1.Open the guard latch (J), and align the lugs (K) on the guard with the slots on the gear case (L). This will align the lugs on the guard with the slots on the gear case cover.

2.Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage and rotate freely in the groove on the gear case hub.

3.With the guard latch open, rotate the guard (F) into the desired working position. The guard body should be positioned between the spindle and the operator to provide maximum operator protection.

FIG. 4

K

L

J

CAUTION: If the guard cannot be tightened by the adjusting clamp, do not use the tool. To reduce the risk of personal injury, 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" (6.35 mm) thick wheels are designed for surface grinding while 1/8" (3.17 mm) wheels are designed for edge grinding. Cutting can also be performed by using a Type 1 wheel and a Type 1 guard.

OPERATION

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.

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4. Close the guard latch to secure the

F

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 with the guard latch in open position.

5. To remove the guard, follow the procedure above in reverse order.

NOTE: The guard is pre-adjusted to the diameter of the gear case hub at the factory. FIG. 5

If, after a period of time, the guard becomes loose, tighten the adjusting screw (M) with guard latch in the closed position with guard installed on the tool.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the guard latch in the open position. Undetectable damage to the guard M or the mounting hub may result.

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Guards and Flanges

It is important to choose the correct guards and flanges to use with the grinder accessories. See page 9–10 and this page for the correct accessories.

NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose.

WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated accessory speed may burst and cause injury. Every unthreaded accessory must have a 7/8" arbor hole. If it does not, it may have been designed for a circular saw and should not be used. Use only the accessories shown on pages 9–10. Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel speed as shown on tool nameplate.

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DWE46102 specifications

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