DeWalt DCS355 Instruction Manual page 12

INSTALLING/REMOVING SANDING SHEETS (FIG. 6)
A diamond shaped platen uses a hook FIG.6
and loop adhesion system to attach the
sanding sheets. The platen allows you L--
to use it on large flat surfaces and tight
spots or corners.
1. Attach the sanding platen (K) as
described under Installing/
Removing Accessories.
2. Align the edges on the sanding
sheet, with the edge of the sanding
platen and press the sanding sheet K
(L) onto the platen.
3. Firmly press the base with the sanding sheet attached against a
flat surface and briefly switch the tool on. This provides for good
adhesion between the platen and the sanding sheet and also
helps to prevent premature wear.
4. When the tip of the sanding sheet becomes worn, detach the
sheet from the platen, rotate and reapply.
A'rI'ACHING ACCESSORIES USING THE UNIVERSAL
ADAPTER (FIG. 7)
Non-DEWALT accessories can be
attached using the universal adaptor.
1. Place the washer (M) on the tool.
2. Place accessory on to washer.
3. Tighten and secure adaptor nut (N)
using hex wrench.
FIG. 7
._ CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not use any accessory for an
application where the adaptor may fail to hold the accessory.
_ CAUTION: Read and follow all manufacturers' safety warnings for
any accessories used with this tool
_ CAUTION: To avoid injury, ensure adaptor and accessory are
securely tightened.
Attaching the Cut Guide (Fig. 8-12)
The depth/cut guide allows you to precisely FIG.8
cut material at a specified depth or height and
more accurately track a marked cut line. E.
1. Attach the cut guide block (F) by inserting
the tabs (O) on the guide into the
accessory side mount (E) on the main
body of the tool.
2. Secure the block to the main body with
the supplied screw (Q) and washer (S). S
Tighten with the supplied hex wrench (R). F
-Q
DEPTH GUIDE
This feature allows you to precisely cut
material at a specified depth.
1. Insert the guide arm (G) as shown in
Figure 9 into the front slot on the guide
block (F).
2. Adjust the length of the guide by pulling out or pushing inward to
achieve the desired cut depth as shown in Figure 10.
3. Secure the guide in place by turning the depth/cut adjustment
knob (P) clockwise. To release the guide, turn the depth/cut
adjustment knob counterclockwise.
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