DeWalt D28000-XE, Instruction Manual

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A
B
D
FIG. 1
C
1
0
E
G F
I
Components (Fig. 1)
A. Spindle Lock F. Backing flange
B. Wheel G. Clamp nut
C. Guard H. Side handle
D. Carbon Brush Door I. Wrench
E. Switch
Features
SWITCH
The tool is controlled by the switch (E).
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
Attaching the Side Handle
FIG. 2
H
The side handle (H) can be fitted to either
side of the gear case in the threaded holes, as shown.
Before using the tool, check that the handle is tightened
securely.
Rotating the Gear Case
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off and unplug
tool be fore making any adjustments or removing or in stall ing ac ces sories.
1. Remove guard and flanges from tool.
90 ˚
90 ˚
2. Remove the four corner screws attaching
the gear case to motor housing.
3. Separating the gear case from motor housing
not more than 6.4mm, rotate
the gear case head to desired position
NOTE: If the gear case and motor housing become separated by more than 6.4 mm,
the tool must be serviced and re-assembled by a D
E
WALT service center. Failure to
have the tool serviced may cause brush, motor and bearing failure.
4. Re-install screws to attach the gear case to the motor housing. Tighten screws
to 18 in./lbs. torque. Overtightening could cause screws to strip.
Mounting and Removing Guard
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off and unplug
tool be fore making any adjustments or removing or in stall ing ac ces sories.
1. Loosen screw. Push the guard down FIG. 2
I
J
C
until the guard lug (I) engages and rotates freely
in the groove (J) on the gear case hub.
2. Rotate guard (C) into desired working position.
The guard body should be positioned between
the spindle and the operator to provide maxi-
mum operator protection.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the guard on the
gear case cover. Fasten torque no less than 2 Nm. You should be unable to rotate
the guard by hand. Do not operate grinder with a loose guard.
To remove the guard, loosen screw and pull up on the guard.