until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it
does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button (O)
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the
charger as described in the charger section of this manual.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 7)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of
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three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in
the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button (P).
A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate designating
the level of charge left. When the level of charge in the battery is below
the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will
need to be recharged.
FIG. 7
P
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the
battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to
variation based on product components, temperature and end-user
application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call
1-800-4-D
WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.
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com.
Switch
LOCK-OFF BUTTON AND TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 8)
Your grinder is equipped with a lock-off button (B).
To lock the trigger switch (A), press the lock-off button as shown in
Figure 8. When the lock-off button is depressed to the lock icon, the
unit is locked.
Always lock the trigger switch when carrying or storing the tool to
eliminate unintentional starting.
FIG. 8
B
LOCKED
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button. When the
lock-off button is depressed to the unlock icon, the unit is unlocked.
The lock-off button is colored red to indicate when the switch is in its
unlocked position.
Pull the trigger switch (A) to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger
switch turns the motor OFF.
NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position,
and should never be locked ON by any other means.
WARNING: Hold the side handle and body of the tool firmly to
maintain control of the tool at start up and during use and until the
wheel or accessory stops rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to
a complete stop be fore laying the tool down.
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UNLOCKED
A