,_J,
WARNING: Do not disable the lock-off level'. If the lock-off lever is
disabled, the tool may start unexpectedly when it is laid down.
SLIDER SWITCH (FIG. 6)
D28131, D28140
i_,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 the off position as described
above after any interruption in power supply to the tool, such as the
activation of a ground fault interrupte_ throwing of a circuit breake_
accidental unplugging, or power failure.
To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF switch
FIG.6
(L) toward the front of the tool. To stop the
tool, release the ON/OFF switch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch
toward the front of the tool and press the
forward part of the switch inward. To stop
L
the tool while operating
in continuous
mode, press the rear part of the switch and release.
LOCK-ON BUTTON (FIG. 7)
D28114, D28144
The lock-on button (J) offers increased
FIG.7
comfort in extended use applications.
To lock the tool on, push the lock-off
lever (B) toward the back of the tool
then depress the paddle switch (A).
With the tool running, depress the Iock-
J
on button (J). The tool will continue to
A
B
run after the paddle switch is released.
To unlock the tool, depress and release the paddle switch. This will
cause the tool to stop.
J_CAUTION: Allow the too/to reach full speed before touching too/
to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before tuming
the tool off.
SPINDLE LOCK (FIG. 8}
The spindle lock (C) is provided to prevent
FIG.8
the spindle from rotating when installing or
O
removing wheels. Operate the spindle lock
only when the tool is turned off, unplugged
from the power supply, and has come to a
complete stop. Do not engage the spindle
lock while the tool is operating because
damage to the tool will result. To engage the
lock, depress the spindle lock button and
rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate the spindle further.
Mounting
and Using Depressed
Center
Grinding
Wheels
and Sanding
Flap Discs
MOUNTING
AND REMOVING HUBBED WHEELS
Hubbed wheels install directly on the 5/8"-11
threaded spindle.
Thread of accessory must match thread of spindle.
1. Backing flange is retained to the grinder by an O-ring on the
spindle. Remove backing flange by pulling and twisting flange
away form the machine.
2. Thread the wheel on the spindle by hand.
3. Depress the spindle lock button and use a wrench to tighten the
hub of the wheel.
4. Reverse the above procedure to remove the wheel.
CAUTION: Failure to properly seat the wheel before turning the
tool on may result in damage to the tool or the wheel
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