Understanding How to Use a DeWalt Grinder

Before you claim your free DeWalt Grinder through this month’s worksite essentials deals, it is best practice to refresh yourself on how to use a grinder whether you are a seasoned pro or complete newcomer.

Before You Start

Before you start, ensure you are taking the proper safety measures to use the tool. This includes eye protection, hand protection, and tough clothing items. Also ensure your power supply is connected and ready for use.

Choose the Abrasive

Choosing the correct abrasive can depending on the type of job, whether you need a cutting wheel, grinding wheel or flap disc, look to the Allfasteners brand of abrasives. Allfasteners offers a range of sizes and thicknesses for high demand applications on metal, stainless steel, cement and other materials. Our abrasives can be used for grinding, sanding, polishing or cutting, to ensure you have the result you need. With varying sizes, the abrasives can cover any strength, speed or durability your job needs.

Prepare the Tool

Start by adjusting the safety guard. The safety guard is designed to protect you by redirecting sparks away from your face and body.

Depending on the model, the safety guard can be easily slid into place manually or by releasing the clamp lock. If your grinder does have a clamp lock, pull the release away from the spindle to unlock it. Then manually spin the guard into place and relock the lock by pushing the release back in. You are now ready to use the tool.

Using the Tool

The proper way to start using a grinder is to start with the face of the disc against the surface of the item you are cutting or grinding. It is also best practice to keep the disc at an angle of around 15 degrees throughout the application.

Make sure to not overheat the tool, by applying too much pressure. Allow the tool to do the work. It will provide your tool with a longer life span.

Need More Tips?

If you want more info on how to use a grinder, or any other tool, feel free to contact an Allfasteners representative, we have decades of experience with hands on experience in a vast array of industries. Simply call 888.859.6060 or email us today.