SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Rated Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Do not use the guard for cut-off
operations
UL Listing Mark for Canada and the U.S.
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US
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Cat. No. 2886-20
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1. Spindle lock
2. Handle
3. Dust screen
4. Switch lock-off
5. Paddle switch/
Slide switch
6. Side handle
7. Type 27 guard
8. Accessory
9. Guard lock lever
10. Type 1 guard (not shown)
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ...................................... 2886-20, 2887-20
Volts .............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type ................................................M18™
Rated RPM .....................................................8 500
Spindle Thread Size .................................... 5/8"-11
Max Capacity ............................................... 5"x1/4"
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature .................... 0°F to 125°F
ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
WARNING
specified for the battery. For spe-
cific charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
Always lock the trigger or remove
WARNING
the battery pack any time the tool
is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
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Cat. No.
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2887-20
To reduce the risk of injury when
WARNING
grinding, always use properly in-
stalled guards. The guard type must match the
wheel type to provide maximum protection for
the operator if the wheel should break.
Removing/Installing/Adjusting
the Type 27/Type 1 Guard
This tool is shipped with a guard. Always use a guard
unless otherwise indicated by these instructions.
1. To remove the guard, remove the battery pack
and remove any accessories from spindle.
2. Press in the guard lock lever to retract the grinder's
locking pin.
3. Rotate the guard to the straight up position.
4. Lift the guard straight up away from the tool.
5. To install the guard, remove the battery pack and
remove any accessories from the spindle.
6. Place the guard onto the tool.
7. Press in the guard lock lever and rotate the guard
until the locking pin of the grinder is fully engaged
into one of the guard holes.
8. To adjust the guard, press in the guard lock
lever and rotate the guard to one of guard holes.
WARNING! Always adjust the guard to provide the
operator with maximum protection while operating.
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
use a side handle when using this
tool. Hold securely.
Installing Side Handle
The side handle may be installed on either side of
the gear case. Position the side handle in the loca-
tion which offers best control and guard protection.
To install, thread side handle into side handle socket
and tighten securely.
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Operator's Zones