CAUTION
Risk of injury. If the battery is not fitted correctly it may drop out and fall.
▶ Check that the battery is securely seated in the tool so that it cannot drop out and fall, thereby
presenting a hazard to other persons.
▶ Fit the battery and check that the battery is securely seated in the power tool.
5.2 Removing the battery
▶ Remove the battery.
5.3 Fitting the side handle
▶ Screw the side handle into one of the threaded bushings provided.
5.4 Fitting or removing the guard
CAUTION
Risk of injury. The accessory tool may be hot or have sharp edges.
▶ Wear protective gloves when fitting, removing or adjusting the accessory tool or other parts and
when troubleshooting.
▶ Observe the instructions for fitting the applicable guard.
5.4.1 Fitting the guard
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Note
The guard is equipped with locating lugs that ensure only guards of a type suitable for use with the
power tool can be fitted. The locating lugs of the guard fit into the guard mount on the power tool.
1. Fit the guard onto the drive spindle collar so that the two triangular marks on the guard and on the power
tool are in alignment.
2. Press the guard onto the drive spindle collar.
3. Press the guard release button.
4. Rotate the guard until it engages and the guard release button jumps back into its original position.
5.4.2 Adjusting the guard
▶ Press the guard release button and then rotate the guard until it engages in the desired position.
5.4.3 Removing the hood
1. Press the guard release button and then rotate the guard until the triangular marks on the guard and the
power tool are in alignment.
2. Remove the guard.
5.5 Fitting or removing the front cover
Note
The front cover, when used, is clipped onto the guard.
1. Position the front cover with the closed side on the standard guard and push it on until it engages.
2. To remove it, release the catch for the front cover and then lift the front cover away from the standard
guard.
5.6 Positioning the DC-EX 125/5" C compact guard
▶ Position the compact guard so that the on/off switch remains easily accessible and operable at all times.
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Printed: 15.12.2016 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5246577 / 000 / 02
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