DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286
(NOV12) | Part No. N241459 D26456 | Copyright © 2010, 2012 DEWALT |
The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT(1-800-433-9258).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.
1)WORK AREA SAFETY
a)Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b)Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c)Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2)ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a)Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b)Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c)Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e)When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3)PERSONAL SAFETY
a)Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b)Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c)Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
| that may contain carcinogens is not recommended. Sanding of these materials should only |
| be performed by a professional. |
• | Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal |
| particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious injury, electric |
| shock or electrocution. ALWAYS disconnect the sander from the power source before cleaning. |
| ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES that conform to ANSI Z87.1. |
• | ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHANGING |
| ABRASIVE SHEETS. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool |
| accidentally. |
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long |
| hair can be caught in moving parts. |
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for |
| safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is |
| 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage |
| resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up |
| the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The |
| following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere |
| rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the |
| cord. |
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Ampere Rating | Volts | Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) |
120V | 25 (7.6) | 50 (15.2) | 100 (30.5) | 150 (45.7) |
| | 240V | 50 (15.2) | 100 (30.5) | 200 (61.0) | 300 (91.4) |
More | Not More | | | AWG | | |
Than | Than | | | | |
| | | | |
0 | 6 | | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | 10 | | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | 12 | | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | 16 | | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
•ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from lead-based paints,
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
•The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V | volts | A | amperes |
Hz | hertz | W | watts |
min | minutes | | | | | or AC | alternating current |
| | | or DC | direct current | | | | | or AC/DC | alternating or direct current |
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| | | | Class I Construction | no | no load speed |
| | | |
| | ................... |
....................... | | | | (grounded) | n | rated speed |
| | | | Class II Construction | | | | | | earthing terminal |
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| | ................... | | | | ....................... |
| | | | (double insulated) | | | | ........................ | safety alert symbol |
…/min | per minute | BPM | beats per minute |
IPM | impacts per minute | RPM | revolutions per minute |
SPM | strokes per minute | sfpm | surface feet per minute |
OPM | orbits per minute | | | | | | |