Black & Decker DW901, DW900, 383609-01 manual Product Specifications, Operation

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•A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:

a.Wash quickly with soap and water.

b.Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.

c.If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. (MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is 25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.)

•Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use and do not recharge.

•Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool boxes along with other metal objects. Battery pack could be short circuted causing damage to the battery pack and possibly causing severe burns or fire.

•Charge the battery packs only in DEWALT chargers.

NOTE: The batteries in your battery pack are the nickel-cadmium type. Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection Agency. Before disposing of damaged or worn out nickel-cadmium battery packs, check with your state Environmental Protection Agency to find out about special restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs or return them to a DEWALT certified service center for recycling.

NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool

boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Without cap in place, battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.

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Product Specifications

TOOL	DW900	DW901
RPM:	850	1400
Dimensions:	8-3/4" x 8-3/4"	8-3/4" x 8-3/4"
Weight: (Tool Only)	2.6 lbs.	2.6 lbs.
Weight: (With Battery)	3.8 lbs.	3.8 lbs.

BATTERY PACKS
DW9072 12.0V	4/5 Cell, Standard Capacity	....................1.2 lbs
DW9074 12.0V	4/5 Cell, Standard Capacity
with State of Charge Indicator		1.3 lbs
DW9070 12.0V	High Capacity XR™ Pack	1.4 lbs

Operation

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

To install the battery pack, align the base of the battery with the notch inside the tool’s handle and slide the battery firmly into the handle. The battery will snap into place. To remove the battery pack, press the release buttons and firmly pull the battery pack of the tool handle.

QUICK RELEASE CHUCK

NOTE: The chuck accepts 1/4" hex accessories only.

To install an accessory, pull the chuck collar toward the front of the tool, insert the accessory, and release the collar (Figure 1). The accessory will lock into place.

To remove an accessory, pull the chuck collar toward the front of the tool. Remove the accessory and release the collar.

FORWARD/REVERSE BAR

For forward operation, push the bar from rightFIG. 1 to left. For reverse operation, push the bar

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