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Description (Fig. 1, 4)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
A. On/off trigger
B. Lock-off button
C. Spindle lock
D. Spindle
E. Guard
F. Guard screw
G. Side handle
H. Lock-on button
I. Two-pin spanner
J. Backing flange
K. Threaded clamp nut
INTENDED USE
Your heavy-duty angle grinder has been designed
for professional grinding, sanding, wire brush and
cutting.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty angle grinders are professional
power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
• This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) suffering from diminished
physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of
experience, knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with
this product.
No-volt Release Switch
DWE494 ONLY
The on/off switch has a no-volt release function.
If the tool should become disconnected from the
power source for any reason, the switch has to be
deliberately reactivated.
Soft Start Feature
DWE492S AND DWE494
The soft start feature allows a slow speed build-up
to avoid an initial jerk when starting. This feature is
particularly useful when working in confined spaces.
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Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D
WALT tool is double insulated in
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accordance with EN60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
WARNING: 127 V units have to
be operated via a fail-safe isolating
transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary
winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D
WALT service organisation.
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Mains Plug Replacement
(Middle East and Africa)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be
made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. If an extension cable is
required, use an approved 3–core extension
cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see
Technical Data).The minimum conductor size is
1.5 mm
; the maximum length is 30 m.
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When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. Before
reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that
the tool is off.