DeWalt DWE490 - Tool Operation Techniques

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Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
24
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A, D)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
On/off trigger
2
Lock-off button
3
Spindle lock
4
Spindle
5
Guard
6
Guard screw
7
Side handle
8
Lock-on button (DWE494 only)
9
Two-pin spanner
10
Backing flange
11
Threaded clamp nut
Intended Use
Your heavy-duty angle grinder has been designed for
professional grinding, sanding, wire brush andcutting.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These heavy-duty 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.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
No-volt Release Switch
DWE494 only
The on/off switch has a no-volt release function. If the tool
should become disconnected from the power source for any
reason, the switch has to be deliberatelyreactivated.
Soft Start Feature
DWE492S and DWE494
The soft start feature allows a slow speed build-up to avoid an
initial jerk when starting. This feature is particularly useful when
working in confinedspaces.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
trigger switch to ensure that the tool isoff.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig.B)

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightenedsecurely.

WARNING: The side handle should always be used to
maintain control of the tool at alltimes.
Screw the side handle
7
tightly into one of the holes
13
on
either side of the gearcase.
Mounting and Removing a Keyed Guard
(Fig.A,C)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
trigger switch to ensure that the tool isoff.

CAUTION: Guards must be used with thisgrinder.
When using the grinder for cutting metal or masonry a Type 1
guard MUST be used. Type 1 guards are available at extra cost
from
DeWALT
distributors.
NOTE: Please refer to the Grinding and Cutting Accessory
Chart at the end of this section to show other accessories that
can be used with thesegrinders.
1. Place the angle grinder on a table, spindle
4
up.
2. Align the lugs
14
with the notches
15
.
3. Press the guard
5
down and rotate it to the
requiredposition.
4. Securely tighten the screw
6
.
5. To remove the guard, slacken thescrew.

CAUTION: If the guard cannot be tightened by the
adjusting screw, do not use the tool. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, take the tool and guard to a service center
to repair or replace theguard.