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Guard N042786

Manufactured by:
DeWALT
ERP Number:
ERP10187626
Part Number:
N042786
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  Works with your model  DWE4012!
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Less than 15 mins 

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  Works with your model   DWE4012!

Product Description

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This replacement guard is designed for use with Dewalt angle grinders. It is a high quality item that is sourced directly from original equipment. This part helps to direct dust and trimmings away from the user as well as provide protection from the grinding disk. This part is made from durable metal and it is sold individually.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • DeWALT
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Angle Grinder

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This was additional guard purchased for cutting with my grinder

John from Lowell, Massachusetts

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
N042786
Removed one side guard and replaced it with the 2 sided guard. IT was easy to do.
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Needed a new guard

James from Centerville, Utah

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
N042786
Simply clamp the guard around the housing.
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Needed a new guard. The one that came with the grinder was the wrong one.

Steve from LEBANON, New Hampshire

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
N042786
I had to remove a spring clip that was designed for a different guard. After I took that off the new guard went on very easy. I used it to cut some metal later and it worked very good. I love it when things come together.
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Nothing was wrong, just needed a different guard for cutting instead of grinding.

Bill from Canton, Michigan

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
N042786
1. Removed grinding guard.
2. Installed cutting guard.
3. Super easy.
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Installed a two sided grinder guard to use angle grinder with a cutoff blade

James from Bruce Twp, Michigan

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
N042786
Removed tho one suded guard and installed the double sided guard and tightened the screw to tighten the collar around the grinder housing!!!
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bad switch

lolita from fort payne, Alabama

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
N327459, N042786
removed the cord end of the grinder .the black button had to be mashed to get it off. then remove the wires from the switch and remove the switch.then replace everything.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP10187626
Manufacturer Part Number: N042786
Brand Model Number Description
Craftsman CMEG200 Angle Grinder - Angle Grinder
DeWALT DWE4011 Angle Grinder - 4.5" Small Angle Grinder
DeWALT DWE4011R Angle Grinder - Angle Grinder
DeWALT DWE4012 Grinder - 4.5in Sm Angl Grnder
DeWALT DWE4120 Angle Grinder - 4-1/2 Small Angle Grinder
DeWALT DWE4120N Angle Grinder - 4-1/2 Small Angle Grinder
DeWALT DWE4120R Angle Grinder - Small Angle Grinder
DeWALT DWE4120W Angle Grinder - 9.0a Padl Swit Grind
DeWALT DWE4120WR Angle Grinder - Angle Grinder
DeWALT N359279 Angle Grinder - Angle Grinder