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Summary of Contents for DC490

Page 1: ...DC490 DC495 DW940 DW941 CORDLESS SWIVEL HEAD SHEARS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...FIG 1 A E B C D F DC495 A E B C D F DC490 A C E B D F DW940 DW941 ...

Page 3: ...ons Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for o...

Page 4: ...wer tool taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE a Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents b Recharge only with the ch...

Page 5: ...G Use of this tool can generate and or disburse dust which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury Always use NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure Direct particles away from face and body WARNING Always use eye protection All users and bystanders must wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87 1 WARNING ALWAYS wear proper personal hear...

Page 6: ... from Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out The battery pack can explode in a fire A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions This does not indicate a failure However if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin a Wash quickly with soap and water b Neutralize w...

Page 7: ... the top and the bottom of the housing Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug have them replaced immediately Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way Take it to an authorized service center Do not disassemble charger take it to an authorized service center when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a ri...

Page 8: ...Pack Charging mode This feature ensures maximum battery life The red light flashes long then short while in the Hot Pack Delay mode PROBLEM POWER LINE Some chargers have a Problem Power Line indicator When the charger is used with some portable power sources such as generators or sources that convert DC to AC the charger may temporarily suspend operation flashing the red light with two fast blinks...

Page 9: ... Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks return to a service center for recycling COMPONENTS FIG 1 A Trigger switch variable speed switch B Swivel head shear C On Lock off control button D Hex wrench E Battery pack F Battery release buttons Variable Speed Switch Fig 1 To turn the tool ON squeeze the trigger switch A To turn ...

Page 10: ...to keep the lower surfaces of the side blades flat on the material being cut Fig 12 When cutting curves do not tilt the tool keep the side blades flat and level The head of the shear will swivel to afford better access to the material For best cutting efficiency keep blades sharp DC495 For best results always clamp or anchor the material to be cut Position the shear so that the material is between...

Page 11: ...hrough side knife and side spacer with rear spacer bushing between them Start cap screw into thread just enough to hold blades in place DO NOT TIGHTEN Insert spacer bushing into hole in center blade and lubricate Install center blade into shear housing by tapping blade gently forward using a drift pin to line up hole in center blade with forward holes in housing Insert and tighten forward cap scre...

Page 12: ... V but DO NOT tighten completely Slide shear head back onto motor unit making sure that the eccentric engages the moving blade Once the head is on the motor unit and aligned tighten all three screws and follow adjustment procedure below FIG 9 S P Q R FIG 10 V G P Q T U To ensure proper blade tension tighten tensioning screw O by turning clockwise to seat the blades Next loosen tensioning screw by ...

Page 13: ...e gasoline turpentine lacquer or paint thinner dry cleaning fluids or similar products Never let any liquid get inside the tool never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Shock hazard Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non metallic brush Do not us...

Page 14: ... the provisions of the Consumer Guarantee Act 1993 New Zealand only Trade Practices Act 1974 and State Legislation Australia only In addition to the warranty DEWALT tools are covered by our FREE ONE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT DEWALT will also maintain the tool for free at any time during the first year of purchase This includes labour parts and lubrication required to restore the product to sound mecha...

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