DeWalt DCF860 - Maintenance

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ENGLISH
Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product,
use of such accessories with this product could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your product are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact DeWALT. Call 1-800-4-DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing thisprocedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in
these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and
mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Your DeWALT power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regularcleaning.
Specifications
Max. fastening torque
2500 in‑lbs, 280 Nm (High speed)
2150 in‑lbs, 240 Nm (Medium speed)
1250 in‑lbs, 140 Nm (Low speed)
No load speed 0‑1800 / 0‑2500 / 0‑3800 RPM
Impacts per minute 0‑4500 IPM
Length 4.8" (122.5 mm)
Weight 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Usage (Fig. A)
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CAUTION: Ensure fastener and/or system will
withstand the level of torque generated by the tool.
Excessive torque may cause breakage and possible
personalinjury.
1. Place the accessory on the fastener head. Keep the tool
pointed straight at thefastener.
2. Press variable speed trigger switch
3
to start operation.
Release variable speed trigger switch to stop operation.
Worklight (Fig. A, D)
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CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury couldresult.
The worklight
8
comes with multiplesettings.
Pressing the worklight button
12
repeatedly will cycle
through low illumination for 20seconds, high illumination
for 20seconds, high illumination for 20minutes, and off.
When the worklight icon is lit, the high illumination
20minute LED mode isenabled.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as aflashlight.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
A forward/reverse control button
4
determines the direction
of the tool and also serves as a lock‑offbutton.
To select forward rotation, release the variable speed trigger
and depress the forward/reverse control button on the right
side of thetool.
To select reverse, release the variable speed trigger and
depress the forward/reverse control button on the left side
of thetool.
The center position of the control button locks the tool in
the off position. When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the variable speed trigger isreleased.
NOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing the
direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is
normal and does not indicate aproblem.
Variable Speed Trigger (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the variable speed trigger
3
.
To turn the tool off, release the variable speed trigger. Your
tool is equipped with a brake. The anvil will stop when the
variable speed trigger is fully released. The variable speed
trigger enables you to select the best speed for a particular
application. The more you squeeze the variable speed
trigger, the faster the tool will operate. For maximum tool life,
use variable speed only for starting holes orfasteners.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the variable speed trigger
and should beavoided.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
11
.
and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does notdisengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
2
and firmly pull the battery
pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as
described in the charger section of thismanual.