Operation – Porter-Cable MODEL 7408 User Manual
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TO INSTALL GRINDING WHEEL
1.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER CIRCUIT.
2.
Rest machine on its back with spindle facing up.
3.
Install and adjust the appropriate wheel guard following instructions in
TO INSTALL WHEEL GUARD Section of this manual.
4.
Position inner flange (A) Fig. 5, onto spindle (C), with round hub facing
outward, away from machine. Rotate flange until it drops into place on the
spindle.
CAUTION: Use Type 1 Wheel Guard when using Type 1 Wheels.
5.
Position grinding wheel to spindle.
6.
Position outer flange to spindle with flat side against wheel, Fig. 6, and
thread into place hand tight.
7.
Depress spindle lock pin (E) Fig. 7, and hold while rotating grinding
wheel clockwise by hand until spindle lock engages.
8.
Continue holding spindle lock pin engaged while placing lugs of spanner
wrench (F) Fig. 7, into holes of outer flange. Tighten securely by turning
clockwise.
OPERATION
USING A DISC GRINDER
Be certain wheel guard and auxiliary handle are installed.
Firmly grip the auxiliary handle and motor housing as shown in Fig. 8. Lift up
rear of motor housing so only the front section of grinding wheel contacts the
work. Use light pressure. Always lift the grinder off work before starting or
stopping motor. The arrow on the front gear housing indicates the direction
in which the grinding wheel rotates.
Fig. 5
C
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
E
Fig. 4
F
A
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