DeWalt DW433-XE, Instruction Manual

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TO PROPERLY TRACK THE SANDING BELT (FIG. 1)
1. Grasp the rear handle (H) of the unit firmly and flip the sander so that the belt is
facing the operator.
2. Depress the trigger (D) to begin rotation of the belt.
3. Turn the tracking knob (I) counterclockwise to move the belt toward the housing.
Turn the knob clockwise to move it away from the housing.
NOTE: The belt should be aligned with the flush
FIG. 3
J
edge of the platen (J) while the sander is in
operation (Fig. 3).
4. Release the trigger and make sure the
belt has come to a complete stop before
setting the unit down.
Proper Hand Position
Safe belt sanding is a two-handed operation.
One hand is used to grip the rear handle of the
unit while the other hand is used to grip the
front handle as seen in Figure 3.
Dust Collection System
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
FIG. 4
L
M
N
personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
Before reconnecting the tool, depress and
release the trigger switch to ensure that the
tool is off. An accidental start-up can cause
injury.
TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTOR
(FIG. 4)
1. Pull the locking dust chute collar (L) up.
2. Insert the rubber dust ejection chute into the collar. Make sure the slots on the
collar are aligned with the nubs (M) on the ejection chute.
3. Push the dust collector from the rear of the bag until the ejection chute snaps into
the dust chute collar and the locks onto the belt cover (N).
4. Push the locking dust chute collar down to secure the dust collector to the unit.
TO EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTOR
1. Pull up on the locking dust chute collar.
2. Remove the dust collector, the rubber ejection chute, and dust collector from the
unit together.
3. Once the dust collector is disconnected from the unit, release the dust seal latch
(P) on the underside of the collector (Fig. 5).
4. Squeeze the dust chute in the spaces indicated (O) to
FIG. 5
O
P
release the collector.
5. Pull the dust bag up to release it from the chute.
6. Slide the dust collector off of the rubber dust ejection
chute.
7. Shake the bag and ejection chute over a trash can,
tapping the bag lightly against the can to loosen any
compacted dust particles.
8. When the dust collector is empty, re-attach it to the dust
ejection chute and then to the sander.
DUST COLLECTION SHUT-OFF VALVE (FIG. 1, 6)
When sanding in tight places, the dust collector may
FIG. 6
Q
be removed.
WARNING: With the dust collector removed, the
stream of dust will be blown through the exhaust
port toward the operator unless the dust collection
valve is closed.
To close the dust collection valve , push the lever
(Q) forward. This will prevent the flow of dust from
the exhaust port.
To open the dust collection valve , pull the lever (Q)
backward. This will allow the flow of dust to exit the
exhaust port.