DeWalt DWD024 - Operation; Instructions for Use; Proper Hand Position; Speed Control and Trigger Operation

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ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Variable speed trigger switch
2
Lock-on button
3
Forward/reverse lever
4
Chuck
5
Cord protector with key holder
6
Cord set
7
Side handle
8
Depth adjustment rod
9
Mode selector
10
Main handle
11
Date code position
Intended Use
These heavy-duty variable speed percssion drills are designed
for professionaldrilling.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These heavy-duty percussion drills are professional powertools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2021XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
a
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
g
Wear earprotection.
f
Wear eyeprotection
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Drill
1 Chuck key (DWD024)
1 Depth rod
1 Side handle
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the ratingplate.
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Your DeWALT tool is double insulated in accordance
with EN62841; therefore no earth wire isrequired.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT or an authorised serviceorganisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K.& Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead t o the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
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WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earthterminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core
extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see
Technical Data).The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
2
; the
maximum length is 30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
Residual Risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of drills:
• Injuries caused by touching the rotating parts or hot parts of
thetool.
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 squeezing fingers when changingaccessories.
• Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
working inwood.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.