Check for misalignment and seizure of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. Have damaged
guards or other defective parts repaired or
replaced as instructed. Do not use the tool if the
switch is defective. Have the switch replaced by
an authorized DeWALT repair agent.
20 Have your tool repaired by an authorized
DeWALT repair agent
This Power Tool is in accordance with the relevant
safety regulations. To avoid danger, electric
appliances must only be repaired by qualified
technicians.
Sanding paint
Observe the applicable regulations for sanding
paint. Pay special attention to the following:
1 Take special care when sanding paint which is
possibly lead based:
• Do not let children or pregnant women enter the
work area.
• All persons entering the work area should wear
a mask specially designed for protection against
lead paint dust and fumes.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
2 Dispose of dust particles and any other removal
debris safely.
Package contents
The package contains:
1 1/4 Sheet Sander
1 Hole perforation jig
1 Dustbag
1 Set of sanding sheets
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
1 Registration card
• 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.
Description (fig. A)
Your DeWALT 1/4 sander has been designed for
professional sanding of wood, woodwork and plastics.
1 ON/OFF-switch
2 Sanding sheet clamps
3 Sanding sheet clamp springs
4 Sanding pad
5 Dustbag adaptor
6 Dustbag
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.
Your DeWALT tool is double insulated in
accordance with prEN 50144; therefore
no earth wire is required.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland
only)
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you
are competent to do this, proceed as instructed
below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorized
DeWALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug
with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs
fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked
at the connection points of most good quality
plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points
in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2)
and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4).
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug
ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the
outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the two
leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws.
Never use a light socket.
Never connect the live (L) or neutral (N)
wires to the earth pin marked E or
For 115 V tools, use plugs to BS4343 standard.
E N G L I S H
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