DeWalt D28106-XE, Instruction Manual

5

 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS 

E

Attaching Side Handle

The side handle (E) 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 securely. 

 Rotating the Gear Case

WARNING:

Turn off and unplug the tool before making 

any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or 

accessories. 

Before reconnecting the tool, depress and 

release the paddle switch to ensure that the tool is off.
  1.  Remove guard and flanges from tool.
  2.  Remove the four corner screws attaching the 

90

˚

90

˚

gear case to motor housing.

  3.  Separating the gear case from motor housing 

not more than 6 mm (1/4"), rotate the gear 

case head to desired position.

 NOTE:

 If the gear case and motor housing 

become separated by more than 6 mm (1/4"), 

the tool must be serviced and re-assembled by 

a D

E

WALT service center. Failure to have the tool 

serviced may cause brush, motor and bearing failure. 
  3.  Re-install screws to attach the gear case to the motor housing. Tighten screws to 

2 nm (18 in.lbs.) torque. Overtightening could cause screws to strip.

Accessories

It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges to use 

with grinder accessories. See pages 7–8 for information on choosing the correct 

accessories.

WARNING:

 Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the 

tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated accessory speed 

may burst and cause injury. Threaded accessories must have a M14x2 hub. Every 

unthreaded accessory must have a 22 mm (7/8") arbor hole. If it does not, it may 

 D28402-XE 

FIG. 1

C

F

I

A

B

J

K

L

K

 D28106-XE 

D28113-XE

 D28130-XE 

D28135-XE

 D28139-XE

G
H

S

K