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
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D
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.
Sanding paint
Observe the applicable regulations for sanding paint.
Pay special attention to the following:
1 Whenever possible, use a vacuum extractor for
dust collection.
2 Take special care when sanding paint which is
possibly lead based:
• Do not let children or pregnant women enter the
work area.
• All persons entering the work area should wear a
mask specially designed for protection against
lead paint dust and fumes.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
3 Dispose of dust particles and any other removal
debris safely.
Package contents
The package contains:
1 Right angle random orbit sander
1 Dustbag
1 Vacuum extractor adaptor
1 Side handle
1 Sheet of sanding paper
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 right angle random orbit sander
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DW443 has been designed for quick sanding of
wood and plastics in a professional environment.
1 On/off switch
2 Electronic speed control dial
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3 Dustbag
4 Vacuum extractor adaptor (option)
5 Dustbag adaptor
WALT repair agent.
6 Dust extraction spout
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7 Side handle
8 Velcro sanding pad
9 Dust channel
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.
Mains plug replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you
• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug
• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug
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Your D
WALT tool is double insulated in
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accordance with EN 50144; therefore no
earth wire is required.
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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with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).
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).
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.
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