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C

A

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

TO INSTALL GRINDING WHEEL

1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER CIRCUIT.

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

3.Install and adjust the appropriate wheel guard following instructions in TO INSTALL WHEEL GUARD Section of this manual.

4.Position inner flange (A) Fig. 5, onto spindle (C), 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 Wheels.

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E

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

5.Position grinding wheel to spindle.

6.Position outer flange to spindle with flat side against wheel, Fig. 6, and thread into place hand tight.

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

8.Continue holding spindle lock pin engaged while placing lugs of spanner wrench (F) Fig. 7, into holes of outer flange. Tighten securely by turning clockwise.

OPERATION

USING A DISC GRINDER

Be certain wheel guard and auxiliary handle are installed.

Firmly grip the auxiliary handle and motor housing as shown in Fig. 8. Lift up rear of motor housing so 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 indicates the direction in which the grinding wheel rotates.

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DeWalt 7408 instruction manual Operation, To Install Grinding Wheel, Using a Disc Grinder

7408 specifications

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