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Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing .
– Risk of personal injury due flying particles.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. A)
The Date Code (24), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2010 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Belt sander
1 Dustbag
1 Sanding belt
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• 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 (fi g. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
1. On/off switch
24
2. Lock-on button
3. Front handle
4. Dust extracton shut-off
5. Speed control dial (DW433)
6. Roller
7. Clamping lever
8. Belt centering knob
9. Dustbag
INTENDED USE
Your DW432/DW433 belt sander has been designed
for professional sanding of wood and plastics.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
The belt 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.
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 D
WALT tool is double insulated in
E
accordance with EN 60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
WARNING: 115 V units have to
be operated via a fail-safe isolating
transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary
winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D
WALT service organisation.
E
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.
WARNING: No connection is to be
made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.