DeWalt D25960 Guide D'utilisation page 5

5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional safety instructions for
demolition hammers
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
• Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control
can cause personal injury.
• Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Be certain that the material being drilled does not conceal
electric or gas service and that their locations have been
verified with the utility companies.
• Keep a firm grip on the tool at all times. Do not attempt to
operate this tool without holding it with both hands. Operating
this tool with one hand will result in loss of control. Breaking
through or encountering hard materials such as re-bar may be
hazardous as well. Tighten the side handle securely before use.
• Ensure the chisel is secured in place before operating the
tool.
• In cold-weather conditions or when the tool has not been used
for a longer period of time, let the tool run with no load for several
minutes before use.
• When working above ground level ensure the area below is
clear.
• Do not touch the chisel or the parts close to the chisel
immediately after operation, as they may be extremely hot
and cause burns to the skin.
• Always direct the power cable to the rear, away from the
chisel.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
caused by hammer action may be harmful to your hands and
arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion and limit exposure by
taking frequent rest periods.
• 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.
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