ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
Attaching Side Handle (Fig. 2)
The side handle (E) can be fitted to either side of the gear case in
the threaded holes. Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened se cure ly.
To improve user comfort, the gear case will rotate 90° for cutting
operations.
Rotating the Gear Case
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
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 D
WALT service center. Failure to have the tool
E
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.
Accessories
The capacity of this tool is 5" (125 mm) diameter x 1/4" (6.35 mm)
thick grinding or cutting wheels. It is important to choose the correct
guards, backing pads and flanges to use with grinder accessories.
See pages 14 and 15 for information on choosing the correct
accessories.
WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recom mended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories
running over their rated accessory speed may fly apart and cause
injury. Threaded accessories must have a 5/8"-11 hub. Every
unthreaded accessory must have a 7/8" (22.2 mm) arbor hole. If it
does not, it may have been designed for a circular saw. Use only the
accessories shown on pages 14 and 15 of this manual. Accessory
ratings must always be above tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.
WARNING: Handle and store all abrasive wheels carefully to
prevent damage from thermal shock, heat, mechanical damage, etc.
Store in a dry protected area free from high humidity, freezing
temperatures or extreme temperature changes.
FIG. 3
Mounting Guard
MOUNTING AND REMOVING GUARD (FIG. 4, 5)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding wheels,
cutting wheels, sanding flap discs, wire brushes, and wire
wheels. The tool may be used without a guard only when sanding
with conventional sanding discs. A Type 1 guard (intended for use
with Type 1 cutting wheels and Type 27 wheels marked for cutting
only) is available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. Grinding with wheels other than Type 27 and Type 29
require different accessory guards not included with the tool. A 1/4"
(6.35 mm) thick, Type 27 guard is provided for use with the Type 27
wheel.
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