I just bought a DeWalt DW840 7" angle grinder for various needs. One immediate need was to cut flagstone. The tool comes with a Type 27 guard typically used for grinding, wire brush, polishing, rust removal etc. Apparently a Type 1 guard is needed for cutting stone (and presumably metal... not sure about wood). This grinder does not have or support the use of a Type 1 guard. So two questions
1) Is it true I cannot cut stone or metal using this tool without a type 1 guard?
2) How would I search online for an angle grinder which supported a type 1 guard.
I'm looking for something versatile which can work with wood, stone, metal - grinding, polishing, cutting. I've never had or used an angle grinder but was under the impression that it could fit a lot of my needs.
1) Is it true I cannot cut stone or metal using this tool without a type 1 guard?
2) How would I search online for an angle grinder which supported a type 1 guard.
I'm looking for something versatile which can work with wood, stone, metal - grinding, polishing, cutting. I've never had or used an angle grinder but was under the impression that it could fit a lot of my needs.