Assembly And Adjustment - DeWalt D21441 Handbuch

E N G L I S H
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the
plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made
to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an extension cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
extension cable suitable for the power input of this
machine (see technical data). The minimum
conductor size is 1.5 mm . When using a cable
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reel, always unwind the cable completely.

Assembly and adjustment

WARNING: Prior to assembly and
adjustment always unplug the tool.
Inserting and removing a bit (fi g. A)
● Open the chuck by turning the sleeve (8)
counterclockwise and insert the bit shank.
● Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go and
lift slightly before tightening.
● Tighten fi rmly by turning the sleeve clockwise.
● To remove the bit, proceed in reverse order.
Fitting the side handle (fi g. A)
The side handle (5) can be fi tted to suit both RH-
and LH-users.
WARNING: Always use the drill with the
side handle properly assembled.
● Loosen the side handle.
● For RH-users, slide the side handle clamp over
the collar behind the chuck, handle at the left.
● For LH-users, slide the side handle clamp over
the colar behind the chuck, handle at the right.
● Rotate the side handle to the desired position
and tighten the handle.
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Setting the drilling depth (fi g. B)
● Insert the required drill bit into the chuck.
● Slacken the side handle (5).
● Fit the depth adjustment rod (6) through the
hole in the side handle clamp.
● Adjust the drilling depth as shown.
● Tighten the side handle.
Forward/reverse slider (fi g. A)
● To select forward or reverse rotation, use the
forward/reverse-switch (3) (see arrow on tool).
WARNING: Always wait until the motor
has come to a complete standstill
before changing the direction of
rotation.
Two gear selector (fi g. C)
Your tool is fi tted with a two gear selector (4) to
vary the speed/torque ratio.
● Release the variable speed switch and select
the required position. This can be done either
with the tool switched off or running under no
load condition. Always align the selector with
the arrow on the gear housing:
1 low speed/high torque
(drilling large holes, driving large screws)
2 high speed/low torque
(drilling smaller holes, drilling in wood)
For speed rates, refer to the technical data.
● Do not change gears at full speed or during use.
Chuck removal (fi g. D & E)
● Open the chuck jaws as far as possible.
● Insert a screwdriver into the chuck and remove
the chuck retaining screw (9) by turning
clockwise.
● Tighten an Allen key into the chuck and strike it
with a hammer as shown.
Instructions for use
WARNING:
● Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
● Be aware of the location of pipework
and wiring.