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ENGLISH
Slider Switch (Fig. C)
CAUTION: Hold the side handle and body of the tool
firmly to maintain control of the tool at start up and
during use and until the wheel or accessory stops rotating.
Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop be fore
laying the tooldown.
Attaching Sanding Discs (Fig. B)
Your DWE7800 drywall sander is designed to use 225mm
sanding discs
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. Sanding discs for the DWE7800 attach with
hook andloop.
The recommended sanding discs are available at extra cost from
your local dealer or authorised DeWALT servicecentre.
To Attach Sanding Disc to the Sanding Pad
(Fig.B)
1. Turn the sander over so that the sanding pad
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is
facingupward.
2. Clean the dust from the sanding padface.
3. Hold the pad with one hand to keep it fromrotating.
4. With the other hand, center and place the sanding disc
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directly on top of thepad. If using paper sanding discs,
ensure any ventilation holes in sanding disc align with
ventilation holes in sandingpad.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
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Speed control dial
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Main handle
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Main tube
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Dust extraction port
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Sanding pad
Intended Use
This drywall sander is designed for professional sanding
applications like drywall constructions of ceilings and walls as
well as for removing paint, coverings, wallpaper residue and
loose plaster.
Do not use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
This drywall sander is a professional powertool.
Do not let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
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ON/OFF slider switch
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2021XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
a
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
g
Wear earprotection.
f
Wear eyeprotection
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Drywall sander
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the ratingplate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT or an authorised serviceorganisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K.& Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
• Connect the green/yelow lead to the earthterminal.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA orless.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core
extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see
Technical Data).The minimum conductor size is 1.5mm
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; the
maximum length is 30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.