Operator's Manual

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Operator's Zones
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
use a side handle when using this
tool. Hold securely.
Installing Side Handle
The side handle may be installed on either side of
the gear case. Position the side handle in the loca-
To install, thread side handle into side handle socket
and tighten securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the
operator should be instructed in
the use, care and protection of grinding wheels.
Grinding Wheel Selection
Use grinding wheels, and accessories that are:
 correct size as written on tool’s nameplate.
 rated at or above the RPM listed on the tool’s name-
plate.
 correct accessory, wheel type and grit for the job.
Grinding is the cutting action of thousands of abrasive
grains on the face of a grinding wheel. When grinding
metals such as steel and iron, choose an aluminum
oxide grinding wheel. Select a silicon carbide grinding
wheel for stone and concrete. Use cotton reinforced
wheels for non-ferrous metals.
 wetness and extreme humidity
 any type of solvent
 extreme changes in temperature
 dropping and bumping
 in an organized way so wheels can be removed
without disturbing or damaging other wheels
 with their safety information
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rolled or bumped.
Discard wheels that have been dropped, rolled,
bumped, subjected to extreme changes in tempera-
ture, or come into contact with solvents or wetness.
WARNING
Only use accessories with Maxi-
mum Safe Operating Speed rated
at least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. This speed is based on the
strength of the wheel, allowing for a reasonable
measure of safety. It is not meant to imply a best
the Maximum Safe Operating Speed.
Installing/Removing Grinding Wheels
Make sure the wheel does not extend beyond the
bottom of the guard. Threaded hub grinding wheels
may require a deeper guard (see "Accessories").
1. Remove the battery pack. WARNING! Always
remove battery pack before changing or removing
accessories.
2. Properly position the guard.
3. Wipe
and debris. Inspect the parts for damage. Replace
if needed. Use only MILWAUKEE
®
mounting hard-
ware designed for your tool.
4. Place
5. Place the selected wheel on the spindle and align
6. Press in the spindle lock button while turning the
nut or wheel with hub clockwise. Tighten securely.
7.
8.
To remove wheel, remove the battery pack and
reverse the procedure.
Type 1 Reinforced 3.175 mm (1/8") thick or less
Cut-Off Wheels are suited for small cut-off and
shallow notching operations only. Always handle
wheels carefully to avoid damage. Before installing
any wheel, always inspect it for cracks. If wheel is
cracked, discard it to prevent others from using it.
Type 27
or Type 29
grinding
wheel
Fixtec nut
Type 27 guard
Type 27 or Type 29
grinding wheel with hub
Type 28 grinding
wheel with hub
Type 28 guard
Spindle lock button
Spindle
Type 1
backing flange
Use a spanner wrench to aid of loosing the
Fixtec nut if the disc getting too tight.