DeWalt DC212

Screwdriving (fig. A)
• Set the mode selector switch (4) to the “rotary
drilling” position.
• Select the direction of rotation.
• Insert the special SDS-plus
®
screwdriving
adaptor for use with hexagonal screwdriver bits .
• Insert the appropriate screwdriver bit. When
driving slotted head screws always use bits with
a finder sleeve.
• Gently press the variable speed switch (1) to
prevent damage to the screw head. In reverse
(LH) rotation the tool speed is automatically
reduced for easy screw removal.
• When the screw is flush with the workpiece,
release the variable speed switch to prevent the
screw head from penetrating into the workpiece.
DC213 - Chipping (fig. A)
• Set the mode selector switch (4) to the
„hammering only“ position.
• Insert the appropriate chisel and check if it is
properly locked.
• Adjust the side handle (8) as required.
• Switch on the tool and start working.
It may be necessary to briefly run the motor after
having changed from chiselling to rotary modes in
order to align the gears.
• Do not use this tool to mix or pump
easily combustible or explosive fluids
(benzine, alcohol, etc.).
• Do not mix or stir inflammable liquids
labelled accordingly.
Optional accessories
Various types of SDS-plus
®
drill bits and chisels are
available as an option.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Maintenance
Your D
EWALT power tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with aminimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
• This machine is not user-serviceable. Take the
tool to an authorised D
EWALT repair agent after
approximately 40 hours of use. If problems
occur before this time contact an authorised
D EWALT repair agent.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Accessories and attachments used must be
regularly lubricated around the SDS-plus® fitment.
Cleaning
• Unplug the charger before cleaning the housing
with a soft cloth.
• Remove the battery pack before cleaning your
power tool.
• Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly
clean the housing with a soft cloth.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must
not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Should you find one day that your D
EWALT product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you,
do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this
product available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products
and packaging allows materials to be
recycled and used again. Re-use of
recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the
demand for raw materials.
D EWALT provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of D
EWALT products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take
advantage of this service please return your product
to any authorised repair agent who will collect them
on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest
authorised repair agent by contacting your local
D EWALT office at the address indicated in this
manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised D
EWALT
repair agents and full details of our after-sales
service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com
Rechargeable battery pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when
it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which
were easily done before. At the end of its technical
life, discard it with due care for our environment:
• Run the battery pack down completely,
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