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Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your DEWALT charger is double insulated in accordance with EN 60335; therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared cord available through the DEWALT service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement (U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
•Safely dispose of the old plug.
•Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
•Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The minimum conductor size is 1 mm2; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Prior to assembly and adjustment, always remove the battery pack. Always switch off the tool before inserting or removing the battery pack.
WARNING: Use only DEWALT battery packs and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from the Tool (fig. 2)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK INTO THE TOOL HANDLE
1.Align the battery pack (j) with the rails inside the tool’s handle (fig. 2).
2.Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
1.Press the battery release button (k) and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle.
2.Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the charger section of this manual.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 2)
Some DEWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button (l). A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature and
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (fig. 1)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (a). To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger switch is fully released.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended. It may damage the switch and should be avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (fig. 1)
A forward/reverse control button (b) determines the direction of the tool and also serves as a
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the forward/reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control button on the left side of the tool.
The center position of the control button locks the tool in the off position. When changing the position of the control button, be sure the trigger is released.
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