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indicator starts to flash if there is a fault with the tool
or the brushes have completely worn out (refer to
Brushes
under
Maintenance
).
D25831
The red service indicator LED (r) lights up if there is
a fault with the tool or the brushes have completely
worn out (refer to
Brushes
under
Maintenance
).
Fully Vibration-Dampened Main
Handle (fi g. 1)
D25601, D25602, D25603, D25831
The dampers in the main handle (d) absorb the
vibrations transmitted to the user. This improves user
comfort during the operation.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D
E
WALT tool is double insulated in
accordance with EN 60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
WARNING:
115 V units have to
be operated via a fail-safe isolating
transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary
winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D
E
WALT service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• 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: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
3–core extension cable suitable for the power input
of this tool (see
Technical Data
).The minimum
conductor size is 1.5 mm
2
; the maximum length
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-
ups or when making repairs.
Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING:
Tool bits may be hot and
gloves should be worn when changing
or removing them to avoid personal
injury.
Assembling and Fitting the Side
Handle (fi g. 2A, 2B)
The side handle (c) can be mounted on either side
of the machine to suit both right- and left-handed
users.
WARNING:
Always operate the
tool with the side handle properly
assembled.
D25501, D25601, D25602, D25820, D25603 (FIG. 2A)
1. Snap the steel ring (j) over the collar (o) behind
the tool holder (l). Squeeze both ends together,
mount the bush (k) and insert the pin (n).
2. Place the side handle clamp (i) and screw on
the clamp wheel (h). Do not tighten.
WARNING:
Once assembled, the side
handle clamp should never be removed.
3. Screw the side handle (c) into the bush (k) and
then into clamp wheel. Tighten securely.
4. Rotate the side handle mounting assembly to
the desired position. For drilling horizontally with
a heavy drill bit, we recommend to place the
side handle at an angle of approximately 20° for
optimum control.
5. Lock the side handle mounting assembly in
place by tightening the clamp wheel (h).
D25831 (FIG. 2B)
1. Unscrew the side handle knob (p).
2. Slide the side handle assembly onto the
machine locating the steel ring (j) in the
mounting area (z). The correct position of the
side handle is between head and middle of the
tube.
3. Adjust the side handle (c) to the desired angle.
