Prior To Operation - DeWalt DWE4016 Manual Del Usuario

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Fitting and Removing a Grinding Disc
(Fig. 1, 4, 5)
WARNING: Do not use a damaged disc.
1. Place the tool on a table, guard up.
2. Fit the backing flange (G) correctly onto the
spindle (H) (Fig. 4).
3. Place the disc (I) on the flange (G). When fitting
a disc with a raised centre, make sure that the
raised centre (J) is facing the flange (G).
4. Screw the outer flange (K) onto the spindle (H)
(Fig. 5). The ring on the flange (K) must face
towards the disc when fitting a grinding disc.
5. Press the spindle lock button (B) and rotate the
spindle (H) until it locks in position.
6. Tighten the flange (K) with the hex key provided
or a two pin spanner.
7. Release the spindle lock.
8. To remove the disc, loosen the flange (K) with
the hex key provided or a two pin spanner.

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.
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. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury..
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
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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
placed under the workpiece near the
line of cut and near the edge of the
workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
• 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 to cool the
accessory. Do not touch accessories
before they have cooled. The discs
become very hot during use.
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 (D), with the other hand on the body of the
tool, as shown in Figure 6.
Switches
WARNING: Do not switch the tool on or
off when under load.
WARNING: Before using the tool, check
that the handle is tightened securely.
SLIDER SWITCH (FIG. 1)
To start the tool, slide the on/off slider switch (A)
toward the front of the tool. To stop the tool, release
the on/off slider switch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch toward
the front of the tool and press the forward part of
the switch inward.
To stop the tool while operating in continuous mode,
press the rear part of the slider switch and release.
Spindle Lock (Fig. 1)
The spindle lock (B) is provided to prevent the
spindle from rotating when installing or removing
wheels. Operate the spindle lock only when the tool