10 11
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, use only
identical replacement parts.
Fig. 4
3. Hold inner fl ange with 1" wrench pro-
vided with the tool.
4. Remove the spindle nut with the 9/16"
wrench provided with the tool.
5. Remove outer fl ange and wheel.
6. Examine both fl anges to ensure that they
are free of nicks and are fl at (Fig. 4).
NOTE: If the fl ange faces are nicked, or
if the inner surfaces of the fl anges are
not fl at, then replace them with identical
replacement parts. On Cat. No. 5211,
the fl anges should evenly contact the
blotter on the wheel.
7. If you are installing a grinding wheel,
inspect and test it for damage (see "To
Test the Wheel").
8. Place the accessory on the spindle.
Never force an accessory onto the
spindle. A forced fi t may damage the
accessory.
9. Replace outer fl ange and spindle nut.
10. Tighten spindle nut. Do not overtighten.
11. Swing the faceplate back into place.
Move studs back into slots. Tighten wing
nuts.
Inner fl ange
Outer fl ange
Installing Grinding Wheels and Acces-
sories (Cat. No. 5223 only)
Fig. 5
1. Unplug tool and lay it on its tool rest.
2. Hold inner fl ange with spanner wrench
provided with the tool.
3. Remove the spindle nut with the 1-1/16"
wrench provided with the tool.
4. Remove outer fl ange, rubber washer,
and wheel.
5. Examine both fl anges to ensure that
they are free of nicks and are fl at (see
Fig. 4).
NOTE: If the fl ange faces are nicked, or
if the inner surfaces of the fl anges are
not fl at, then replace them with identical
replacement parts. On Cat. No. 5223,
the fl anges should evenly contact the
rubber washers on either side of the
wheel.
6. If you are installing a grinding wheel,
inspect and test it for damage (see "To
Test the Wheel").
7. Place the accessory on the spindle.
Never force an accessory onto the
spindle. A forced fi t may damage the
accessory.
8. Replace rubber washer, outer fl ange,
and spindle nut.
9. Tighten spindle nut. Do not overtighten.
Installing Grinding Wheels and Acces-
sories (Cat. No. 5243 only)
1. Unplug tool and lay it on its tool rest.
2. Loosen wing nuts. Move studs aside and
swing the faceplate away.
3. Hold inner fl ange with spanner wrench
provided with the tool.
4. Remove the spindle nut with the 1-1/16"
wrench provided with the tool.
5. Remove outer fl ange, rubber washer,
and wheel.
6. Examine both fl anges to ensure that
they are free of nicks and are fl at (see
Fig. 4).
NOTE: If the fl ange faces are nicked, or
if the inner surfaces of the fl anges are
not fl at, then replace them with identical
replacement parts. On Cat. No. 5243,
the fl anges should evenly contact the
rubber washers on either side of the
wheel.
7. If you are installing a grinding wheel,
inspect and test it for damage (see "To
Test the Wheel").
8. Place the accessory on the spindle.
Never force an accessory onto the
spindle. A forced fi t may damage the
accessory.
9. Replace rubber washer, outer fl ange,
and spindle nut.
10. Tighten spindle nut. Do not overtighten.
11. Swing the faceplate back into place.
Move studs back into slots. Tighten wing
nuts.
Fig. 6
Inner fl ange
Rubber
washer
Grinding wheel
Outer fl ange
Spindle nut
Inner fl ange
Rubber
washer
Grinding wheel
Outer fl ange
Spindle nut
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Unplug the tool before
changing accessories or making
adjustments.
OPERATION
Starting and Stopping the Tool
1. To start the tool, pull the trigger.
2. To stop the tool, release the trigger.
Using the Trigger Lock Mechanism
The lock button holds the trigger in the 'ON'
position for continuous use.
1. To lock the trigger, hold the lock button
in while pulling the trigger. Then, release
the trigger.
2. To unlock the trigger, pull the trigger and
release. The lock button will pop out.
Grinding
1. Hold handle and spindle housing
fi rmly.
2. Pull trigger.
3. Allow tool to reach full speed.
Always test new wheels for cracks or
damage. To test new wheels, point
the grinder away from you and shield
bystanders from the tool, and then run
the motor at full speed for one minute
while allowing the wheel to spin.
4. Gently apply grinder to the workpiece.