DeWalt DW443 User Manual page 8

E N G L I S H
Never use a light socket.
Never connect the live (L) or neutral (N)
wires to the earth pin marked E or
For 115 V units with a power rating exceeding 1500 W,
we recommend to fit a plug to BS4343 standard.
Using an extension cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
extension cable suitable for the power input of this
tool (see technical data). The minimum conductor size
is 1.5 mm 2 . When using a cable reel, always unwind
the cable completely. Also refer to the table below.
Conductor size (mm 2 ) Cable rating (Amperes)
0.75 6
1.00 10
1.50 15
2.50 20
4.00 25
Cable length (m)
7.5
Voltage Amperes Cable rating (Amperes)
115 0 - 2.0 6
2.1 - 3.4 6
3.5 - 5.0 6
5.1 - 7.0 10
7.1 - 12.0 15
12.1 - 20.0 20
230 0 - 2.0 6
2.1 - 3.4 6
3.5 - 5.0 6
5.1 - 7.0 10
7.1 - 12.0 15
12.1 - 20.0 20
Assembly and adjustment
Prior to assembly and adjustment always
unplug the tool.
Fitting sanding discs (fig. B)
Your sander uses 150 mm Velcro sanding discs with
a 6 hole dust extraction pattern.
• Place the sander on a table, sanding pad (8) up.
• Place the sanding disc directly on top of the
sanding pad.
• Hold the sanding pad (8) with one hand and align
the dust extraction holes (10).
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15 25 30 45 60
6 6 6 6 10
6 6 6 15 15
6 10 15 20 20
10 15 20 20 25
15 20 25 25 -
20 25 - - -
6 6 6 6 6
6 6 6 6 6
6 6 6 10 15
10 10 10 15 15
15 15 15 20 20
20 20 20 25 -
20
Electronic speed control dial (fig. C)
Your sander is equipped with an electronic speed
control dial (2) with 5 positions. Generally, harder
materials require a higher setting. The correct
setting, however, is a matter of experience.
Fitting the side handle (fig. D)
• Remove the plastic screw (11).
• Mount the side handle (7) on either side of the tool.
Dust extraction
Since woodworking with a sander
produces dust, always install the
dustbag or connect a vacuum extractor
designed in compliance with the
applicable directives regarding dust
emission. Proper dust extraction will only
be achieved with perforated abrasive.
Do not use a dustbag or vacuum
extractor when sanding metal.
Do not sand magnesium!
Dustbag (fig. A)
• Attach the dustbag (3) with the dustbag adaptor
(5) to the dust extraction spout (6).
• For efficient dust extraction empty the bag when
it is about one third full.
Vacuum extractor (fig. E)
• Remove the dustbag adaptor (5) by pulling it
firmly off the dust extraction spout (6).
• Attach the vacuum extractor adaptor (4) to the
dust extraction spout (6).
• Connect the vacuum extractor to the vacuum
extractor adaptor (4).
Instructions for use
• Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Make sure all materials to be sanded are
well secured.
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