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• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool.
Excessive force does not speed up
drilling but decreases tool performance
and may shorten tool life.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. A, G)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper
hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in
anticipation of a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand under the the
housing, with the other hand on the main handle (6).
Switching On and Off (fi g. D)
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
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• If necessary, press the lock-on button (2) for
continuous operation and release the switch.
The lock-on button works only at full speed.
• To stop the tool in continuous operation, press
the switch briefl y and release it. Always switch
off the tool when work is fi nished and before
unplugging.
MAINTENANCE
Your D
WALT power tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-ups
or when making repairs. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
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Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the
main housing with dry air as often as dirt
is seen collecting in and around the air
vents. Wear approved eye protection and
approved dust mask when performing
this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or
other harsh chemicals for cleaning the
non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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.
Optional Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other
than those offered by D
been tested with this product, use of
such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury,
only D
WALT, recommended accessories
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should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. This product must
not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Should you find one day that your D
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you,
do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this
product available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products
and packaging allows materials to be
recycled and used again. Re-use of
recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces
the demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection
of electrical products from the household, at
municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you
purchase a new product.
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