DeWalt DWE7800 - Electrical Safety; Mains Plug Replacement (U.K. & Ireland Only); Using an Extension Cable; Package Contents

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Sanding Drywall (Fig. E)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
ALWAYS wear a respirator approved by NIOSH for
“Dust andMist”.
The drywall sander has an articulating sanding head. The
head can swivel in multiple directions, allowing the abrasive
pad to conform to the work surface. This action enables you
to sand the top, middle, and bottom of a wall or ceiling joint
without changingposition.
1. Turn the vacuum cleaner switch ON (I).
2. Turn drywall sander switchON.
3. Position the drywall sander lightly against the work
surface. Apply just enough pressure to align the sanding
head with the worksurface.
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”.
Slider Switch (Fig. C)
NOTE: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not
switch the tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow
the sander to run up to full speed before touching the work
surface. Lift the tool from the surface before turning the tool
off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before putting itdown.
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WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power
supply, be sure the slider switch is in the off position
by pressing the rear part of the switch and releasing.
Ensure the slider switch is in the off position as
described above after any interruption in power
supply to the tool, such as deadbattery.
To start the tool, slide the ON/OFF slider switch
1
toward
the front of the tool using the rear portion of the switch. To
stop the tool, release the ON/OFF sliderswitch.
For continuous operation, slide the switch toward the front
of the tool and press the forward part of the switch inward.
To stop the tool while operating in continuous mode, press
the rear part of the slider switch andrelease.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
3
and one hand on the main tube
4
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Precautions to Take When Sanding Paint
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
pregnantwomen.
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 iscompleted.
‑ 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 dustmask.
‑ 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 onthem.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
‑ Paint should be removed in such a manner as to
minimize the amount of dustgenerated.
‑ Areas where paint removal is occurring should be
sealed with plastic sheeting of 4milsthickness.
‑ Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce
tracking of paint dust outside the workarea.
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
changedfrequently.
‑ 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 workarea.
‑ All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by
children should be washed thoroughly before being
usedagain.
NOTE: The sleeve
11
of the dust extraction port can
be removed if damaged and replaced by the user. The
sleeve is available as an optional accessory and can be
replaced using ascrewdriver.
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
worksurface.
NOTE: Do not allow rotating abrasive pad to contact sharp
protrusions. Contact with protruding objects (nails, screws,
electrical boxes, etc.), can severely damage the abrasivepad.