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WARNING:

 Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause 

serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA 

approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles 

away from face and body.

CAUTION: 

Use extra care when working into a corner because a sudden, sharp 

movement of the grinder may be experienced when the wheel or other accessory 

contacts a secondary surface or a surface edge. 

COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)

WARNING: 

Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal 

injury could result.
  A. Trigger Switch 

F.  Yellow Rubber Ring

  B. Lock Off Button  

G.  Quick-Change Wheel Release

  C. Spindle Lock Button 

H.  Threaded Clamp Nut

  D. Type 27 Guard 

I.   Anti-Vibration Side Handle (not shown)

  E. Dust Ejection System™

INTENDED USE

The D28065, D26065N, D28115, D28115N heavy-duty angle grinders have been 

designed for professional grinding at various work sites (i.e., construction sites). 

DO 

NOT

 use under wet conditions or in 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.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

ATTACHING SIDE HANDLE 

I

The side handle (I) 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 se cure ly. Use a wrench to 

firmly tighten the side handle.

Rotating the Gear Case

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. 

  1. Remove guard and flanges from tool.
  2.  Remove the four corner screws attaching the gear case to motor housing.
  3.  Separating the gear case from motor housing not more than 6.35 mm (1/4"), 

rotate the gear case head to desired position.

   

NOTE:

 If the gear case and motor housing become separated by more than 

6.35 mm (1/4"), 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.

  5.  Re-install guard and correct flanges for the appropriate accessories.

Accessories

It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges to use 

with grinder accessories. See pages 7–8 for information on choosing the correct 

accessories.

WARNING:

 Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recom mended on the 

tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated accessory 

speed may burst and cause injury. Threaded accessories must have a 14m2 hub. 

Every unthreaded accessory must have a 22.2 mm (7/8") arbor hole. If it does not, it 

may have been designed for a circular saw and should not be used. Use only the 

accessories shown on pages 7–8 of this manual. Accessory ratings must be above 

listed minimum wheel speed as shown on tool nameplate.

Mounting Guard 

MOUNTING AND REMOVING GUARD

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. 

Summary of Contents for D28065-XE

Page 1: ...D28065 XE D28065N XE D28115 XE D28115N XE HEAVY DUTY ANGLE GRINDERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...use the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock 3 PERSONAL SAFETY a Stay alert watch w...

Page 4: ...ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 SERVICE a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained 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 24...

Page 5: ...ripping surfaces only when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Cutting accessory contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and shock the operator k Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory If you lose control the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accesso...

Page 6: ...ty of kickback or wheel breakage b Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel When the wheel at the point of operation is moving away from your body the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you c When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the w...

Page 7: ...YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS TOOL Use of accessories not specified in this manual is not recommended and may be hazardous Use of power boosters that would cause the tool to be driven at speeds greater than its rated speed constitutes misuse Do not use circular saw blades or any other toothed blades with this tool Serious injury may result When starting the tool with a new or replacement ...

Page 8: ...rk with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water Allowing dust to get into your mouth eyes or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful ch...

Page 9: ... abrasive cutting wheel threaded clamp nut Type 1 guard Quick Change wheel release diamond cutting wheel threaded clamp nut Type 27 guard 125 mm 5 Grinding Wheels Quick Change wheel release threaded clamp nut Type 27 hubbed wheel Type 27 guard Type 27 depressed center wheel ...

Page 10: ...ype 27 guard Type 27 guard rubber backing pad sanding disc threaded clamp nut Sanding Discs 125 mm 5 Sanding Flap Discs hubbed sanding flap disc Quick Change wheel release non hubbed sanding flap disc threaded clamp nut Type 27 guard Type 27 guard ...

Page 11: ...rn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing installing attachments or accessories 1 Remove guard and flanges from tool 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 35 mm 1 4 rotate the gear case head to desired position NOTE If the gear case and motor housing be...

Page 12: ...the guard OPERATION 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 Guards and Flanges It is important to choose the correct guards and flanges to use with the grinder accessories See pages 7 8 for the correct accessories NOTE Edge grinding and cutting can be pe...

Page 13: ... work surface before turning tool off Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down turned off unplugged from the power supply and has come to a complete stop Do not engage the spindle lock while the tool is operating because damage to the tool will result To engage the lock depress the spindle lock button and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate the spindle further Mounting a...

Page 14: ...Sanding rate is greatest when the tool operates at high speed 3 Maintain a 5 to 10 angle between the tool 5 10 and work surface 4 Continuously move the tool in a forward and back motion to avoid creating gouges in the work surface 5 Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying it down MOUNTING SANDING BACKING PADS WARNING To reduce the ris...

Page 15: ...e guard with the slots L on the gear case 3 Maintain a 5 to 15 angle between the tool 5 15 and work surface The sanding disc should contact approximately one inch of work surface 4 Move the tool constantly in a straight line to prevent burning and swirling of work surface Allowing the tool to rest on the work surface without moving or moving the tool in a circular motion causes burning and swirlin...

Page 16: ...and clean the tool before resetting the GFCI ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when cleaning or using this tool CAUTION Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non metallic parts of the tool Use a clean dry cloth only Never let any liquid get inside the tool never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid 2 Push the guard down until the guard lug engages D and rotates freely in the ...

Page 17: ... warranty repair information call AUS 1800 654 155 or NZ 09 259 1111 This warranty does not apply to Accessories Damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others Damage due to misuse neglect wear and tear alteration or modification This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under the provisions of the Consumer Guarantee Act 1993 New Zealand only Tr...

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Page 20: ...JUL07 Form No 647789 00 D28065 XE D28065N XE D28115 XE D28115N XE Copyright 2007 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

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