Adjustable Depth Stop
Your tool is equipped with an adjustable stop.
Your cutting depth can be pre-set and/or re-
peated by using the depth stop (Fig. 1).
1. Loosen the depth stop lock knob.
2. Depress adjustable depth stop button, move
to desired position on depth bracket, and re-
lease button to secure stop in place.
3. Place foot against workpiece, push down on
tool until it stops.
4. To secure and hold foot and guard as-
sembly at desired depth of cut. Move foot to
desired depth of cut and securely tighten the
depth stop lock knob.
Tuckpointing Guard
using abrasive wheels including Diamond
wheels. Always keep guard between you
and your work while operating this tool.
Position the guard such that the dust port
does not interfere with the On/Off switch.
The GWS13-52TG can only be used with the
tuckpointing guard provided.
Slide On-Off Switch With Lock
tool, since torque from the motor can
cause the tool to twist.
The tool is switched "ON" by the switch button
located at the side of the motor housing. The
switch can be locked in the "ON" position, a
convenience for long grinding operations.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" without locking
it, slide the switch button forward by applying
pressure ONLY at the REAR portion of the
button. When pressure is released the switch
button will snap to "OFF" position.
TO LOCK THE SWITCH "ON" , slide the switch
button forward and press "IN" the FRONT por-
tion.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply press
and release the REAR portion of the button.
Switch is spring loaded and will snap back au-
tomatically.
Start the tool before applying to work and let
the tool come to full speed before contacting
the workpiece. Lift the tool from the work be-
fore releasing the switch. DO NOT turn the
Operating Instructions
Tuckpointing
must be attached when
Hold the tool with both
hands while starting the
switch "ON" and "OFF" while the tool is under
load; this will greatly decrease the switch life.
tion system. Always wear approved dust
mask.
Your tool is equipped with a dust port for dust
extraction. To use this feature, insert adapter
into dust port (Fig. 2), then insert vacuum
hose (optional accessory) into the adapter
and connect the opposite end of the hose to a
shop vacuum cleaner.
Always make sure the vacuum cleaner that
you use is designed for extraction of masonry
dust.
guard
The auxiliary handle, used to guide and bal-
ance the tool can be bolted to either side of
the spindle housing depending on personal
preference and comfort. Always use the auxil-
iary handle for maximum control and ease of
operation.
This tool is intended to be used as a tuckpoint-
er. It is used to remove deteriorating mortar
joints so that they can be replaced with new
mortar.
For best tuckpointing results use 1/4" thick dry
diamond segmented wheel.
Fig. 6
11
Dust Extraction
This tool must only be
used with a dust extrac-
Auxiliary Handle
Tuckpointing