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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Explanation of general view
1
Button
2
Red indicator
3
Battery cartridge
4
Star marking
5
Indicator lamps
6
Check button
7
Die holder
8
Lock nut
9
Loosen
10 Wrench
11 Gauge for cutting stainless:
1.2 mm (3/64")
12 Gauge for cutting mild steel:
1.6 mm (1/16")
13 Notch
14 Slide switch
15 Indicating lamp
16 Die
17 Bolts
18 Hex wrench
19 Punch
20 Punch holder
21 Screw
22 Tighten
23 From the top view
24 Cutting at an angle to grooves
25 Cutting perpendicular to
grooves
26 From the side view
27 Corrugated or trapezoidal sheet
metal
28 Cutting head should be at a
right angle (90°) to cutting sur-
face.
29 Limit mark
30 Holder cap cover
31 Screwdriver
32 Brush holder cap
SPECIFICATIONS
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without
notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heaviest
combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of resi-
dence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above.
Use of any other battery cartridges
and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.
ENE037-1
Intended use
The tool is intended for cutting sheet steel and stainless
sheet steel.
GEA010-2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Model
DJN161
Max. cutting capacities
Steel up to 400 N/mm
2
1.6 mm/16 ga
Steel up to 600 N/mm
2
1.2 mm/18 ga
Aluminum up to 200 N/mm
2
2.5 mm/12 ga
Min. cutting radius
Outside edge
50 mm
Inside edge
45 mm
Strokes per minute (min
–1
)
1,900
Overall length
313 mm
Net weight
1.9 – 2.3 kg
Rated voltage
D.C. 18 V
Battery cartridge
BL1815N / BL1820 / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840 /
BL1840B / BL1850 / BL1850B / BL1860B
Charger
DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF