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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug tool before changing or
removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury when grinding, always
use properly installed guards.
Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Guard
(Select Models)
1. To
install
the guard, unplug the tool and place
it upside down on a level surface. Remove any
accessories from the spindle.
WARNING!
Always
unplug tool before changing or removing acces-
sories.
Line up the tabs with the tab slots. Then press the
guard down onto the tool.
Guard adjustment
lock lever
Tab slot
Tab slot
Tab slot
Guard adjustment
lock lever
Guard
Lock lever
must
engage one
of detents
Press in the guard adjustment lock lever and rotate
the guard to one of the detent slots. The lock lever
must engage with one of the detents.
2. To
adjust
the guard, press in the guard adjust
-
ment lock lever and rotate the guard to one of
the detents.
WARNING!
Always adjust the guard
to provide the operator with maximum protection
while operating.
3. To
remove
the guard, unplug tool and place it
upside down on a level surface. Remove any ac
-
cessories from spindle.
Press in the guard adjustment lock lever and rotate
the guard to line up the tabs with the slots. Then
lift the guard straight up and away from the tool
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Operator's Zones
1
1
1
Installing/Removing Type 1 Guard
Assembly/Adjusting Shoe
1. To
install
the guard, unplug tool and place it upside
down on a level surface. Remove any accesso
-
ries from spindle.
WARNING!
Always unplug tool
before changing or removing accessories.
2. Loosen the guard screw and slip the guard over
the spindle.
Guard
Guard screw
Adjusting
shoe
Carriage bolt and wingnut
Spindle
3. To
adjust
the guard, unplug the tool, loosen the
guard screw, rotate the guard to the desired posi-
tion and retighten the guard screw.
WARNING!
Always adjust the guard to provide the operator
with maximum protection while operating.
4. To
remove
the adjusting shoe, loosen the wing nuts,
slide the shoe over to the access holes and lift out.
To
install
the adjusting shoe, insert the head of the
carriage bolts into guard access holes and slide the
shoe over to the far edge of slots. Adjust shoe to
desired position and tighten wing nuts securely.
5. To
remove
the guard, unplug the tool, remove the
accessories and reverse the procedure.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
use a side handle when using this
tool. Hold securely.
Installing Side Handle
The side handle may be installed on either side of
the gear case. Position the side handle in the loca
-
tion which offers best control and guard protection.
To install, thread side handle into side handle socket
and tighten securely.
