DeWalt XR DCG409VS User Manual

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ENGLISH
Surface Grinding, Sanding and Wire
Brushing
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CAUTION: Always use the correct guard per the
instructions in thismanual.
To perform work on a the surface of a workpiece:
1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the tool
to the worksurface.
2. Apply minimum pressure to the work surface, allowing
the tool to operate at high speed. Material removal rate is
greatest when the tool operates at highspeed.
3. Maintain an appropriate angle between the tool and work
surface. Refer to the chart according to particularfunction.
Function Angle
Grinding 20˚-30˚
Sanding with Flap Disc 5˚-10˚
Sanding with Backing Pad 5˚-15˚
Wire Brushing 5˚-10˚
Spindle Lock (Fig. I)
The spindle lock
3
is provided to prevent the spindle from
rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate the
spindle lock only when the tool is turned off, unplugged from
the power supply, and has come to a completestop.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, do
not engage the spindle lock while the tool is operating.
Damage to the tool will result and attached accessory
may spin off possibly resulting ininjury.
To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button and rotate
the spindle until you are unable to rotate the spindlefurther.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
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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
5
,
with the other hand on the auxilliary handle, as shown in
FigureH.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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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.
Prior to Operation
• Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel. Do not use
excessively worn discs orwheels.
• Be sure the backing and 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.
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorised
servicecentre.
1. Place the tool on a table, guardup.
2. Thread the wheel on the spindle byhand.
3. Depress spindle lock button
3
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.
NOTE: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not switch
the tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow the sander
to run up to full speed before touching the work surface. Lift the
tool from the surface before turning the tool off. Allow the tool
to stop rotating before putting itdown.
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WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power supply,
be sure the slider switch is in the off position by pressing
the rear part of the switch and releasing. Ensure the
slider switch is in the off position as described above after
any interruption in power supply to the tool, such as a
deadbattery.
To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF slider switch
1
toward
the front of the tool. To stop the tool, release the ON/OFF
sliderswitch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch toward the front of
the tool and press the forward part of the switch inward. To stop
the tool while operating in continuous mode, press the rear part
of the slider switch andrelease.
Slider Switch (Fig. A)
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CAUTION: Hold the main handle and body of the tool
firmly to maintain control of the tool at start up and
during use and until the wheel or accessory stops rotating.
Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop be fore
laying the tooldown.

DeWalt XR DCG409VS Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	XR DCG409VS
Category	Power Tool
Language	English