DeWalt DCF805, Original Instructions Manual

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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
e
WALT charger is double insulated
in accordance with EN 60335; 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
e
WALT service organisation.
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 1.0 mm
2
; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Prior to assembly and
adjustment, always remove the battery
pack. Always switch off the tool before
inserting or removing the battery pack.
WARNING: Use only D
e
WALT battery
packs and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool (fig. 3)
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, place
the forward/reverse button in
the lock-off position or turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories.
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (f) is fully
charged.
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK INTO THE TOOL HANDLE
1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the
handle.
2. Slide it firmly into place until you hear the lock
snap into place.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
1. Press the release button (e) and firmly pull the
battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, place
the forward/reverse button in
the lock-off position or turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories.
Proper Hand Position (fig. 1, 5)
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 (h).
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (fig. 1)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (a). To
turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool
is equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop when
the trigger switch is fully released.
The variable speed switch enables you to start
the application at a slow speed. The further you
squeeze the trigger, the faster the tool will operate.
For maximum tool life, use variable speed only for
starting holes or fasteners.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is
not recommended. It may damage the switch and
should be avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button
(fig. 1)
A forward/reverse control button (b) determines the
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock-off
button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch
and depress the forward/reverse control button on
the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse
control button on the left side of the tool. The center
position of the control button locks the tool in the off