DeWalt DW866, Instruction Manual

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METALS OR THIN
MATERIAL
MASONRY
MATERIAL
Applications
1/8” (3mm) max. gauge sheet metal
concrete, cinder blocks and bricks
reinforcing rod- generally under 3/4” (19mm) diameter
1/8”(3mm) diameter concrete wire mesh
corrugated floor and ceiling form (concrete forms)
electrical conduit 1/8” (3mm) wall thickness
1/8” (3mm) max. thick structural forms such as channel, angles,
plate, etc.
NOTE: The cutting of materials heavier than those listed above are
not recommended due to the possibility of electrical overloading.
Conversion From Right Handed to Left
Handed
Operation
NOTE: This machine is assembled at the factory with the spindle on
right side of the unit for right handed operation.
1. TURN OFF TOOL AND DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY.
2. Place unit on a firm, flat work surface.
3. Remove brush caps and brushes.
4. Remove bail handle by removing guard adjusting knob and hex
bolt.
5. Remove the 4 gear case mounting screws.
6. Remove gear case.
7. Remove wear ring.
8. Pry the gear case cover, with armature attached, from field case.
The armature and gear case cover are one subassembly.
9. IMPORTANT: Notice a flat tab projecting from the gear case cover
and a corresponding recess in the gear case opposite the spindle.
Line up these two features and reassemble the gear case and
cover.
10. Replace the wear ring on the field case.
11.Rotate the field case and switch handle assembly 180˚. Then,
when viewing from the cord end, with the trigger switch down, the
spindle should be on the left side of the unit.
12. Replace the 4 gear case mounting screws.
13. Rotate the guard until the shoe faces in the same direction as the
switch guard. Be sure the guard is on the spindle bearing hub as
far as it will go and tighten guard mounting screws.
14. Replace the bail handle with the bolt and the guard adjusting knob.
15. Replace brushes and brush caps.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at
extra cost from your distributor or authorized service center.
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