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•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
•DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger on switch
•STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
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CAUTION: When fastening into walls, floors or wherever live electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill or drive into a live wire.
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CAUTION: Remove battery pack before adjusting tool torque setting.
CAUTION: Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over. When not in use,
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place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
•Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers
•This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the DW900/DW901.
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CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only DEWALT 12.0V 4/5 Cell or 12.0V High Capacity type of batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
•Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery pack.
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DANGER: 120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe
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