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 4.figure c-Closetheguardlatch(7)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 guard latch in open position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate
the guard so that the lugs and slots are aligned
and pull up on the guard.
AdjuSTING The GuARd (fIGuRe d)
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
(10)withlatchintheclosedpositionandguardinstalled on
the tool.
cAuTIoN: Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the
latch in the open position. Undetectable damage to the guard
or the mounting hub may result.
cAuTIoN: If the guard cannot be tightened by the guard
latch, do not use the tool and take the tool and guard to a
service center to repair or replace the guard.
Note: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type
27wheelsdesignedandspecifiedforthispurpose;1/4inch (6mm)thickwheelsare
designedforsurfacegrindingwhile1/8inch(3mm)wheelsare designedforedge
grinding. Cutting can also be performed by using a Type 1 wheel and a Type 1 guard.
oPeRATIoN
SWITcheS
cAuTIoN: Hold the auxiliary 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.
PAddle SWITch (fIGuRe e)
Toturnthetoolon,pushthelock-offlever(1a) toward
the back of the tool, then depress the paddle switch
(1).Thetoolwillrunwhiletheswitchisdepressed.
Turn the tool off by releasing the paddle switch.
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