DeWalt DWE4214 Guide D'utilisation page 9

guards provided with the unit. Some applications may
require purchasing the correct guard from your local
dealer or authorized service center.
nOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with
Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose;
6.35 mm thick wheels are designed for surface grinding
while thinner Type 27 wheels need to be examined for
the manufacturer's label to see if they can be used for
surface grinding or only edge grinding/cutting. A Type 1
guard must be used for any wheel where surface grinding
is forbidden. Cutting can also be performed by using a
Type 41 wheel and a Type 1 guard.
nOTE: See the Accessories Chart to select the proper guard
/ accessory combination.
Adjusting and Mounting
Guard (Fig. C, D)

CAUTION: Turn unit off and unplug the tool before
making any adjustments or removing or installing
attachments or accessories.

CAUTION: BEFORE operating the tool, identify which
guard adjustment option your tool is set to.
Adjustment Options
For guard adjustment, the guard release lever
one of the alignment holes 11
a ratcheting feature. Your grinder offers two options for
this adjustment.
• One-touch : In this position the engaging face
TM
is slanted and will ride over to the next alignment
hole when guard is rotated in a clockwise direction
(spindle facing user) but self-locks in the counter-
clockwise direction.
Two-touch : In this position the engaging face is
• TM
straight and squared off. It will NOT ride over to the next
alignment hole unless guard release lever is pressed and
held while simultaneously rotating the guard in either
a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction (spindle
facing user).
Fig. C
10
7 engages
on the guard collar using
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7
One-Touch TM
setting guard Adjustment Options
To adjust the guard release lever
adjustment option:
1. Remove screw using a T20 bit.
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2. Remove the guard release lever taking note of the
spring position. Choose the end of the lever for the
desired adjustment option. One-touch will use the
slanted end of the lever 7
holes 11 on the guard collar. Two-touch will use the
squared end to engage the alignment holes
guard collar.
3. Replace the lever, positioning the chosen end under the
spring 10 . Ensure the lever is in proper contact with
the spring.
4. Replace screw and torque to 2.0-3.0N-m. Ensure proper
installation with spring return function by depressing
guard release lever .
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Mounting guard (Fig. D)

CAUTION: Prior to mounting guard, ensure the screw,
lever, and spring are fitted correctly before mounting
the guard.
1. With the spindle facing the operator, press and hold the
guard release lever 7 .
2. Align the lugs on the guard with the slots
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the gear case cover.
3. Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage
and rotate them in the groove on the gear case cover.
Release the guard release lever.
4. To position the guard:
One-touch : Rotate the guard clockwise into the
TM
desired working position. Press and hold the guard
release lever 7 to rotate the guard in the counter-
clockwise direction.
Two-touch TM : Press and hold the guard release
lever 7 . Rotate the guard clockwise or counter-
clockwise into the desired working position.
nOTE: The guard body should be positioned between
the spindle and the operator to provide maximum
operator protection.
The guard release lever should snap into one of the
alignment holes 11 on the guard collar. This ensures
that the guard is secure.
5. To remove the guard, follow steps 1–3 of these
instructions in reverse.
English
Two-Touch TM
7 for desired
to engage the alignment
on the
11
on
13
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