SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Definitions: Safety Guidelines 1) WORK AREA SAFETY The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by • Wear safety goggles or other eye protection. Hammering operations cause young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be chips to fly. Flying particles can cause permanent eye damage. Wear a dust supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance.
....Class II Construction .....safety alert symbol WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects ....(double insulated) RPM ..revolutions per minute or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: …/min ..
open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap lithium salts.
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service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D WALT electric shock, electrocution or fire. rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and •...
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pack to determine if the charger is OK. If the new pack charges correctly, then the instructions before using your charger. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs. original pack is defective and should be returned to a service center or other collection site for recycling.
of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm Motor environment such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer. Your D WALT tool is powered by a D WALT-built motor. Voltage decrease of more than 3.
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FIG. 1 DC212-XE DC222-XE DC213-XE DC223-XE DC224-XE NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended. It may damage FIG. 2 the switch and should be avoided. Mode Selector (Fig. 1) CAUTION: Never change the mode while the unit is running.
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control button on the left side of the To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the notch (or rails) inside the tool. tool’s handle with the battery pack and slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until you hear the lock snap into place.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood “back-up” block to WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and prevent damage to the material.
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30 DAY NO SATISFACTION GUARANTEE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES DC212-XE, DC213-XE, DC222-XE, DC223-XE, DC224-XE If you are dissatisfied with any D WALT power tool, laser or nailer, for any reason, simply return it to the point of purchase with your sales receipt within 30 days for a R.P .M.