Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of your charger
(see Technical Data). The minimum conductor size
2
is 1 mm
; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
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.
WARNING: Use only D
packs and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool (fi g. 2)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery
pack is fully charged.
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK INTO THE TOOL HANDLE
1. Align the battery pack (j) with the rails inside the
tool's handle (fig. 2).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is
firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does
not disengage.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
1. Press the battery release button (o) and firmly
pull the battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 2)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge
E
which consists of three green LED lights that
indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery
pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel
gauge button (p). A combination of the three green
LED lights will illuminate designating the level of
charge left. When the level of charge in the battery
is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the
charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate
tool functionality and is subject to variation based
on product components, temperature and end-user
application.
Attaching Side Handle (fi g. 1)
Screw the side handle (e) tightly into one of the holes
on either side of the gear case.
To improve user comfort, the gear case will rotate
90° for cutting operations.
Rotating the Gear Case (fi g. 1)
1. Remove the four corner screws attaching the
gear case to motor housing.
WALT battery
2. Without separating the gear case from motor
E
housing, rotate the gear case head to desired
position.
NOTE: If the gear case and motor housing become
separated by more than 1/8" (3.17 mm), the
tool must be serviced and re-assembled by an
authorised D
the tool serviced may cause brush, motor and
bearing failure.
3. Reinstall screws to attach the gear case to the
motor housing. Tighten screws to 20 in.-lbs.
torque. Overtightening could cause screws to
strip.
Mounting and Removing the Guard
(fi g. 3)
When using the DCG412 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
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.
WALT service centre. Failure to have
E
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.
CAUTION: Guards must be used with
this grinder.
ENGLISH
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