DeWalt DWE4056, Original Instructions Manual

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placed under the workpiece near the
line of cut and near the edge of the
workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
• Always wear regular working gloves
while operating this tool.
• The gear becomes very hot during use.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the
tool. Do not exert side pressure on
the disc.
• Avoid overloading. Should the tool
become hot, let it run a few minutes
under no load condition.
• Avoid overloading. Should the tool
become hot, let it run a few minutes
under no load condition to cool the
accessory. Do not touch accessories
before they have cooled. The discs
become very hot during use.
• Never work with the grinding cup
without a suitable protection guard
in place.
• Do not use the power tool with a cut-
off stand.
• Never use blotters together with
bonded abrasive products.
• Be aware, the wheel continues to
rotate after the tools is switched off.
Proper Hand Position (fig. 1, 6)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper
hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in
anticipation of a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side
handle (C), with the other hand on the body of the
tool, as shown in Figure 1.
Switches
CAUTION: Hold the side handle and
body of the tool firmly 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.
NOTE: 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. Allow the tool
to stop rotating before putting it down.
Prior to Operation
• Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel.
Do not use excessively worn discs or wheels.
• Be sure the inner and outer flange are mounted
correctly. Follow the instructions given in the
Grinding and Cutting Accessory Chart.
• Make sure the disc or wheel rotates in the
direction of the arrows on the accessory and
the tool.
• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush
for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage
or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane of
the rotating accessory and run the power tool
at maximum no-load speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable regulations.
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. Before
reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that
the tool is off.
WARNING:
• Ensure all materials to be ground or cut
are secured in place.
• Secure and support the workpiece.
Use clamps or a vice to hold and
support the workpiece to a stable
platform. It is important to clamp and
support the workpiece securely to
prevent movement of the workpiece
and loss of control. Movement of the
workpiece or loss of control may create
a hazard and cause personal injury.
• Support panels or any oversized
workpiece to minimize the risk
of wheel pinching and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under
their own weight. Supports must be