dust
port
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Removing and Attaching Wheels (Fig. G)
This cutting shroud comes with four removable wheels
the metal base
which can be detached if not needed.
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1. Remove the clips
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holding the wheels to the base.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Remove the pivot pin
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To attach the wheels to the base, reinsert the pivot pin, slide
the wheels on their axles and secure the clips in place. Make
sure all four wheels are securely attached before using the
cutting shroud.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)
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
with the other hand on the body of the tool, as shown in
Figure H.
Variable Speed Dial (Fig. A)
The variable speed dial offers added tool control and enables
the tool to be used at optimum conditions to suit the accessory
and material.
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Turn the dial
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to the desired level. Turn the dial upward for
higher speed and downwards for lower speed.
Slider Switch (Fig. A)
CAUTION: 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 or accessory stops rotating.
Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop be fore
laying the tool down.
nOtE: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not switch
the tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow the cut-off
tool to run up to full speed before touching the work surface.
Lift the tool from the surface before turning the tool off. Allow
the tool to stop rotating before putting it down.
WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power supply,
be sure the slider switch is in the off position by pressing
the rear part of the switch and releasing. Ensure the slider
switch is in the off position as described above after any
interruption in power supply to the tool, such as the
activation of a ground fault interrupter, throwing of a
on
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circuit breaker, accidental unplugging, or power failure. If
the slider switch is locked on when the power is connected,
the tool will start unexpectedly.
To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF slider switch
the front of the tool. To stop the tool, release the ON/OFF
slider switch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch 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 slider switch and release.
Spindle Lock (Fig. B)
The spindle lock
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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.
Tuckpointing and Cutting Application
(Fig. A, H)
1. Set the desired depth of cut, see Depth of Cut Adjustment
under assembly and adjustments.
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2. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching it to the
work surface.
3. Position yourself so the open underside of the shroud and
the wheel are facing away from you.
4. Place the depth of cut shoe
surface and begin cut by plunging into the work surface.
The upper shroud
after the initial plunge.
nOtE: Keep the depth of cut shoe of the shroud against the
work surface to ensure proper dust collection.
5. With the shroud oriented as shown in Figure H, pull the
cut-off tool along the work surface.
nOtE: The cut-off tool should ONLY be used in the
direction indicated.
6. When finished with the cut, remove the tool from work
surface before turning off the tool. Allow the tool to stop
rotating before laying it down.
7. Push the side shroud button
shroud and start a new plunge and cut.
MAINTENANCE
Your D
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
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is provided to prevent the spindle from
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of the shroud onto the work
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will lock onto the lower shroud
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to release the upper
EngLIsh
toward
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