Trigger Switch; Assembly And Adjustments; Operation - DeWalt DWE6401 Instruction Manual

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Trigger Switch

As the trigger switch is pressed in, the rotation continues
to increase, but will not exceed the maximum setting on
the speed control dial. As the trigger is released, the sander
head revolutions per minute are reduced.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


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.
Attaching Side Handle (Fig. A)
The side handle 2 can be fitted to either side of the
housing in the threaded holes. Before using the tool, check
that the handle is tightened se cure ly.
This handle should be used at all times to maintain
complete control of the tool.
Assemble Dust Shroud (Fig. B–D)
1. Loosen screw 7 on dust shroud
screw or nut.
Fig. B
7
2. Slide dust shroud onto sander body.
3. With the sander on a stable surface, hold the
dust shroud by the dust port
3
side of shroud over the notches
a circular motion and push the shroud over the
remaining notches.
Fig. C
4. Ensure dust shroud 3 is seated against sander body and
tighten screw 7 so shroud does not move while tool is
running. Do not overtighten.
Fig. D
7
Assemble Sanding Pad (Fig. E)
1. Place supplied wrench 9
wrench with dust shroud baffles
6
3 . Do not remove
4
3
and push this
4
. Then work in
8
8
3
onto spindle. Rotate and align
.
10
2. While holding the spindle with the wrench, place
sanding pad 11 onto spindle and rotate clockwise
until tight.
Fig. E
10
Attaching Abrasive Disc (Fig. F)
Use 5" (127 mm) sanding discs with an 8-hole dust
extraction pattern which attach to the sander with hook
and loop.
Fig. F
1. Turn the sander over so that the sanding pad is
facing upward.
2. Clean the dust from the hook and loop pad face.
3. Hold the pad with one hand to keep it from rotating.
4. With the other hand, align the holes and place the disc
directly on top of the pad.
nOTE: Do not use the sanding screen (the screen used for
sanding drywall) directly on the hook and loop pad. The
screen will not hold and will damage the hooks on the pad.
The hooks will wear very rapidly if left in contact with the
work surface while the tool is operating.

OPERATION


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.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand under the main
handle 1 and the other hand on the side handle
9
11
2 .