Prior To Operation - DeWalt XR Li-ion DCG412 Manuel D'instructions

1. Place the unthreaded backing flange
raised centre facing up. The raised centre on the backing
flange will be against the wheel when the wheel is installed.
2. Place the wheel on the backing flange, centreing the wheel
on the raised centre.
3. Install the threaded clamp nut
from the wheel.
4. Depress the spindle lock button
with a wrench.
5. To remove the wheel, depress the spindle lock button and
loosen the threaded clamp nut with a wrench.

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.
• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect
the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks,
backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory
and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
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 battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. 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 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
on spindle with the
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7 with the raised centre away
and tighten clamp nut
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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.
• Always wear regular working gloves while operating
this tool.
• The gear case becomes very hot during use.
• Always install the guard and appropriate disc or
wheel. Do not use excessively worn disc or wheel.
• Be sure the inner and outer flange are
mounted correctly.
• Make sure the disc or wheel rotates in the direction of
the arrows on the accessory and the tool.
• 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.
• Never work with the grinding cup without a suitable
protection guard in place.
• Do not use the power tool with a cut-off stand.
• Never use blotters together with bonded
abrasive products.
• Be aware, the wheel continues to rotate after the tools
is switched off.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, H)

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
with the other hand on the body of the tool, as shown in
Figure H.
Switch

WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened securely.
Lock-off Button and Trigger Switch (Fig. I)
Your cut-off tool is equipped with a lock-off button
To lock the trigger switch 1 , press the lock-off button as shown
in Figure I. When the lock-off button is depressed to the lock
icon, the unit is locked.
Always lock the trigger switch when carrying or storing the tool
to eliminate unintentional starting.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button
the lock-off button is depressed to the unlock icon, the unit is
unlocked. The lock-off button is colored red to indicate when
the switch is in its unlocked position.
Pull the trigger switch 1 to turn the motor ON. Releasing the
trigger switch turns the motor OFF.
nOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON
position, and should never be locked ON by any other means.
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