unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130 °C may cause explosion.
g ) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6) 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.
b ) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
Drill Safety Warnings
Safety Instructions for All Operations
Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to
•
noise can cause hearing loss.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
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performing an operation where the cutting accessory or
fasteners may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory
or fasteners contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Safety Instructions When Using Long
Drill Bits
Never operate at higher speed than the maximum
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speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is likely
to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the
workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip
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in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds, the bit is
likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the
workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not
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apply excessive pressure. Bits can bend causing breakage or
loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
Additional Specific Safety Rules for Drills/
Drivers/Impact Drills
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
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the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by
hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
Wear safety goggles or other eye protection. Hammering
•
and drilling operations cause chips to fly. Flying particles can
cause permanent eye damage.
Drill bits and tools get hot during operation. Wear gloves
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when touching them.
Do not operate this tool for long periods of time.
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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, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
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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Impairment of hearing.
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Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
•
Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
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Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Chargers
D
WALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
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as easy as possible to operate.
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
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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 only by
D
WALT or an authorised service organisation.
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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.
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 mm
2
; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
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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