DeWalt DW402 - User Manual

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 (MAY04) Form No. 382900-02 DW402, 402G
Copyright © 2003
The following are trademarks for one or more D
EWALT 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.

DeWalt DW402 Specifications

General

No Load Speed	11, 000 RPM
Tool Weight	4.6 lbs
Spindle Lock	Yes
Spindle Thread	5/8\"-11
Tool Length	12 in
Wheel Diameter	4-1/2 inches
Power Source	Corded
Switch Type	Paddle

Summary

General Safety Instructions

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Precautions for safe use of electrical tools, including grounding and cord management.

Tool Use and Care

Operational Best Practices

Safe Operation and Maintenance

Pre-use Inspection and Handling

Tool Cleaning and Dust Precautions

Components and Assembly

Guard Assembly and Removal

Step-by-step instructions for fitting and removing the protective guard.

Spindle Lock and Accessory Mounting

Mounting Depressed Center Grinding Wheels

Procedure for correctly installing depressed center grinding wheels.

Mounting Wheels and Wire Brushes

Mounting Hubbed Wheels

Instructions for installing hubbed wheels onto the spindle.

Mounting Non-Hubbed Wheels

Procedure for mounting non-hubbed wheels using backing flanges.

Mounting Wire Brushes and Wheels

Guidance on attaching wire brushes and wheels to the grinder spindle.

Mounting Cutting Wheels and Backing Pads

Mounting Type 1 Cutting Wheels

Instructions for installing Type 1 cutting wheels, including safety warnings.

Mounting Sanding Backing Pads

Steps for attaching sanding backing pads and discs for finishing.

Operation

Paddle Switch Function

Surface Grinding Technique

Edge Grinding Safety

Specific Grinding and Sanding Techniques

Using Cutting Wheels

Surface Finishing with Flap Discs

Using Sanding Backing Pads

Usage Techniques and Maintenance

Wire Brush and Wheel Techniques

Cleaning and Lubrication