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 D
WALT repair agent.
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WALT repair agent
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This Power Tool is in accordance with the
relevant safety regulations. To avoid danger,
electric appliances must only be repaired by
qualified technicians.
Additional safety rules for polishers
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while using the tool.
• Use only a limited amount of polishing paste.
When using too much paste, the polishing cover
could slide off the polishing wheel.
• Always follow the instructions supplied with the
polishing paste used.
• Always wear a dust mask when dry-polishing.
• Do not use this tool for grinding applications.
Package contents
The package contains:
1 Polisher
1 Backing pad
1 Threaded flange
1 Polishing bonnet
1 Side handle
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 (fig. A)
Your D
WALT polisher DW849 has been designed
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for professional polishing of painted metal surfaces
(e.g. car bodies) and natural stone surface finishing.
1 On/off switch
2 Lock-on button
3 Speed control dial
4 Spindle lock
5 Side handle
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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
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accordance with EN 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
D
WALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
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• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• 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
Fitting a mains plug to 115 V units
(U.K. & Ireland only)
• The plug should be fitted by a competent person.
If you are in doubt, contact an authorized
D
WALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
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