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.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig. A)
WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the
handle is tightened securely.
Screw the side handle
tightly into one of the holes on
5
either side of the gear case. The side handle should always
be used to maintain control of the tool at all times.
nOTE: The gear case grip DWE43231VS has screws in the
side handle holes. These need to first be removed to attach
the side handle.
Guards
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 and surface
finishing with conventional sanding and surface
finishing diamond pads. Refer to Figure A to see
guards provided with the unit. Some applications may
require purchasing the correct guard from your local
dealer or authorized service center.
nOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with
Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose;
1/4" (6.35 mm) thick wheels are designed for surface
grinding while thinner Type 27 wheels need to be examined
for the manufacturer's label to see if they can be used for
surface grinding or only edge grinding/cutting. A Type 1
guard must be used for any wheel where surface grinding
is forbidden. Cutting can also be performed by using a
Type 41 wheel and a Type 1 guard.
nOTE: See the Accessories Chart to select the proper
guard / accessory combination.
Adjusting and Mounting Guard (Fig. C, D)
CAUTION: Turn unit off and unplug the tool before
making any adjustments or removing or installing
attachments or accessories.
CAUTION: BEFORE operating the tool, identify which
guard adjustment option your tool is set to.
Adjustment Options
For guard adjustment, the guard release lever
one of the alignment holes
14
a ratcheting feature. Your grinder offers two options for
this adjustment.
•
One-touch
: In this position the engaging face
TM
is slanted and will ride over to the next alignment
hole when guard is rotated in a clockwise direction
(spindle facing user) but self-locks in the counter-
clockwise direction.
Two-touch
: In this position the engaging face is
•
TM
straight and squared off. It will NOT ride over to the next
alignment hole unless guard release lever is pressed and
held while simultaneously rotating the guard in either
7
engages
on the guard collar using
a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction (spindle
facing user).
One-Touch
TM
Fig. C
13
setting guard Adjustment Options
To adjust the guard release lever
adjustment option:
1. Remove screw
12
using a T20 bit.
2. Remove the guard release lever taking note of the
spring position. Choose the end of the lever for the
desired adjustment option. One-touch will use the
slanted end of the lever
7
holes
on the guard collar. Two-touch will use the
14
squared end to engage the alignment holes
guard collar.
3. Replace the lever, positioning the chosen end under the
spring
13
. Ensure the lever is in proper contact with
the spring.
4. Replace screw and torque to 2.0-3.0N-m. Ensure proper
installation with spring return function by depressing
guard release lever
7
.
Mounting guard (Fig. D)
CAUTION: Prior to mounting guard, ensure the screw,
lever, and spring are fitted correctly before mounting
the guard.
1. With the spindle facing the operator, press and hold the
guard release lever
.
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2. Align the lugs
on the guard with the slots
15
the gear case cover.
3. Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage
and rotate them in the groove on the gear case cover.
Release the guard release lever.
English
Two-Touch
TM
12
7
for desired
7
to engage the alignment
14
on the
on
16
7