Operation - DeWalt D28065-XE Instruction Manual

CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding wheels, sanding flap discs, wire
brushes, and wire wheels. The tool may be used without a guard only when sanding
with conventional sanding discs. Some D
intended for use with depressed center wheels (Type 27) and hubbed grinding
wheels (Type 27). The same guard is designed for use with sanding flap discs
(Type 27 and 29) and wire brushes. Grinding and cutting with wheels other than
Type 27 and 29 require different accessory guards not included with tool. Mounting
instructions for these accessory guards are included in the accessory package.
1. Open the guard latch (J). Align the lugs (K)
on the guard with the slots (L) on the gear
case.
2. Push the guard down until the guard lugs
engage and rotate freely in the groove on
the gear case hub.
3. With the guard latch open, rotate the guard
(D) into the desired working position. The
guard body should be positioned between
the spindle and the operator to provide maximum
operator protection.
4. Close the guard latch to secure the guard on
the gear case. You should not be able to rotate
the guard by hand when the latch is closed. Do
not operate the grinder with a loose guard or the
clamp lever in open position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so that the arrows
are aligned and pull up on the guard.
NOTE: The guard is pre-adjusted to the diameter of
the gear case hub at the factory. If, after a period of
time, the guard becomes loose, tighten the
adjusting screw (M) with clamp lever in the closed
position.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the clamp lever in open
position. Undetectable damage to the guard or the mounting hub may result.
CAUTION: If guard cannot be tightened by adjusting clamp, do not use tool and
take the tool and guard to a service center to repair or replace the guard.
WALT models are provided with a guard
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K
L
J
D
M

OPERATION

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.
Guards and Flanges
It is important to choose the correct guards and flanges to use with the grinder
accessories. See pages 7–8 for the correct accessories.
NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27 wheels designed
and specified for this purpose.
WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recom mended on
the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated accessory
speed may burst and cause injury. Every unthreaded accessory must have a
22.2 mm (7/8") arbor hole. If it does not, it may have been designed for a circular
saw and should not be used. Use only the accessories shown on pages 7–8.
Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel speed as shown on tool
nameplate.
Trigger Switch (Fig. 1)
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.
To turn the tool on, depress the trigger switch (A) while depressing the lock-off
button (B). Once the tool is running, the lock off button (B) can be released. The
tool will run while the switch is depressed. Turn the tool off by releasing the trigger
switch.
CAUTION: Allow the tool to reach full speed before
touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from
the work surface before turning the tool off.
SPINDLE LOCK
The spindle lock (C) is provided to prevent the
spindle from rotating when installing or removing
wheels. Operate the spindle lock only when the tool is
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