DeWalt DCD996B - Features; Lanyard-Ready Attachment Kit; Safety Warnings Specific for Use At Height; Installing the Battery Strap Carabiner to the Lanyard Attachment Point

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Features
Lanyard-Ready Attachment Kit (Fig. D–F)
(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 6.0 lbs (2.72 Kg).
• 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.
• 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
13
is for attaching
appropriate lanyards for use at height, 6.5 ft (2 m) maximum
length, rated for at least 6.0 lbs (2.72 Kg) , with locking
carabiner ends. Refer to FigureD.
Fig. D
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Installing the Battery Strap Carabiner to
the Lanyard Attachment Point
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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
14
, 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
16
out to open.
5. Attach the carabiner locking arm to the lanyard
attachment point
13
(Fig. F)