DeWalt DWE4557 instruction manual Assembly and Adjustments, Attaching Side Handle , 2 FIG

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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making

repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Prior to assembly and adjustment, ALWAYS unplug tool.

Attaching Side Handle (Fig. 1, 2) FIG. 2

The side handle (H) can be fitted to either side or top of the gear case in the threaded holes. The side positions are designed for optimized balance in surface finishing and grinding applications. The side handle must be used at all times to maintain proper control of the tool. Before using the tool, check that the handle is tightened securely.

ANTI-VIBRATION SIDE HANDLE

The anti-vibration side handle reduces vibration and user fatigue in extended use applications.

Rotating the Gear Case (Fig. 3)

For applications in which a tool will be FIG. 3

dedicated for uses in edge grinding and finishing work, the gear case may be rotated 90° left or right of its original position.

1. Remove the four corner screws attaching the gear case to motor housing.

2.Without separating the gear case from motor housing, rotate the gear case head to desired position.

NOTE: If the gear case and motor housing become separated by more than 1/8" (3.17 mm), the tool must be serviced and re-assembled by a DEWALT service center. Failure to have the tool serviced may cause brush, motor and bearing failure.

3.Reinstall screws to attach the gear case to the motor housing. Tighten screws to 20 in.-lbs. torque. Overtightening could cause screws to strip.

Installing Grounded Cord Set and Plug

The above models can be outfitted with a grounded cord set and retain its compliance approval. Contact your local service center for installation.

Wheel Mounting Accessories and Attachments

It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges to use with grinder accessories. Refer to pages 62–64 for information on choosing the correct wheel mounting accessories.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachments designed specifically for this grinder can be purchased through DEWALT dealers and DEWALT Factory Service centers.

9" (230 mm) Type 27 guard 9" (230 mm) Type 28 guard 7" (180 mm) Type 27 guard

5"–6" (127–152 mm) Type 11 Flaring cup guard with flange 4" (101 mm) Type 11 Flaring cup guard with flange

Type 11 Flaring cup wheel backing flange Type 1 Flange set

7" (180 mm) Type 1 Guard Grinding backing flange Clamp nut

Wheel Wrench

Soft mount spindle protector

WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over their rated accessory speed may fly apart and cause

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