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…/min . per minute
RPM .... revolutions per minute
IPM ...... impacts per minute sfpm .... surface feet per minute
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and
overheating. All D
E
WALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not
operate, check the power supply.
DESCRIPTION (FIG. 1)
WARNING:
Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
A. Paddle switch
B. Lock-on button
C. Lock-off lever
FIG. 1
A
B
C
INTENDED USE
The DW887 heavy-duty die grinder has been designed for professional
grinding.
DO NOT
use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty die grinders are professional power tools.
DO NOT
let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required
when inexperienced operators use this tool.
Paddle Switch (Fig. 1)
WARNING:
Before connecting the tool to a power source depress
and release the switch once without depressing the lock-on button
to ensure that the switch is off. Depress and release the switch as
described above after any interruption in power supply to the tool,
such as the activation of a ground fault interrupter, throwing of a
circuit breaker, accidental unplugging, or power failure. If the switch
is locked on, the tool will start unexpectedly when it is reconnected.
WARNING:
Grasp tool firmly with both hands to maintain control
of the tool at start up and during use and until the wheel or accessory
stops rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop
be fore laying the tool down.
WARNING:
To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not switch
the tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow the grinder to run
up to full speed before touching the work surface. Lift the tool from
the surface before turning the tool off.
The lock-off lever (C), located on the paddle switch, is a safety feature
that prevents accidental activation of the grinder.
To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever (C) toward the back of the
tool, then depress the paddle switch (A). The tool will run while the
switch is depressed. Turn the tool off by releasing the paddle switch.
WARNING:
Do not disable the lock-off lever. If the lock-off lever is
disabled, the tool may start unexpectedly when it is laid down.
