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• Dropped tools will swing on the lanyard, which
could cause injury or loss ofbalance.
• Do not carry the tool by the attachment point, the
battery strap or thelanyard.
• Do not attach more than one tool to eachlanyard.
• Only use appropriate
DeWALT
brand lanyard-ready
attachment kit. NEVER modify tools to create
attachmentpoints.
• Only transfer the tool between hands while
properly balanced in a stableorientation.
• Do not attach lanyards to tool in a way that
keeps guards, switches or lock-offs from
operatingproperly.
• Avoid getting tangled in thelanyard.
• Keep lanyard away from the cutting area of
thetool.
• Do not use lanyards or attachment devices to get
additional leverage from thetool.
• Do not use for personal fallprotection.
• Falling object hazard! Only change batteries,
accesories and attachments where a dropped
object won't cause a hazard below you. Consult
your Authority Having Jurisdication (AHJ) or site
supervisor for procedures for working atheight.
• Do not use the charger or contractor bag atheight.
• Use multi-action or screw gate type carabiners. Do
not use single action spring clipcarabiners.
The lanyard-ready attachment kit is intended for use by
competent personnel who are trained and knowledgeable
regarding working with tools in and around machinery
and "at height". A lanyard-ready attachment kit may only
be added to certain models and must be installed by an
authorized servicecenter.
The lanyard attachment point
16
is for attaching appropriate
lanyards with locking carabiner ends for use at height,
6.5ft (2 m) maximum length, rated for at least the weight
identified on the tool lanyard attachment point label.Refer
to FigureD.
Installing the Battery Strap Carabiner to
the Lanyard Attachment Point

WARNING: DO NOT attach the lanyard to the battery
strap. Lanyards should only be attached to the lanyard
attachmentpoint.
The carabiner at the end of the battery strap
13
, should be
opened and then attached to the lanyard attachment point.
To open the carabiner:
1. Install battery intotool.
2. Flip open the carabiner tab
15
.
3. Pull the tabupward.
4. Move the carabiner locking arm
14
out to open.
5. Attach the carabiner locking arm to the lanyard
attachment point
16
.
6. Move the locking arm back into place, push the tab back
down so the pin engages the lockingarm.
7. The tool is now ready for a lanyard. Refer to Figure D.
Lanyard-Ready Attachment Kit (Fig.D–G)
(Included on some models)
NOTE: Bit clip and belt hook cannot be used with the
lanyard-ready attachment kitinstalled.
Safety Warnings Specific for Use At Height

WARNING:
• Only use batteries that contain the integral battery
strap. Do not use unsecured batteries while the tool
is tethered. Unsecured batteries may detach from
the tool ifdropped.
• If the tool is dropped for any reason, the lanyard
attachment point and battery strap components
must be inspected and properly serviced prior to
re-use. The lanyard attachment point is designed
to stretch to absorb the shock of a drop. Any
permanent stretch to the device exposing the
red marked internal coils indicates it has been
compromised and must be serviced prior toreuse.
• Always keep the tool and accessories tethered
when working "at height". (Maximum lanyard
length: 6.5 ft [2m].)
• Use only with lanyards appropriate for this tool
type and rated for at least the weight identified on
the tool lanyard attachment pointlabel.
• Crush, cut or entanglement hazard. Do
not use near moving parts, mechanisms or
runningmachinery.
• Do not anchor the tool lanyard to anything on
your body. Anchor to a rigid structure that can
withstand the forces of a droppedtool.
• Make sure the lanyard is properly secure at each
end prior touse.
• Inspect tool and lanyard before each use for
damage and proper function (including fabric
and stitching). Do not use if damaged or not
functioningproperly.
• Do not alter the lanyard attachment point or use in
a manner other than as instructed in thismanual.
• Only attach tool to a lanyard with a locking
carabiner. Do not attach by looping or knotting the
lanyard. Do not use rope orcord.
• Electrical shock hazard. Be sure power is off when
working in high voltage areas. Some lanyards
areconductive.
air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template for the
location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the
charger securely using drywall screws (purchased separately)
at least 1” (25.4mm) long, with a screw head diameter of
0.28–0.35” (7–9mm), screwed into wood to an optimal
depth leaving approximately 7/32” (5.5 mm) of the screw
exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the
exposed screws and fully engage them in theslots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE