DeWalt DW918 Instruction Manual

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WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286

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(JUL-04) Form No. 626730-00

DW913, DW917, DW918, DW919

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air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps

on the surface of the tool.

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General Safety Rules – For All Battery Operated Tools

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci-

dents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust

or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away from

heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.

Damaged cords may create a fire.

• A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be

recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suit-

able for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

• Use battery operated tool only with the specifically designed battery pack. Use of any

other batteries may create a risk of fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or

medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious per-

sonal injury,

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your

hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair

can be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be

avoided.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before

inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the bat-

tery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or key that

is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and bal-

ance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,

hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable

platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to a loss

of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such

preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dan-

gerous in the hands of untrained users.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper

clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a con-

nection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause

sparks, burns, or a fire.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other

condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced

before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on

another tool.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main-

tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in

the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow

Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Safety Rules for Flexible Floodlights

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE FLASHLIGHT or charger NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. INTERNAL SPARKS MAY IGNITE

FUMES. Do not expose Flexible floodlight or charger to rain or damp areas.

WARNING: Lens and bulb become hot during use.

• During or immediately after use, don’t lay flexible floodlight flat on lens surface.

• Don’t touch lens surface when bulb is lit or immediately after use.

• Handle flexible floodlight with care around any flammable surface.

• If bulb has been lit, let flexible floodlight cool for several minutes before changing bulb.

• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........volts

A ................amperes

Hz ........hertz

W ..............watts

min ........minutes

..............alternating current

n o ..............no load speed

......direct current

........Class II Construction

…/min ........revolutions or reciprocation per minute

........earthing terminal

..............safety alert symbol

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Packs

Your tool uses a D

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include catalog number and voltage: Extended Run-Time battery packs deliver more run-time

than standard battery packs. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of

chargers and battery packs.

NOTE: Your tool will accept either standard or Extended Run Time battery packs. However, be

sure to select proper voltage. Batteries slowly lose their charge when they are not on the

charger, the best place to keep your battery is on the charger at all times.

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and

charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures outlined.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely

worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme usage

or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is

broken and this leakage gets on your skin:

a. Wash quickly with soap and water.

b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.

c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 10 min-

utes and seek immediate medical attention. (Medical note: The liquid is 25-35% solu-

tion of potassium hydroxide.)

• Charge the battery packs only in D

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• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.

• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may

reach or exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).

DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is

cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Electric shock or electrocution may result.

Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center for recycling.

NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the

battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in

charger or tool.

WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can con-

tact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons,

pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws,

keys, etc. without battery cap. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the bat-

tery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys,

coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material

Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e.,

packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short cir-

cuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are pro-

tected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the

nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the

battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by

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WALT. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in

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the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an

environmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC™ in cooperation with D

WALT and other battery users, has established programs in

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the United States to facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our

environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to

an authorized D

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tact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery.

RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions for battery

chargers.

• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, battery

pack, and product using battery pack.

DANGER: 120 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects.

Electric shock or electrocution may result.

WARNING: Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D

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batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the

exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign mate-

rials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup

of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from

the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting

to clean.

• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in

this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.

• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D

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able batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.