3. Rotate guard (I) into desired working position. The guard body
should be positioned between the spindle and the operator to
provide maximum operator protection.
4. Close the guard latch to 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. If rotation is possible, tighten the adjusting
screw (P) with clamp lever in the closed position. Do not operate
grinder with a loose guard or clamp lever in open position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so
that the arrows are aligned and pull up on the guard.
NOTE: If, after a period of time, the guard
becomes loose, tighten the adjusting
screw (P) with the clamp lever in the closed
position.
CAUTION: Do not tighten adjusting
screw with clamp lever in open position.
Undetectable damage to guard or
mounting hub may result.
MOUNTING CUTTING WHEELS
CAUTION: Matching diameter backing flange and threaded clamp
nut (included with tool) must be used for cutting wheels.
1. Place the unthreaded backing flange on spindle with the raised
section (pilot) facing up. The raised section (pilot) on the backing
flange will be against the wheel when the wheel is installed.
2. Place the wheel on the quick-change backing flange, centering
the wheel on the raised section (pilot).
3. Install the threaded clamp nut with the raised section (pilot) facing
away from the wheel.
4. Depress the spindle lock button and tighten clamp nut with a
5. To remove the wheel, grasp and turn while depressing the spindle
USING CUTTING WHEELS (FIG. 20)
WARNING: Do not use edge grinding/ cutting
wheels for surface grinding applications because
these wheels are not designed for side pressures
encountered with surface grinding. Wheel
breakage and injury may result.
FIG. 19
1. Allow tool to reach full speed before touching
2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface,
P
3. Once a cut is begun and a notch is established in the workpiece,
4. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect it from power source before installing and
removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.
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wrench.
lock button.
tool to work surface.
allowing tool to operate at high speed.
Cutting rate is greatest when the tool
operates at high speed.
do not change the angle of the cut. Changing the angle will cause
the wheel to bend and may cause wheel breakage.
the tool to stop rotating before setting it down.
FIG. 20