Cordless Angle Grinder - DeWALT, 18V XR, 125 mm, Brushless, Bare Tool, DCG404N-XJ

DeWALT DCG404N-XJ Cordless Angle Grinder, 18V XR, 125 mm

The DeWALT DCG404N-XJ is a compact cordless angle grinder for 125 mm discs on the 18V XR platform. It uses a brushless motor and, according to the manufacturer, delivers up to 760 MWO and 11,000 min^-1. DeWALT describes it as 28% smaller than traditional 18V XR cordless grinders, which gives access to tight and hard-to-reach corners. The DCG404N-XJ article is catalogued by the manufacturer as a bare tool version: its specification states 0 batteries and charger included - no.

Compact 32 mm brushless motor

The grinder belongs to the compact 18V XR range. The manufacturer lists a 32 mm brushless motor for professional performance and electronic soft start, which ramps the speed up slowly to avoid the initial jolt on start-up. The maximum speed is fixed - there is no variable speed control. The switch is a paddle type.

Electronic brake and electronic clutch

For safety DeWALT fits an electronic brake that stops the disc in 1.25 seconds on average (measured with a 1 mm T1 disc, DT43902-QZ), together with an electronic clutch that reduces kickback if the disc is pinched or jammed. Mesh debris covers limit the dust and particles drawn through the motor and the electronics.

Guard and handle

The tool is equipped with a clip-on cutting guard which, according to the manufacturer, converts quickly into a grinding guard. The side handle mounts in 2 positions for better comfort and control, and the rubber overmould on the body improves grip.

Scope of delivery per DeWALT's catalogue

DeWALT's Bulgarian catalogue lists for article DCG404N-XJ a side handle, a hex key, a grinding guard and a cutting guard, with a total piece count of 5. The German catalogue for the same article lists a vibration-damping auxiliary handle, a cutting and grinding guard and a quick-release nut - the manufacturer's two lists disagree.

Applications

Compact 125 mm angle grinders are used for cutting and grinding metal, dressing welds and working edges. The smaller body is an advantage in confined spaces and during prolonged handling. Discs, 18V XR batteries and a charger are sold separately.

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