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• DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
everything that may reduce air flow.
• KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• DO NOT immerse any part of the unit in liquid.
• DO NOT handle charger, including charger plug, and
charger terminals with wet hands.
• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from
the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating the unit.
• INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
• USE ONLY charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
• Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It
may be toxic if swallowed.
WARNING:
Always wear proper
personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
S12.6 (S3.19) during use.
Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING:
ALWAYS use safety
glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
ʵ ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
ʵ ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
ʵ NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
electrical shock; do not expose to rain, do not use on wet
surfaces. Store indoors.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz .......................hertz
min .....................minutes
or DC ......direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
…/min ..............per minute
BPM ....................beats per minute
IPM .....................impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM ....................strokes per minute
A .........................amperes
W ........................watts
or AC ...........alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
no .......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
......................earthing terminal
.....................safety alert symbol
.....................visible radiation
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
procedures outlined. When ordering replacement battery
packs, be sure to include the catalog number and voltage.
Your tool uses a
D
e
WALT
charger. Be sure to read all safety
instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart
at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and
battery packs.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
for All Battery Packs
WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings and all instructions for the battery pack,
charger and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
•
Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Inserting or removing the battery
pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
•
NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO
NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into
a non-compatible charger as battery pack may
rupture causing serious personal injury.
Consult
the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of
batteries and chargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated
D
e
WALT
chargers.
•
DO NOT
splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
•
Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 104 °F (40 °C) (such as outside sheds or metal
buildings in summer).
For best life store battery packs in
a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with
the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger
switch in the ON position.
•
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. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when lithium ion battery packs
are burned.
•
If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water.
If
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open
