Dewalt DWE43240VS Instruction Manual

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Fig. F

Mounting and Removing Hubbed

Wheels (Fig. A)

Hubbed wheels install directly on the spindle. Thread of

accessory must match thread ofspindle.

1. Remove backing flange by pulling away fromtool.

2. Thread the wheel on the spindle

1

byhand.

3. Depress the spindle lock button

2

and use a wrench to

tighten the hub of thewheel.

4. Reverse the above procedure to remove thewheel.

NOTICE: Failure to properly seat the wheel before

turning the tool on may result in damage to the tool

or thewheel.

Mounting Wire Cup Brushes and

Wire Wheels (Fig. A)



WARNING: Failure to properly seat the brush/wheel

could result in serious injury (or damage to the tool

or wheel).



CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury,

wear work gloves when handling wire brushes

and wheels. They can becomesharp.



CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the

tool, wheel or brush must not touch guard when

mounted or while in use. Undetectable damage

could occur to the accessory, causing wires to

fragment from accessory wheel orcup.

Wire cup brushes or wire wheels install directly on the

threaded spindle without the use of flanges. Use only wire

brushes or wheels provided with a threaded hub. These

accessories are available at extra cost from your local dealer

or authorised servicecenter.

1. Place the tool on a table, guardup.

2. Thread the wheel on the spindle byhand.

3. Depress spindle lock button

2

and use a wrench on the

hub of the wire wheel or brush to tighten thewheel.

4. To remove the wheel, reverse the aboveprocedure.

NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool,

properly seat the wheel hub before turning the toolon.

Attaching and Removing Surface

Finishing Pads

DWE43240Vs Only

To attach surface finishing pad with hook and loop

backing pad (Fig. A, g)

1. Attach hook and loop accessory pad

to hook and

loop backing pad

, being careful to center the

backing pad with the accessory pad.

2. Screw backing pad

onto spindle

, while

depressing spindle lock button

Fig. G

To remove backing pads

Turn the backing pad by hand in the opposite direction

from normal rotation to allow lock button to engage

spindle, then unscrew pads in normal direction for right-

hand thread.

Prior to Operation

• Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel. Do not

use excessively worn discs orwheels.

• Be sure the backing and threaded locking flange are

mounted correctly. Follow the instructions given in the

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.

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Dewalt DWE43240VS 5 in. / 6 in. Brushless Small Angle Grinder

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