Porter-Cable 7418 instruction manual Operation, Using a Disc Grinder

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4.Position inner flange (A) Fig. 6 onto spindle (B), with round hub facing outward, away from machine. Rotate flange until it drops into place on the spindle.

CAUTION: Use Type 1 Wheel Guard when using Type 1 cut-off Wheels.

5.Position grinding wheel on spindle.

6.Position outer flange (A) Fig.7 on spindle (B) Fig. 6 with flat side against wheel, and thread into place hand tight.

7.Depress spindle lock pin (A) Fig. 8, and hold while rotating grinding wheel clockwise by hand until spindle lock engages.

8.Continue holding spindle lock pin (A) Fig. 8 down while placing lugs of handle/spanner wrench (A) Fig. 9 into two of the holes of outer flange (B) Fig.

9.Tighten securely by turning clockwise (Fig. 10).

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Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10

OPERATION

USING A DISC GRINDER
Be certain wheel guard and auxiliary
handle are installed.
Firmly grip the auxiliary handle and
motor housing (Fig. 11).
Lift up rear of motor housing so that
only the front section of grinding wheel
contacts the work. Use light pressure.
Always lift the grinder off work before
starting or stopping motor.
The arrow on the front gear housing	Fig. 11
indicates the direction in which the
grinding wheel rotates.

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