E N G L I S H
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and shock the operator.
•
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
•
Wear safety goggles or other eye
protection. Drilling operations cause chips to
fly. Flying particles can cause permanent eye
damage.
•
Bits and tools get hot during operation.
Wear gloves when touching them.
•
Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and
grease. it is recommended to use rubber
gloves. This will enable better control of the
tool.
Residual Risks
T he 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.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual
before use.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. A)
The Date Code (7), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2009 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Rotary drill
22
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• 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 operati on.
Description (fi g. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool
or any part of it. Damage or personal
injury could result.
INTENDED USE
Your rotary drill has been designed for professional
drilling and screwdriving applications.
DO NOT use under humid conditions or in presence
of flammable liquids or gases.
These drills are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators
use this tool.
1 Variable speed switch
2 Lock-on button
(DW217/DW221/DW226/DW236/DW246)
3 Forward/reverse slider
4 Spindle lock
(DW221/DW226/DW236/DW246/DW248)
5 Keyless chuck
6 Main handle
DW248 - Anti-stalling Control
The anti-stalling feature is designed to help you
control the drill during a stall and keep it from pulling
out of your hands. This may occur when drilling in
steel or using large diameter drills in wood.
In case of a stall, the motor will be switched on and
off at regular intervals.
There are three alert signals:
- Check level: the stalling indicator will flash once
each time you depress the switch (1).
The electronics function properly.
- Engaged level: if a stall condition still exists, the
electronics will stop the tool and the indicator will
light permanently.