EngLIsh
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away
from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. For optimum
battery performance and life, store battery packs at room
temperature when not in use.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged
battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for
optimal results.
nOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely
depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged
before use.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels
on the charger and the battery pack may show the following
pictographs:
Read instruction manual before use.
See Technical Data for charging time.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C.
Only for indoor use.
Discard the battery pack with due care for the
environment.
Charge D
WALT battery packs only with designated
e
D
WALT chargers. Charging battery packs other
e
than the designated D
D
WALT charger may make them burst or lead to
e
other dangerous situations.
Do not incinerate the battery pack.
Use: Use without transportation cap, Wh rating
indicates 108 Wh (1 battery with 108 Wh).
Transport: Transport with built-in transport cap, Wh
rating indicates 3 x 36 Wh (3 batteries of 36 Wh).
30
WALT batteries with a
e
Battery Type
The DCS491 operates on a 18 volt battery pack.
These battery packs may be used: DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185, DCB546. Refer to
Technical Data for more information.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Shear
1 Hex wrench
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.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Visible radiation. Do not stare into light.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
11
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2016 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Trigger switch/variable speed switch
1
Swivel head shear
2
On/Lock-off control button
3
Hex wrench
4
Battery pack
5
Battery release buttons
6
Rotating collar
7
Collar release button
8
LED worklight
9
Intended Use
These shears are designed for professional cutting of steel,
aluminium (max 1.2 mm) and stainless steel (max 1.0 mm).
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.