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Switches

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.
SOFT START FEATURE
The soft start feature allows a slow speed build-up to avoid an initial
jerk when starting. This feature is particularly useful when working in
confined areas. Current surge will also be reduced.
PADDLE SWITCH
CAUTION: Before connecting the tool to a power source depress
and release the paddle switch (A) once without depressing the lock-
on button (Fig. 1, J) to ensure that the switch is off. Depress and
release the paddle switch as described above after any interruption
in power supply to the tool, such as the activation of a ground fault
interrupter, throwing of a circuit breaker, accidental unplugging, or
power failure.
To turn the tool on, push the
AB
lock-off lever (B) toward the back of
the tool, then depress the paddle
switch (A). The tool will run while the
switch is depressed. Turn the tool off
by releasing the paddle switch.
WARNING: Do not disable the lock-off lever. If the lock-off lever
is disabled, the tool may start unexpectedly when it is laid down.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
The lock-on button (J) offers increased
J
AB
comfort in extended use applications.
To lock the tool on, push the lock-off
lever (B) toward the back of the tool
then depress the paddle switch (A).
With the tool running, depress the lock-
on button (J). The tool will continue to
run after the paddle switch is released. To unlock the tool, depress
and release the paddle switch. This will cause the tool to stop.
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 C
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 turned off, unplugged
from the power supply, and has come to
a complete stop. Do not engage the spindle lock while the tool is
operating because damage to the tool will result. To engage the
lock, depress the spindle lock button and rotate the spindle until you
are unable to rotate the spindle further.

Mounting and Using Depressed Center

Grinding Wheels and Sanding Flap Discs

MOUNTING AND REMOVING HUBBED WHEELS
WARNING: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any
adjustments or removing or installing attachments or
accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release
the paddle switch to ensure that the tool is off.