DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
Active Vibration Control
The active vibration control neutralises rebound
vibration from the hammer mechanism. Lowering
hand and arm vibration, it allows more comfortable
use for longer periods of time and extends the life of
the unit.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D
WALT tool is double insulated in
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accordance with EN 60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D
WALT service organization.
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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: 13 A.
For 115 V units with a power rating exceeding
1500 W, we recommend to fit a plug to BS4343
standard.
WARNING: 115 V units have to
be operated via a fail-safe isolating
transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary
winding.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
3–core extension cable suitable for the power
input of this tool (see technical data).The minimum
2
conductor size is 1.5 mm
; the maximum length is
30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-ups
or when making repairs. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Always wear gloves when
changing accessories. The exposed
metal parts on the tool and accessory
may become extremly hot during
operation.
Inserting and Removing 28/30 mm
Hex Accessories (fi g. 3, 4)
D25960
This machine uses chisels with a 28 mm hex shank.
D25961
This machine uses chisels with a 30 mm hex shank.
Only D
WALT recommended accessories should be
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used with this product.
1. Clean the chisel shank (Fig. 3).
D25960
TO FIT A CHISEL WITH GROOVE IN THE SHANK (FIG. 4A)
1. Pull the tool retainer (d) to the unlock position.
2. Hold the chisel in front of the tool holder with
the groove (h) facing upwards.
3. Insert the chisel shank into the tool holder (e).
4. Push the retainer (d) backwards to lock the
accessory in position.
5. Pull on the chisel to check if it is properly
locked. The hammering function requires
the chisel to be able to move axially several
centimetres when locked in the tool holder.
6. To remove a chisel pull back the retainer (d) and
pull the chisel out of the tool holder (e).
TO FIT A CHISEL WITH COLLAR ON THE SHANK (FIG. 4B)
1. Pull the tool retainer (d) to the unlock position.
2. Insert the chisel shank into the tool holder (e).
3. Push the retainer (d) in line with the accessory
shank to lock the accessory in position.
4. Pull on the chisel to check if it is properly
locked.The hammering function requires
the chisel to be able to move axially several
centimetres when locked in the tool holder.
EN GL IS H
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