Prior To Operation - DeWalt DWE496 Manual Del Usuario

Intended Use
Your heavy-duty angle grinder has been designed for
professional grinding, sanding, wire brush and cutting.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty angle grinders are professional power tools.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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. Before
reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig. B)

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened securely.

WARNING: The side handle should always be used to
maintain control of the tool at all times.
Screw the side handle 7 tightly into one of the holes
either side of the gear case.
Mounting and Removing a Keyed Guard
(Fig. A, C)

CAUTION: Guards must be used with this grinder.
When using the grinder for cutting metal or masonry a Type 1
guard MUST be used. Type 1 guards are available at extra cost
from D WALT distributors.
e
nOTE: Please refer to the Grinding and Cutting Accessory
Chart at the end of this section to show other accessories that
can be used with these grinders.
1. Place the angle grinder on a table, spindle
2. Align the lugs with the notches
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3. Press the guard 5 down and rotate it to the
required position.
4. Securely tighten the screw
5. To remove the guard, slacken the screw.

CAUTION: If the guard cannot be tightened by the
adjusting screw, do not use the tool. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, take the tool and guard to a service center
to repair or replace the guard.
13 on
4 up.
.
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6 .
Fitting and Removing a Grinding or Cutting
Disc (Fig. A, D, E)

WARNING: Do not use a damaged disc.
1. Place the tool on a table, guard up.
2. Fit the backing flange 10
(Fig. D).
3. Place the disc on the backing flange
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fitting a disc with a raised centre, make sure that the raised
centre 16 is facing the backing flange
4. Screw the threaded clamp nut
(Fig. D):
a. The ring on the threaded clamp nut
towards the disc when fitting a grinding disc (Fig. E1);
b. The ring on the threaded clamp nut
from the disc when fitting a cutting disc (Fig. E2).
5. Press the spindle lock button
until it locks in position.
6. Tighten the threaded clamp nut
spanner supplied.
7. Release the spindle lock.
8. To remove the disc, loosen the threaded clamp nut
the two-pin spanner.
Fitting and Removing a Backing Pad/
Sanding Sheet (Fig. A, D, F)
1. Place the tool on a table or flat surface, with the guard
facing up.
2. Remove the backing flange
3. Place the rubber backing pad correctly onto the spindle
4. Place the sanding sheet on the rubber backing pad.
5. Screw the threaded sanding clamp nut
the backing pad onto the spindle. The ring on the threaded
clamp nut must face towards the rubber backing pad.
6. Press the spindle lock button
until it locks in position.
7. Tighten the threaded sanding clamp nut
pin spanner.
8. Release the spindle lock.
9. To remove the rubber backing pad, loosen the threaded
clamp nut 12 with the two-pin spanner.
Fitting a Wire Cup Brush
Screw the wire cup brush directly onto the spindle without the
use of the spacer and threaded flange.

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.
EnGLIsh
correctly onto the spindle 4
(Fig. E). When
10
10 .
onto the spindle
11 4
11 must face
must face away
11
3 and rotate the spindle 4
11 with the two-pin
with
11
.
10
4
supplied with
12
3 and rotate the spindle 4
12 with the two-
.
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