Milwaukee Heavy-Duty Sanders and Grinders - Manual (Page 5)

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TOOL ASSEMBLY
Installing the Side Handle
The side handle may be installed on the top of the gear case or on either side
of gear case for right or left handed use. Position side handle in the location
which offers best control and guard protection. For operating zones that pro-
vide maximum protection for the operator, see Fig. 9. To install, thread side
handle into side handle socket on desired side of gear case and tighten
securely.
Installing, Adjusting, and Removing the Guard (Fig. 2 & 3)
Select Models
The guard must be used when using the tool as a grinder. The guard should
be removed when using tool as a sander.
1. To install the guard, unplug the tool and place it upside down on a level
surface. Remove any accessories from the spindle.
Line up the tabs with the tab slots (Fig. 2). Then press the guard down
onto the tool.
2. To adjust the guard, press in the guard adjustment lock lever and rotate
the guard to one of the detents (Fig. 3).
Position the guard in the location which offers best control and guard
protection. For operating zones that provide maximum protection for the
operator, see Fig. 9.
3. To remove the guard, unplug tool and place it upside down on a level
surface. Remove any accessories from spindle.
Press in the guard adjustment lock lever and rotate the guard to line up
the tabs with the slots (Fig. 2). Then lift the guard straight up and away
from the tool.
Removing and Replacing Quik-Lok ® Cords (Fig. 1)
Select Models
MILWAUKEE's exclusive Quik-Lok
® Cords provide instant field replacement
or substitution.
1. To remove the Quik-Lok ® Cord, turn the cord nut 1/4 turn to the left and
pull it out.
2. To replace the Quik-Lok ® Cord, align the connector keyways and push
the connector in as far as it will go. Turn the cord nut 1/4 turn to the right
to lock.
Press in the guard adjustment lock lever and rotate the guard to one of
the detent slots. The lock lever must engage with one of the detents
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Guard
adjustment
lock lever
Tab slot
Tab slot
Tab slot
Fig. 3
Guard
adjustment
lock lever
Guard
Lock lever
must engage one
of detents
To reduce the risk of injury when grinding, ALWAYS
use the proper guard. ALWAYS properly install
the guard.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug
tool before attaching or removing accessories
or making adjustments. Use only specifically
recommended accessories. Others may be
hazardous.
WARNING!