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Operating Instructions
Hold the tool with both
hands while starting the
tool, since torque from the motor can
cause the tool to twist.
Start the tool before applying to work and
l e t t h e t o o l c o m e t o f u l l s p e e d b e f o r e
contacting the workpiece. Lift the tool from
the work before releasing the switch. DO
NOT turn the switch “ON” and “OFF” while
the tool is under load; this will greatly
decrease the switch life.
Side On-Off Switch
with Lock
T h e t o o l i s s w i t c h e d “ O N ” b y t h e s i d e
switch located at the side of the motor
housing (Fig. 17). The switch can be locked
in the “ON” position, a convenience for long
grinding operations.
To turn the tool “ON” without locking it,
m o v e t h e s w i t c h f o r w a r d b y a p p l y i n g
pressure ONLY at the REAR portion of the
s w i t c h . W h e n p r e s s u r e i s r e l e a s e d t h e
switch will return to “OFF” position.
TO LOCK THE SWITCH “ON”, move the
s w i t c h f o r w a r d a n d p r e s s t h e F R O N T
portion.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply press and
release the REAR portion of the slider.
Switch is spring loaded and will snap back
automatically.
Side
Switch
Fig. 17
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