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The following symbols are used throughout this
manual:
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life
or damage to the tool in case of non-
observance of the instructions in this
manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
EC-Declaration of conformity
DC980/DC981/DC984/DC987/DC988
DEWALT declares that these power tools have been
designed in compliance with: 98/37/EEC,
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 60745, EN 50260,
EN 60335, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2
& EN 61000-3-3.
For more information, please contact DEWALT at the
address below, or refer to the back of the manual.
DC980 DC981 DC984
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A)* 72 88 87
L
WA
(acoustic power) dB(A) 85 101 100
Weighted RMS
acceleration value m/s
2
< 2.5 11 11
DC987 DC988
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A)* 71.5 89
L
WA
(acoustic power) dB(A) 84.5 102
Weighted RMS
acceleration value m/s
2
< 2.5 11
* at the operator’s ear
K
pA
(sound pressure uncertainty) dB(A) 2.8
K
WA
(acoustic power uncertainty) dB(A) 2.8
Director Engineering and Product Development
Horst Großmann
DEWALT, Richard-Klinger-Straße 40,
D-65510, Idstein, Germany
General safety rules
Warning! Read all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term
«power tool» in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your mains operated (corded) power
tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1 Work area
a Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
b Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2 Electrical safety
a Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.