authorized service center. Grinding and cutting with wheels other than
Type 27 and 29 require different accessory guards not included with
tool. A Type 27 guard is provided for use with the Type 27 wheel.
Mounting instructions for accessory guards are shown below and are
also included in the accessory package.
MOUNTING AND REMOVING (TYPE 27 & TYPE 1)
ONE-TOUCH
™
GUARD (FIG. 4, 5)
NOTE:
If your grinder is supplied with a
L
K
FIG. 4
N
M
keyless ONE TOUCH™ guard, ensure the
screw, lever and spring are fitted correctly
before mounting the guard.
1. Press the guard release lever (K).
2. While holding the guard release lever open,
align the lugs (L) on the guard with the
slots on the gear case (M).
3. Keeping the guard release lever open, push the guard down until
the guard lugs engage and rotate them in the groove on the gear
case hub. Release the guard release lever.
4. With the spindle facing the operator, rotate
FIG. 5
the guard clockwise into the desired
working position. The guard body should
be positioned between the spindle and
the operator to provide maximum operator
protection.
5. For easy adjustment, the guard can be
rotated in the clockwise direction.
NOTE:
The guard release lever should snap into
one of the alignment holes (N) on the guard collar. This insures
that the guard is secure. The guard can be repositioned the
opposite direction by depressing the guard release lever.
6. To remove the guard, follow steps 1–3 of these instructions in
reverse.
NOTE:
Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27
wheels designed and specified for this purpose; 1/4" (6.35 mm) thick
wheels are designed for surface grinding while 1/8" (3.17 mm) wheels
are designed for edge grinding. Cutting can also be performed by
using a Type 1 wheel and a Type 1 guard.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs.
An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Guards and Flanges
It is important to choose the correct guards and flanges to use with
the grinder accessories. See page 9
–
10 and this page for the correct
accessories.
NOTE:
Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27
wheels designed and specified for this purpose.
WARNING:
Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recom mended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other
accessories running over rated accessory speed may burst and
cause injury. Every unthreaded accessory must have a 7/8" arbor
hole. If it does not, it may have been designed for a circular saw and
should not be used. Use only the accessories shown on pages 9–10.
Accessory ratings must be above listed minimum wheel speed as
shown on tool nameplate.
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.
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