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Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the mounted
side handle, with the other hand on the mainhandle.
Fig.G
Prior to Operation
• Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel. Do not
use excessively worn discs orwheels.
• Be sure the inner and outer flange are
mountedcorrectly.
• Make sure the disc or wheel rotates in the direction of
the arrows on the accessory and thetool.
Switches
CAUTION: Hold the side handle and body of the tool
firmly to maintain control of the tool at start up and
during use and until the wheel or accessory stops
rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to a complete
stop be fore laying the tooldown.
NOTE: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not
switch the tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow
the grinder to run up to full speed before touching the work
surface. Lift the tool from the surface before turning the tool
off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before putting itdown.
Slider Switch (Fig. A)
WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power
supply, be sure the slider switch is in the off position
by pressing the rear part of the switch and releasing.
Ensure the slider switch is in the off position as
described above after any interruption in power
supply to the tool, such as the activation of a ground
fault interrupter, throwing of a circuit breaker,
accidental unplugging, or power failure. If the slider
switch is locked on when the power is connected, the
tool will startunexpectedly.
To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF slider switch
1
toward
the front of the tool. To stop the tool, release the ON/OFF
sliderswitch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch toward the front
of the tool and press the forward part of the switch inward.
To stop the tool while operating in continuous mode, press
the rear part of the slider switch andrelease.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Your D
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper
tool care and regularcleaning.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the
risk of eye injury, always wear approved eye protection
when performingthis.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by
, have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
servicecenter.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement) should
be performed by a
factory service center
or a
authorized service center. Always use
identical replacementparts.