SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and
overheating. D
WALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not
e
operate, check power supply.
C
FIG. 1
E
COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
A. On/Off switch
B. Lock off button
C. Spindle lock button
B
A
D
D. Side handle
E. Guard (Type 27, open beneath
wheel or accessory)
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn
unit off and disconnect it from power source
before installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig. 2)
The side handle (D) can be fitted to either side of
the gear case in the threaded holes, as shown.
Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightened se cure ly.
Accessories
The capacity of the DW831 is 5" (125 mm)
diameter x 1/4" (6.35 mm) thick grinding wheels.
The capacity of the DW840 is 7" (180 mm) diameter x 1/4" (6.35 mm)
thick grinding wheels.
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges
to use with grinder accessories. See pages 10–11 for information on
choosing the correct accessories.
WARNING: Handle and store all abrasive wheels carefully to
prevent damage from thermal shock, heat, mechanical damage, etc.
Store in a dry protected area free from high humidity, freezing
temperatures or extreme temperature changes.
CAUTION: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recom mended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other
accessories running over their rated speed may fly apart and cause
injury. Threaded accessories must have a 5/8" – 11 hub. Every
unthreaded accessory must have a 7/8" arbor hole. If it does not, it
may have been designed for a circular saw. Use only the accessories
shown on pages 10–11 of this manual. Accessory ratings must
always be above listed tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.
8
FIG. 2
D