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Do not open the body casing. There are not user-serviceable
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parts inside
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Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust.
When the appliance is stored or transported in a
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vehicle it should be placed in the boot or restrained to
prevent movement following sudden changes in speed
or direction.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry,
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well ventilated place out of reach of children.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
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Safety of Others
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
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Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
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Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades
or accessories.
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Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using any
tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular breaks.
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Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
using your tool (example: working with wood, especially oak,
beech and MDF.)
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 D
WALT charger is double insulated in
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accordance with EN60335; 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
service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
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Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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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 1.5 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
Chargers
D
WALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
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as easy as possible to operate.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
chargers (refer to Technical Data).
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Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
battery pack.
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DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
chargers other than the ones in this manual. The charger
and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
WARNING:
No connection is to be made to
the earth terminal.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any
liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result.
WARNING:
We recommend the use of a
residual current device with a residual current rating of
30mA or less.
CAUTION:
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk
of injury, charge only D
WALT rechargeable batteries.
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Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury
and damage.
CAUTION:
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
NOTICE:
Under certain conditions, with the
charger plugged into the power supply, the exposed
charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by
foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature
such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil or
any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away
from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
Unplug charger before attempting to clean
; the maximum length
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