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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 tool down.
Attaching Sanding Discs (Fig. B)
Your DWE7800 drywall sander is designed to use 225 mm
sanding discs
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. Sanding discs for the DWE7800 attach with
hook and loop.
The recommended sanding discs are available at extra cost from
your local dealer or authorised
D
e
WALT
service centre.
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
facing upward.
2. Clean the dust from the sanding pad face.
3. Hold the pad with one hand to keep it from rotating.
4. With the other hand, center and place the sanding disc
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directly on top of the pad. If using paper sanding discs,
ensure any ventilation holes in sanding disc align with
ventilation holes in sanding pad.
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 cause injury.
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Speed control dial
3
Main handle
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Main tube
5
Dust extraction port
6
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 or gases.
This drywall sander is a professional power tool.
Do not let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
•
Young children and the infirm.
This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• 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 this product.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING:
Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
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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 the housing.
Example:
2021 XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
a
Read instruction manual before use.
g
Wear ear protection.
f
Wear eye protection.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Drywall sander
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
D
e
WALT
or an authorised service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
• Connect the green/yelow lead to the earth terminal.
WARNING:
We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
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 1.5 mm
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; the
maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
