DeWalt DWE4212 - Intended Use; Assembly and Adjustments

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least the minimum wire size. The following table shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
(meters)
120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
Ampere Rating
American Wire Gauge
More
Than
Not
More
Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:
V ......................... volts
Hz .......................hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ......direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
…/min ..............per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per
minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................watts
Wh ......................watt hours
Ah ....................... amp hours
or AC ...........alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n
o
.......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
PSI....................... pounds per square
inch
......................earthing terminal
.....................safety alert symbol
.....................visible radiation
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. DeWALT tools are factory tested;
if this tool does not operate, check powersupply.
COMPONENTS FIG. A, B

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part
of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a
complete list ofcomponents.
INTENDED USE
These heavy-duty small angle grinders have been designed
for professional grinding, sanding, wire brush, and cut-off
applications at various work sites (i.e., construction sites).
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These heavy-duty small angle grinders are professional
power tools. DO NOT let children come into contact
with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use thistool.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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 causeinjury.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig.B)

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the
handle is tightenedsecurely.
Screw the side handle
3
tightly into one of the holes on
either side of the gear case. The side handle should always
be used to maintain control of the tool at alltimes.
Fig. B
3
1
Guards

CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding
wheels, cutting wheels, sanding flap discs,
wire brushes, and wire wheels. The tool may
be used without a guard only when sanding with
conventional sanding discs. Refer to Figure A to see
guards provided with the unit. Some applications may
require purchasing the correct guard from your local
dealer or authorized servicecenter.
NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with
Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose;
6.35 mm thick wheels are designed for surface grinding
while thinner Type 27 wheels need to be examined for
the manufacturer's label to see if they can be used for
surface grinding or only edge grinding/cutting. A Type 1
guard must be used for any wheel where surface grinding