DeWalt DWE490 User manual

DWE490
DWE492
DWE492S
DWE493
DWE494
Final Page size: A5 (148mm x 210mm)

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DeWALT
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The vibration and/or noise emission level given in this
information sheet has been measured in accordance with
a standardised test given in EN60745 and may be used to
compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary
assessment ofexposure.
WARNING: The declared vibration and/or noise emission
level represents the main applications of the tool. However
if the tool is used for different applications, with different
accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration and/or
noise emission may differ. This may significantly increase
the exposure level over the total workingperiod.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and/
or noise should also take into account the times when the
tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually
doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure
level over the total workingperiod.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the
operator from the effects of vibration and/or noise such
as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the
hands warm (relevant for vibration), organisation of
workpatterns.
English (original instructions)
LARGE ANGLE GRINDER
DWE490, DWE492, DWE492S, DWE493, DWE494
Congratulations!
You have chosen a
DeWALT
tool. Years of experience, thorough product development and innovation make
DeWALT
one of the most
reliable partners for professional power toolusers.
Technical Data
DWE490 DWE492 DWE492S DWE493 DWE494
Voltage VAC 230 230 230 230 230
UK & Ireland VAC 230/115 230/115 – – –
Type 11111
Power input W2000 2200 2200 2200 2200
No-load/rated speed min-1 6600 6600 6600 8500 6600
Wheel diameter mm 230 230 230 180 230
Spindle diameter M14 M14 M14 M14 M14
Spindle length mm 19 19 19 19 19
Weight kg 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2
Noise values and/or vibration values (triax vector sum) according to EN60745:
LPA (emission sound pressure level) dB(A) 94 94 94 94 94
LWA (sound power level) dB(A) 104 104 104 104 104
K (uncertainty for the given sound level) dB(A) 33333
Surface grinding
Vibration emission value a
h,SG
= m/s27.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1
Uncertainty K = m/s22.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Disc sanding
Vibration emission value a
h,DS
= m/s25.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Uncertainty K = m/s21.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
EC-Declaration of Conformity
Machinery Directive
Large Angle Grinder
DWE490, DWE492, DWE492S, DWE493, DWE494
DeWALT
declares that these products described under Technical
Data are in compliance with:
2006/42/EC, EN60745-1:2009 +A11:2010,
EN60745-2-3:2011 +A2:2013 +A11:2014 +A12:2014 +A13:2015.
These products also comply with Directive 2014/30/EU and
2011/65/EU. For more information, please contact
DeWALT
at
the following address or refer to the back of themanual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical
file and makes this declaration on behalf of
DeWALT
.

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Markus Rompel
Vice President of Engineering, PTE-Europe
DeWALT
, Richard-Klinger-Straße 11,
D-65510, Idstein, Germany
13.12.2019
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instructionmanual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
thesesymbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderateinjury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
propertydamage.
Denotes risk of electricshock.
Denotes risk offire.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTUREREFERENCE.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
powertool.
1) Work Area Safety
a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas inviteaccidents.
b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust orfumes.
c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.
2) Electrical Safety
a ) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electricshock.
b ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed orgrounded.
c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electricshock.
d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electricshock.
e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock.
f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electricshock.
3) Personal Safety
a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personalinjury.
b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personalinjuries.
c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch on
invitesaccidents.
d ) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personalinjury.
e ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpectedsituations.
f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in movingparts.
g ) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-relatedhazards.
h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore

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tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of asecond.
4) Power Tool Use and Care
a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
wasdesigned.
b ) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.
c ) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power toolaccidentally.
d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrainedusers.
e ) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained powertools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.
g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardoussituation.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpectedsituations.
5) Service
a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool ismaintained.
Additional Specific Safety Rules for Large
Angle Grinders
Safety Instructions for All Operations
a ) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. Read
all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.
b ) Operation such as polishing is not recommended to
be performed with this powertool.
Operations for which the power tool was not designed
may create a hazard and cause personalinjury.
c ) Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
safeoperation.
d ) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can
break and flyapart.
e ) The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded orcontrolled.
f ) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the
grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by
flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the
locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do
not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will
run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
ofcontrol.
g ) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheel for
chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or
excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires.
If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane of
the rotating accessory and run the power tool at
maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this testtime.
h ) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of
stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or
respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise may cause hearingloss.
i ) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area ofoperation.
j ) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
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k ) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If
you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your
hand or arm may be pulled into the spinningaccessory.
l ) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of
yourcontrol.
m ) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could
snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into yourbody.
n ) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electricalhazards.
o ) Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite thesematerials.
p ) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution orshock.
FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL
OPERATIONS
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which
in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of
thebinding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the
workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel
to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or
away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s
movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also
break under theseconditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
a ) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start up. The operator can control torque reaction
or kickback forces, if proper precautions aretaken.
b ) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over yourhand.
c ) Do not position your body in the area where power
tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel
the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at
the point ofsnagging.
d ) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to
snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control
orkickback.
e ) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback
and loss ofcontrol.
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and
Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations
a ) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your
power tool and the specific guard designed for the
selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not
designed cannot be adequately guarded and areunsafe.
b ) The grinding surface of centre depressed wheels
must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip.
An improperly mounted wheel that projects through the
plane of the guard lip cannot be adequatelyprotected.
c ) The guard must be securely attached to the power
tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least
amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator.
The guard helps to protect the operator from broken wheel
fragments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that
could igniteclothing.
d ) Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with the side
of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended
for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels
may cause them toshatter.
e ) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are
of correct size and shape for your selected wheel.
Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus
reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges
for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding
wheelflanges.
f ) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power
tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable
for the higher speed of a smaller tool and mayburst.
Additional Safety Warnings Specific for
Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations
a ) Do not "jam" the cut-off wheel or apply excessive
pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth
of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and
susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut
and the possibility of kickback or wheelbreakage.
b ) Do not position your body in line with and behind
the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of
operations, is moving away from your body, the possible
kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power
tool directly atyou.
c ) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold
the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-
off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion
otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take
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d ) Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up
or kickback if the power tool is restarted in theworkpiece.
e ) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their own
weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece
near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on
both sides of thewheel.
f ) Use extra caution when making a "pocket cut" into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or
objects that can causekickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding
Operations
a ) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc
paper. Follow manufacturer's recommendations,
when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper
extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration
hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc
orkickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing
Operations
a ) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush
even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress
the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The
wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/orskin.
b ) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire
brushing, do not allow any interference of the
wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or
brush may expand in diameter due to work load and
centrifugalforces.
Additional Safety Rules for Grinders
• Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels on this tool.
Using inappropriate accessories can result ininjury.
• Always use side handle. Tighten the handle securely. The
side handle should always be used to maintain control of the
tool at alltimes.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA orless.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
duringoperation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the ratingplate.
Your
DeWALT
tool is double insulated in accordance
with EN60745; therefore no earth wire isrequired.
WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondarywinding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT
or an authorised serviceorganisation.
NOTE: This device is intended for the connection to a power
supply system with maximum permissible system impedance
Zmax of 0.28 Ω at the interface point (power service box)
of user’s supply. The user has to ensure that this device is
connected only to a power system which fulfills the requirement
above. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply
company for the system impedance at the interfacepoint.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earthterminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core
extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see
Technical Data).The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm2; the
maximum length is 30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 230 mm diamond wheel (KD or GK models only)
1 Angle grinder
1 Guard
1 Side handle
1 Flange set
1 Two-pin spanner
1 Kitbox (K-models only)
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.

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Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code24, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A, D)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1 On/off trigger
2 Lock-off button
3 Spindle lock
4 Spindle
5 Guard
6 Guard screw
7 Side handle
8 Lock-on button (DWE494 only)
9 Two-pin spanner
10 Backing flange
11 Threaded clamp nut
Intended Use
Your heavy-duty angle grinder has been designed for
professional grinding, sanding, wire brush andcutting.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These heavy-duty angle grinders are professional powertools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
No-volt Release Switch
DWE494 only
The on/off switch has a no-volt release function. If the tool
should become disconnected from the power source for any
reason, the switch has to be deliberatelyreactivated.
Soft Start Feature
DWE492S and DWE494
The soft start feature allows a slow speed build-up to avoid an
initial jerk when starting. This feature is particularly useful when
working in confinedspaces.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
trigger switch to ensure that the tool isoff.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig.B)
WARNING: Before using the tool, check that the handle is
tightenedsecurely.
WARNING: The side handle should always be used to
maintain control of the tool at alltimes.
Screw the side handle7 tightly into one of the holes13 on
either side of the gearcase.
Mounting and Removing a Keyed Guard
(Fig.A,C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and release the
trigger switch to ensure that the tool isoff.
CAUTION: Guards must be used with thisgrinder.
When using the grinder for cutting metal or masonry a Type 1
guard MUST be used. Type 1 guards are available at extra cost
from
DeWALT
distributors.
NOTE: Please refer to the Grinding and Cutting Accessory
Chart at the end of this section to show other accessories that
can be used with thesegrinders.
1. Place the angle grinder on a table, spindle4up.
2. Align the lugs14 with the notches15.
3. Press the guard5 down and rotate it to the
requiredposition.
4. Securely tighten the screw6.
5. To remove the guard, slacken thescrew.
CAUTION: If the guard cannot be tightened by the
adjusting screw, do not use the tool. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, take the tool and guard to a service center
to repair or replace theguard.