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does not, it may have been designed for a circular saw and should
not be used. Use only the accessories shown on pages 6–8 of this
manual. Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel
speed as shown on tool nameplate.

Mounting Guard

MOUNTING AND REMOVING GUARD
CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any
adjustments or removing or installing attachments or acces-
sories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
paddle switch to ensure that the tool is off.
CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding wheels,
sanding flap discs, wire brushes, and wire wheels. The tool
may be used without a guard only when sanding with convention-
al sanding discs. Some D
E
WALT models are provided with a guard
intended for use with depressed center wheels (Type 27) and
hubbed grinding wheels (Type 27). The same guard is designed
for use with sanding flap discs (Type 27 and 29) and wire brush-
es. Grinding and cutting with wheels other than Type 27 and 29
require different accessory guards not included with tool. Mounting
instructions for these accessory guards are included in the acces-
sory package.
1. Open the guard latch (M). Align
the lugs (N) on the guard with the
slots (O) on the gear case.
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 (I) into the desired working position.
The guard body should be positioned
between the spindle and the operator to
provide maximum operator protection.
4. Close the guard latch 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 clamp lever in open position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so
that the arrows are aligned and pull up on the guard.
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 (P) with
clamp lever in the closed position.
P
I
M
O
N

4-1/2" and 5" Sanding Flap Discs

hubbed sanding
flap disc
backing flange
non-hubbed sanding
flap disc
threaded clamp nut
Type 27 guard Type 27 guard