Operator's Manual

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Spindle
Backing pad
Disc nut
Sanding disc
Flange
the tool’s handle.
Installing/Removing/Cleaning
the Dust Screen
Using the dust screen will increase the performance
and extend the life of the tool.
1. To attach the dust screen, snap the screen over
nut clockwise. Tighten securely.
7. To remove backing pad and sanding disc, remove
the battery pack and reverse the procedure.
face, or blow clean with compressed air.
2. To remove the dust screen, pry it away from the
3. To clean the dust screen, tap against a hard sur-
General Operation
1.
2.
3. WARNING! Hold tool securely with both hands.
4.
If you have just installed an accessory or are be-
ginning a period of work, test the wheel by letting it
spin for one minute before applying it to the work-
piece. WARNING! Never use a accessory that has
been dropped. Out-of-balance or damaged acces-
sories can mar workpiece, damage the tool, and
cause stress that may cause accessory failure.
Use a clamp, vise or other practical means to hold
your work, freeing both hands to control the tool.
Start the tool.
NOTE: If the battery is inserted when the tool is
ON, the tool will not run. Turn the tool OFF, then
back ON to begin work.
5.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk
wear proper eye protection marked
of injury, always
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Controlled Start
The controlled start feature reduces the torque reac-
tion "jerk" when the trigger is pulled.
WARNING
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provided before and during grinding.
Paddle Switch Operation
To start the tool, grasp the handle and side handle
the paddle switch.
To stop the tool, release the paddle switch. Make
sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying
down the tool.
comes to a complete stop before laying it down.
Allow accessory to come to full speed before
beginning work.
Control pressure and surface contact between ac-
cessory and workpiece. WARNING! Never bang
accessory onto work.Too much pressure causes
accessory failure or slows speed.
Using Grinding Wheels
WARNING
The guard typ
wheel type to provide maximum
e must match the
protection for the operator if the wheel should
break.
When grinding, hold tool at a 5
o
to 15
o
angle, using
angle causes concentrated pressure on small areas
which may gouge or burn work surface.
For best result use only this portion of disc
Hold at a 5° to 15° angle
Using Cut-Off Wheels
Cut-Off Wheels are suited for small cut-off and shal-
low notching operations only.
WARNING
The guard type must match the
wheel type to provide maximum
protection for the operator if the wheel should
break.
When using a cut-off wheel, hold the tool as shown,
using only the edge of the wheel. WARNING! Using
the face of a Cut-Off Wheel (as in grinding) will cause
the Wheel to crack and break, resulting in serious
personal injury.
NOTE: When grinding, a Type 27 guard should be
used at all times.
NOTE: When using a cut-off wheel, a Type 1 guard
should be used at all times.