WARNING!
A Type 1 guard must be installed when using a Type 1 cut- off wheel to provide maximum protection for the operator if the wheel should break.
Installing and Removing Type 1 Guard Assembly and Adjusting Shoe (Fig. 12)
Fig. 12 | Carriage bolt and wingnut |
Guard
Guard screw
Adjusting shoe
Spindle
1.Unplug tool and place it upside down on a level surface. Remove any accessories from spindle.
2.Loosen the guard screw and slip the guard over the spindle.
Position the guard in the location which offers best control and guard protection. For operating zones that provide maximum protection for the operator, see Fig. 9. Tighten the guard screw securely.
3.To adjust the guard, unplug the tool, loosen the guard screw, rotate the guard to the desired position and retighten the guard screw.
4.To remove the adjusting shoe, loosen the wing nuts, slide the shoe over to the access holes and lift out. To install the adjusting shoe, insert the head of the carriage bolts into guard access holes and slide the shoe over to the far edge of slots. Adjust shoe to desired position and tighten wing nuts securely.
5.To remove the guard, unplug the tool, remove the accessories and reverse the procedure.
Using Type 1 Cut-Off Wheels (Fig. 13)
1.Firmly grasp rear handle and side handle before starting and while us- ing tool. Allow wheel to come to full speed before starting.
2.When using a
Fig. 13
3.Control pressure and surface contact between wheel and workpiece. Too much pressure slows cutting speed.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, never use a Type 1
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