Porter-Cable 7406 instruction manual Functional Description, Assembly

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Porter-Cable disc grinders are designed for numerous grinding operations. Typical applications are auto body grinding, smoothing welding beads, removing gates and flash from castings, removing rust and the like!

TO START AND STOP THE MACHINE

CAUTION: Make sure switch is OFF and power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate.

1.Connect machine to power circuit.

2.Grip machine firmly to resist starting torque.

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B			A
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Fig. 1

3.To START Grinder: push forward on the switch release lever (A) Fig. 1, as you squeeze the switch paddle (B) Fig. 1.

4.To STOP Grinder: release the switch paddle allowing it to return to the OFF position.

CAUTION: Allow machine spindle to stop rotating before laying machine down.

ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL

AUXILIARY HANDLE

An auxiliary handle (H), Fig. 2, is furnished with your machine and can be installed on either side or the top of the front housing. This handle SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES to maintain complete control of the machine.

TO INSTALL WHEEL GUARD

H

Fig. 2

A TYPE 27 wheel guard is furnished with the machine. A TYPE 1 wheel guard is available as an accessory. Both guards are installed and adjusted in the same manner.

WARNING: Always use an approved, and properly adjusted wheel guard where required.

1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Rest machine on its back with spindle facing up.

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