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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 before 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.
PADDLE SWITCH (D28402)
CAUTION:
Before connecting the tool to a power source depress and release the
paddle switch (A) once without depressing the lock-on button (J) to ensure that the
switch is off. Depress and release the paddle switch as described above after any
interruption in power supply to the tool, such as the activation of a ground fault inter-
rupter, throwing of a circuit breaker, accidental unplugging, or power failure. If the
paddle switch is locked on, the tool will start
unexpectedly when it is reconnected.
To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever (B)
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.
SLIDER SWITCH
CAUTION:
Before connecting the tool to a power supply, be sure the switch is in the
off position by pressing the rear part of the switch and releasing. Ensure the switch is in
A
B
Type 27 guard
Grinding Wheels
backing flange
threaded clamp nut
Type 27 hubbed wheel
Type 27 guard
Type 27 depressed center
wheel
Wire Wheels
75 mm (3") wire
cup brush
100 mm (4")
wire wheel
Type 27 guard
Type 27 guard
