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INTENDED USE
Your chipping hammer has been designed for light 
chipping, chiselling and demolition applications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of 
flammable liquids or gases.
These chipping hammers are professional power 
tools. 
DO NOT let children come into contact with the 
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced 
operators use this tool.
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 DEWALT 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 
DEWALT service organization.
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 
extension cable suitable for the power input of this 
tool (see technical data).
The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
2
. 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.
Inserting and Removing SDS Plus
®
 
Accessories (fi g. 2)
This tool uses SDS Plus
®
 accessories (refer to the 
inset in figure 2 for a cross-section of an SDS Plus
®
 
bit shank). We recommend to use professional 
accessories only.
  1. Clean and grease the bit shank.
  2. Insert the bit shank into the tool holder/locking 
sleeve (d).
  3. Push the bit down and turn it slightly until it fits 
into the slots.
  4. Pull on the bit to check if it is properly locked.
The hammering function requires the bit to be 
able to move axially several centimetres when 
locked in the tool holder/locking sleeve.
  5. To remove a bit pull back the tool holder/locking 
sleeve (d) and pull out the bit.
Indexing the Chisel Position (fi g. 3)
The chisel can be indexed and locked into 12 
different positions.
  1. Insert the chisel as described above.
  2. Rotate the collar (c) in the direction of the 
arrowuntil the chisel is in the desired position.
Fitting the Side Handle (fi g. 4)
The side handle (f) can be fitted to suit both RH- and 
LH-users. Always use the tool with the side handle 
properly assembled.
  1. Loosen the side handle.
 –  For RH-users, slide the side handle clamp 
over the collar behind the tool holder, handle 
at the left.
 –  For LH-users, slide the side handle clamp 
over the collar behind the tool holder/locking 
sleeve, handle at the right.
  2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position 
and tighten the handle.