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Residual Risks
• In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of personal injury due flying particles.
– Risk of dust inhalation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot during operation.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs
Your tool uses DEWALT battery packs. When ordering replacement battery packs, be
sure to include catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this manual
for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack
and charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures
outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery
from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Never force battery pack into charger. Do not modify battery pack in any
way to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may rupture
causing serious personal injury. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for
compatibility of batteries and chargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in DEWALT chargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed 40˚C (105˚F) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer).
DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not
crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes,
or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from
face and body.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it
will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will
stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V .................... volts A ...............amperes
Hz .................. hertz W ..............watts
min ................ minutes ...........alternating current
........... direct current ...........alternating or direct current
................. Class I Construction
n
o ..............no load speed
...................... (grounded) .............earthing terminal
................. Class II Constr uction .............safety alert symbol
...................... (double insulated) BPM ..........beats per minute
…/min ........... per minute RPM ..........revolutions per minute
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
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