Epson D28114 and 5 Sanding Flap Discs, Mounting Guard, Mounting and Removing Guard

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

may be used without a guard only when sanding with convention- al sanding discs. Some DEWALT models are provided with a guard

Type 27 guard

Type 27 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.

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hubbed sanding

flap disc

backing flange

non-hubbed sanding

flap disc

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.

N

O

M

threaded clamp nut

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.

I

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

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.

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

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

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