Using An Extension Cable; Assembly And Adjustment - DeWalt DW961K2 Handbuch

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Using an extension cable

An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved triple-core
extension cable suitable for the power input of your
charger (see technical data). The minimum conductor
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size is 0.5 mm ; the maximum length is 30 m.

Assembly and adjustment

Prior to assembly and adjustment,
always remove the battery pack.
Always switch OFF the tool before
inserting or removing the battery pack.
Battery pack (fig. A)
Charging the battery pack
When charging the battery pack for the first time, or
after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80%
charge. After several charge and discharge cycles,
the battery pack will attain full capacity.
Always check the mains prior to charging the battery
pack. If the mains is functioning but the battery pack
does not charge, take your charger to an authorised
D WALT repair agent. Whilst charging, the charger
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and the battery pack may become warm to touch.
This is a normal condition and does not indicate a
problem.
Do not charge the battery pack at
ambient temperatures <4 °C or >40 °C.
Recommended charging temperature:
approx. 24 °C.
• To charge the battery pack (8), insert it into the
charger (10) as shown and plug in the charger.
Be sure that the battery pack is fully seated in the
charger. The red charging indicator (11) will blink.
After approx. 1 hour, it will stop blinking and
remain on. The battery pack is now fully charged.
The battery pack can be removed at any time or
left in the connected charger indefinitely.
Inserting and removing the battery pack
• Insert the battery pack into the pistol grip (7) until
it clicks in place.
• To remove the battery pack, press the two
release buttons (9) simultaneously and pull the
pack out of the pistol grip (7).
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Inserting and removing a bit (fig. A & B)
This D WALT Cordless Power Tool is equipped with
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a bit compartment (6).
• Open the chuck by turning the sleeve (12)
counterclockwise and insert the bit shank.
• Tighten firmly by turning the sleeve clockwise
while holding the rear part of the chuck with one
hand.
• To remove the bit, proceed in reverse order.
DW976 & DW996 - Selecting the operating mode
(fig. C)
The percussion drills can be used in two operating
modes:
Drilling: for steel, wood and plastics.
Percussion drilling: simultaneous rotating
and impacting for concrete and masonry
drilling operations.
• Select the required operating mode by aligning
the symbol on the mode selector (4) with the
arrow (13) on the housing.
Forward/Reverse slider (fig. D)
• To select forward or reverse rotation, use the
forward/reverse slider (2) as shown (see arrows
on tool).
Always release the variable speed switch
and wait until the motor has come to a
complete standstill before changing the
direction of rotation.
Two gear selector (fig. C)
Your tool is fitted with a two gear selector (3) to vary
the speed/torque ratio.
1 low speed/high torque (drilling large holes or
driving large screws)
2 high speed/low torque (smaller holes, drilling in
wood)
For speed rates, refer to the technical data.
Always push the two gear selector
completely forward or completely back.
Do not change gears at full speed or
during use.
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