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g1. On/off switch (DWE4001)
h. Guard release lever
INTENDED USE
The DWE4001, DWE4050 heavy-duty angle grinders
have been designed for professional grinding,
sanding, wire brushing, polishing and cutting
applications.
DO NOT use grinding wheels other than centre
depressed wheels and flap discs.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty angle grinders are professional
power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
• This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) suffering from diminished
physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of
experience, knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with
this product.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your DEWALT tool is double insulated in
accordance with IEC60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
DEWALT service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(Middle East and Africa)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be
made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
3–core extension cable suitable for the power input
of this tool (see Technical Data).The minimum
conductor size is 1.5 mm
2
; the maximum length
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. Before
reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that
the tool is off. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
Attaching Side Handle (fi g. 1)
WARNING: Before using the tool,
check that the handle is tightened
securely.
Screw the side handle (c) tightly into one of the holes
on either side of the gear case. The side handle
should always be used to maintain control of the
tool at all times.
Accessories and Attachments
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing
pads and flanges to use with grinder accessories.
Refer to chart at the end of this section for
information on choosing the correct accessories.
NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed
with Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this
purpose.
WARNING: Accessories must be rated
for at least the speed recom mended
on the tool warning label. Wheels and
other accessories running over rated
accessory speed may burst and cause
injury. Threaded accessories must have
a M14 (DWE4050) or M10 (DWE4001)
hub. Every unthreaded accessory must
have a 22 mm (DWE4050) or 16 mm
(DWE4001) arbor hole.
If it does not, it may have been designed for a
circular saw and should not be used. Use only
the accessories shown in chart at the end of this
section. Accessory ratings must be above listed
minimum wheel speed as shown on tool nameplate.