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Optional Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT-recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
Cleaning
WARNING: Electrical shock and mechanical hazard.
Disconnect the electrical appliance from the power source
beforecleaning.
WARNING: To ensure safe and efficient operation,
always keep the electrical appliance and the ventilation
slotsclean.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into aliquid.
Ventilation slots can be cleaned using a dry, soft non-metallic
brush and/or a suitable vacuum cleaner. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions. Wear approved eye protection and an
approved dustmask.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
MAINTENANCE
Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regularcleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
- Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed
of along with any dust chips or other removal debris.
They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and
disposed of through regular trash pick-up procedures.
During clean-up, children and pregnant women should
be kept away from the immediate workarea.
- All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by
children should be washed thoroughly before being
usedagain.
- Dispose of dust particles and any other removal
debrissafely.
Precautions to Take When Sanding Paint
WARNING: Observe the applicable regulations for
sanding paint. Pay special attention to the following:
• Whenever possible, use a vacuum extractor for dust
collection.
Sanding of lead-based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the
difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest
danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnantwomen.
Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains
lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding any paint:
1. PERSONAL SAFETY
- No children or pregnant women should enter the work
area where the paint sanding is being done until all
clean-up iscompleted.
- A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all
persons entering the work area. The filter should be
replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty
breathing. See your local hardware store for the proper
NIOSH-approved dustmask.
- Connect a suitable dustextractor.
- NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in
the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint
particles. Workers should wash and clean-up BEFORE
eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or
smoking should not be left in the work area where dust
would settle onthem.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
- Paint should be removed in such a manner as to
minimize the amount of dustgenerated.
- Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed
with plastic sheeting of 4milsthickness.
- Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking
of paint dust outside the workarea.
3. CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
- All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed
and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of
the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be
changedfrequently.
4. Apply additional pressure to engage the abrasive pad on the
work surface. Move the sander in an overlapping pattern to
smooth the drywall compound down to a“featheredge”.
5. Apply ONLY enough pressure to keep the abrasive pad flat
against the work.
6. Keep the sander in constant motion while the abrasive
pad is in contact with the work surface. Use a steady,
sweeping motion. Excessive pressure, stopping the
sander on the work, or moving the sander erratically can
cause unacceptable swirl marks and unevenness in the
worksurface.
NOTE: Do not allow rotating abrasive pad to contact sharp
protrusions. Contact with protruding objects (nails, screws,
electrical boxes, etc.) can severely damage the abrasivepad.