DeWalt D28474 User Manual

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 (APR04-CD-1)
Form No. 399080-03 D28474, D28493, D28493G, D28494, D28494G, D28499, D28497
Copyright © 2003
The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the
array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
ACCESSORY
7''
Type 27
Grinding
Wheel
9''
Type 27
Grinding
Wheel
6''
Abrasive
Cup
Stone
5''
Abrasive
Cup
Stone
4''
Abrasive
Cup
Stone
6''
Wire
Wheel
4''
Wire
Cup
Brush
6''
Wire
Cup
Brush
7''
Diamond
Cup
Wheel
7''
Sanding
Flap
Disc
9''
Sanding
Disc
7''
Type 1
Diamond
or
Abrasive
Wheel
7''
Sanding
Disc
D28493N
5000 rpm
OPTIMAL CAPABLE CAN NOT BE USED
D28494S
6000 rpm
D28494N
6000 rpm
D28474W
8000 rpm
REQUIRED
GUARD
Must Be
Used with
D284937
Must Be
Used with
D284939
Must Be
Used with
D284936
Must Be
Used with
D284936
Must Be
Used with
D284934
Must Be
Used with
D284937
/D284939
Must Be
Used with
D284937
/D284939
Must Be
Used with
D284937
/D284939
Must Be
Used with
D284937
Must Be
Used with
D284937
Must Be
Used with
D284931
Application Information

DeWalt D28474 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	D28474
Category	Grinder
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Instructions

Electrical Safety

Essential precautions for safe electrical operation and grounding.

Personal Safety

Key advice for operator alertness, proper attire, and avoiding hazards.

Tool Use and Care

Tool Use and Care Guidelines

Guidelines for proper operation, maintenance, and care of power tools.

Specific Safety Rules for Grinders

Accessory Speed and Guard Requirements

Ensuring accessories match tool speed and proper guard usage.

Pre-Operation Checks and Startup

Procedures for inspecting wheels and safe tool startup.

Safe Operation Practices

Handling, sparking, and tool cleaning guidelines for safe operation.

Health Hazards from Dust Exposure

Information on chemical exposure risks from dust and protective measures.

Features

Switch Operation

Side Handle Positioning

Guidance on positioning the side handle for optimal control.

Spindle Lock Mechanism

Accessories and Attachments

Choosing Correct Guards and Flanges

Accessory Speed Rating Requirements

Requirement for accessory speed ratings to meet or exceed tool speed.

Assembly and Adjustments

Attaching the Side Handle

Step-by-step instructions for installing the side handle.

Operation

Switch Functionality

Trigger Operation

Trigger Operation with Lock-On

Mounting and Using Depressed Center Grinding Wheels and Sanding Flap Discs

Guard Information

Crucial details regarding the mandatory use and function of guards.

Mounting and Removing Guard

Step-by-step instructions for attaching and detaching the guard.

Mounting Hubbed Wheels

Procedure for mounting and removing hubbed accessory wheels.

Mounting Non-Hubbed Wheels

Instructions for mounting non-hubbed wheels using accessory flanges.

Surface Grinding Techniques

Edge Grinding Techniques

Surface Finishing with Flap Discs

Mounting and Using Sanding Backing Pads

Mounting Sanding Backing Pads

Using Sanding Backing Pads

Mounting and Using Wire Brushes and Wire Wheels

Mounting Wire Brushes and Wheels

Using Wire Brushes and Wheels

Mounting and Using Flaring Cup (Type 11) Wheel

Mounting Flaring Cup Wheel Guard

Mounting Flaring Cup Wheel

Using a Flaring Cup Wheel

Mounting and Using Cutting (Type 1) Wheels

Mounting Closed (Type 1) Guard

Mounting Cutting Wheels

Using Cutting Wheels

Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for regular cleaning of the tool housing.