Unplug the Dewalt grinder power cord from the outlet. Turn the nut securing the wheel to the spindle counterclockwisewith the supplied wrench that came with the grinder. Once thepaddle switch is released, the grinder turns offautomatically.
We show you several ways of how to change an angle grinder wheel. Slip your new angle grinder wheel on, and reverse the process. My favorite way to replace an angle grinder wheel involves switching out the stock flange with a Hilti Kwik-Lock flange.
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Can you change the blade on an angle grinder?
The blade of your angle grinder is held in place by a locking nut. Changing the blade requires this nut to be loosened and removed. This is usually done using a special two-pronged wrench. A wrench that fits the size and shape of your angle grinder’s locking nut should have been in the box when you purchased it.
How do you remove an angle grinder blade?
Use your screwdriver to remove the blade guard before you remove the blade. This will make it easier to get the blade off. Loosen the screw that holds the blade guard in place, or push the release latch on the blade guard to remove it.
Which way do you loosen a grinder?
Here’s the easiest way to change an angle grinder wheel: Hold the wheel lock button down and turn the wheel until it locks. Turn the Kwik Lock flange counterclockwise by hand until it loosens.
What tools use to remove the angle grinder discs?
A pin wrench is the required tool that comes with an angle grinder and is used to remove a disc. This wrench resembles a pitchfork and has two knobs on the end that you insert into the drive bolt to loosen the nut holes that attach to the disc.
When should I replace my angle grinder disc?
Always replace a cutting disc if it shows any signs of damage. This includes, but is not limited to visible cracks and chips or any signs of bending or twists to the wheel. Cut off wheels should be replaced when they hit their expiration date. This can be found imprinted on the metal center of the disc.
What is the thread on an angle grinder?
“The “standard” spindle (sometimes called the “arbor”) thread these days on a angle grinder in the US is 5/8-11 (5/8″ diameter and 11 threads per inch).
