Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1 Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicate...
Page 5 - Additional Safety Instructions for Rotary Hammers
3 Additional Safety Instructions for Rotary Hammers • Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. • Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. • Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cut...
Page 6 - Motor; INTENDED USE; Markings on Tool; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
4 Motor Your D E WALT tool is powered by a D E WALT-built motor. Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate markings. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All D E WALT tools are factory tested. COMPONENTS (Fig. 1) WARNING: Never modify the power tool o...
Page 7 - VARIABLE SPEED
5 3. Tighten the side handle by turning it clockwise. TO CHANGE SIDES For right-hand users: slide the side handle clamp over the chuck, handle at the left. For left-hand users: slide the side handle clamp over the chuck, handle at the right. Trigger Switch (Fig. 1) To star t the rotary hammer, depre...
Page 8 - SDS Plus; OPERATION; installing attachments or accessories.
6 CAUTION: When reversing to clear jammed bits, be ready for strong reactive torque. To reverse the rotary hammer, turn it off and align the reversing lever (H) with the yellow arrow pointing backward (viewed when holding drill in operating position). To position the lever for forward operation, tur...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; removing/installing attachments or accessories.; Lubrication; DRILLING IN WOOD
8 2. Move the depth rod (D) so the distance between the end of the rod and the end of the bit equals the desired drilling depth. FIG. 4 J D C 3. Release the button to lock rod into position. When drilling with the depth rod, stop when end of rod reaches surface of material. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Shoc...
Page 11 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIMUM CAPACITY; Guarantee; FREE ONE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT
9 service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement par ts. ACCESSORIES WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D E WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk o...