DeWalt DWE4204 - Page 15

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To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF slider switch(G)
toward the front of the tool. To stop the tool, release
the ON/OFF sliderswitch.
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 andrelease.
PADDLE SWITCH (FIG. 1) (DWE4202, DWE4203, DWE4213)
1. To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever(I)
toward the back of the tool, then depress the
paddle switch(H). The tool will run while the
switch isdepressed.
2. Turn the tool off by releasing the paddleswitch.
Spindle Lock (fig. 1)
The spindle lock(A) is provided to prevent the
spindle from rotating when installing or removing
wheels. Operate the spindle lock only when the tool
is turned off, unplugged from the power supply, and
has come to a completestop.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage
to the tool, do not engage the spindle
lock while the tool is operating. Damage
to the tool will result and attached
accessory may spin off possibly
resultingininjury.
To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button
and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate
the spindlefurther.
Using Depressed Centre Grinding
Wheels
SURFACE GRINDING WITH GRINDING WHEELS
1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before
touching the tool to the worksurface.
2. Apply minimum pressure to the work surface,
allowing the tool to operate at high speed.
Grinding rate is greatest when the tool operates
at highspeed.
3. Maintain a 20° to 30° angle between the tool
and worksurface.
4. Continuously move the tool in a forward and
back motion to avoid creating gouges in the
worksurface.
5. Remove the tool from work surface before
turning tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating
before laying itdown.
EDGE GRINDING WITH GRINDING WHEELS
WARNING: Wheels used for cutting and
edge grinding may break or kickback if
under no load condition to cool the
accessory. Do not touch accessories
before they have cooled. The discs
become very hot duringuse.
• Never work with the grinding cup
without a suitable protection guard
inplace.
• Do not use the power tool with a cut-
offstand.
• Never use blotters together with
bonded abrasiveproducts.
• Be aware, the wheel continues to
rotate after the tools is switchedoff.
Proper Hand Position (fig. 7)
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 suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side
handle(C), with the other hand on the body of the
tool, as shown in Figure7.
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
tooldown.
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 itdown.
SLIDER SWITCH (FIG. 3)
(DWE4204, DWE4205, DWE4206, DWE4207, DWE4214,
DWE4215, DWE4216, DWE4217)
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
startunexpectedly.