1. Open the guard latch (8), and align the
arrow on the guard (3) with the arrow
on the hub. This will align the lugs with
slots on the gear case cover. Position
the guard facing backward.
2. Push the guard down until the guard
lug engages and rotates freely in the
groove on the gear case hub.
3. Rotate guard (3) into desired working
position. The guard body should be
positioned between the spindle and the
operator to provide maximum operator
protection.
4. Close the guard latch to secure the
guard on the gear case cover. You
should be unable to rotate the guard
by hand when the latch is in closed
position. Do not operate grinder with
a loose guard or clamp lever in open
position.
5. To remove the guard, open the guard
latch, rotate the guard so that the
arrows are aligned and pull up on the
guard.
NOTE
: The guard is pre-adjusted to the
dia met er of the gear case hub at the factory.
If, after a period of time, the guard becomes
loose, tighten the adjusting screw (10) with
the clamp lever in the closed position with
guard installed on the tool.
Do not tighten adjusting screw with clamp
lever in open position. Undetectable damage
to guard or mounting hub may result.
MOUNTING CUTTING WHEELS
WARNING:
operation, turn off and unplug tool
before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in
serious personal injury.
Matching diameter backing flange and
threaded clamp nut (included with tool)
must be used for cutting wheels.
1. Place the unthreaded backing flange
on spindle with the raised section
(pilot) facing up. The raised section
(pilot) on the backing flange will be
against the wheel when the wheel is
installed.
2. Place the wheel on the backing flange,
centering the wheel on the raised
section (pilot).
3. Install the threaded clamp nut with the
raised section (pilot) facing away from
the wheel.
4. Depress the spindle lock button and
tighten clamp nut with included wrench.
5. To remove the wheel, depress the
spindle lock button and loosen the
threaded clamp nut with included
wrench.
To prevent accidental
USING CUTTING WHEELS
Do not use edge grinding/cutting wheels for
surface grinding applications because these
wheels are not designed for side pressures
encountered with surface grinding. Wheel
breakage and injury may result.
1. Allow tool to reach full speed before
touching tool to work surface.
2. Apply minimum pressure to work
surface, allowing tool to operate at high
speed. Cutting rate is greatest when the
tool operates at high speed.
3. Once a cut is begun and a notch is
established in the workpiece, do not
change the angle of the cut. Changing
the angle will cause the wheel to bend
and may cause wheel breakage.
4. Remove the tool from work surface
before turning tool off. Allow the tool to
stop rotating before setting it down.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Blowing dust and grit out of the motor
housing using compressed air is a
necessary maintenance procedure.
Dust and grit from metal grinding often
accumulate on interior surfaces and could
create an electrical shock hazard if not
cleaned out.
• Always handle accessories with care
when mounting or removing.
• The best storage place for accessories is
one that is cool and dry away from direct
sunlight and excess heat or cold.
WARNING:
glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT
safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask
if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS
WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean
the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
LUBRICATION
Porter Cable tools are properly lubricated
at the factory and are ready for use. Tools
should be lubricated regularly every year
depending on usage. (Tools used on heavy
duty jobs and tools exposed to heat may
require more frequent lubrication.) This
lubrication should be attempted only by
trained power tool repairperson's such as
those at Porter Cable service centers or in
other qualified service personnel.
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ALWAYS use safety