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EngLIsh
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, D)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
6
,
with the other hand on the side handle
5
.
Operation Modes (Fig. A)
WARNING:
Do not select the operating mode when the
tool is running.
Your tool is equipped with a mode selector dial
3
to select the
mode appropriate to desired operation.
symbol
Mode
application
Rotary Drilling
Screwdriving
Drilling into steel, wood
and plastics
Rotary
hammering
Drilling into concrete and
masonry
hammering
only
Light chipping
to select an operating mode:
1. Depress the mode selector release button
4
.
2. Rotate the mode selector dial so that the arrow points to the
symbol corresponding with the desired mode.
nOtE:
The mode selector
3
must be in rotary drilling, rotary
hammering or hammering only mode at all times. There are no
operable positions in between. It may be necessary to briefly
run the motor after having changed from 'hammering only' to
'rotary' modes in order to align the gears.
Performing an Application (Fig. A)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, ALWAYS
ensure workpiece is anchored or
clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood “back-
up” block to prevent damage to the material.
WARNING:
Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
1. Choose and install the appropriate chuck, adapter, and/or
bit onto to the tool. Refer to
Bit and Bit Holders
.
2. Using the mode selector dial
3
, select the mode
appropriate to desired application.
Refer to
Operation Modes
.
3. Adjust the side handle
5
as required.
4. Place the bit/chisel on the desired location.
5. Select the direction of rotation using the forward/reverse
slider
2
. When changing the position of the control slider,
be sure the trigger is released.
a. Push the forward/reverse slider
2
to the LH-side for
forward (RH) rotation. See arrows on tool.
b. Push the forward/reverse slider
2
to the RH-side for
reverse (LH) rotation.
WARNING:
Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
6. Depress the trigger switch
1
. The farther you depress
the trigger switch, the faster the tool will operate. For
maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting holes
or fasteners.
WARNING:
• Do not use this tool to mix or pump easily combustible
or explosive fluids (benzine, alcohol, etc.).
• Do not mix or stir inflammable liquids
labelled accordingly.
MAINTENANCE
Your
D
e
WALT
power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Lubrication
Various types of SDS-Plus drill bits and chisels are available as
an option. Accessories and attachments used must be regularly
lubricated around the SDS-Plus fitment.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.
