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DeWalt DC490 Instruction Manual

Cordless swivel head shears
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DC490, DC495, DW940, DW941
CORDLESS SWIVEL HEAD SHEARS

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DC490, DC495, DW940, DW941 CORDLESS SWIVEL HEAD SHEARS...
  • Page 2 FIG. 1 DW940, DC490 DW941 DC495...

  • Page 3: Definitions: Safety Guidelines

    1. WORK AREA Definitions: Safety Guidelines a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the The definitions below describe the level of severity for each presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A 5. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in a. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting personal injury.

  • Page 5: Extension Cords

    Extension Cords WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1. CAUTION: Use only extension cords that are approved by the country’s Electrical Authority. Before using extension cords, inspect them for loose or exposed wires, WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to damaged insulation and defective fittings.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers

    • Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is The RBRC™ Seal completely worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp oration) Seal on the • A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries (or battery packs) usage or temperature conditions.
  • Page 7 charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no • Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. immediately. •...

  • Page 8: Charge Indicators

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE HOT/COLD PACK DELAY Some chargers have a Hot/Cold Pack Delay feature: when the charger detects a Chargers battery that is hot, it automatically starts a Hot Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery has cooled. After the battery has cooled, the charger automatically Your tool uses a D WALT charger.

  • Page 9: Components (Fig. 1)

    b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power Variable Speed Switch (Fig. 1) off when you turn out the lights. To turn the tool ON, squeeze the trigger switch (A). To turn the tool OFF release the c.

  • Page 10: Operation

    DC490, DC495 sharp and can cause serious personal injury. DC490, DW940, DW941 For accurate work, always clamp or anchor the material to be cut. Line up one edge of the tool’s middle blade with the cutting line and advance blades into the material without forced effort or unnecessary pressure.
  • Page 11 DC490, DW940, DW941 (FIG. 1, 5, 6) To remove shear head from motor, loosen three cap screws (G) using the hex wrench (D) provided. Remove shear head (B) by pulling head firmly forward. Slight FIG. 7 twisting action may be required if head does not slide off easily.
  • Page 12 FIG. 9 FIG. 10 To remove cutter blades from the shear head, completely loosen the two back cap To ensure proper blade tension, tighten tensioning screw (O) by turning clockwise to screws and remove shear head from motor unit. Loosen the tensioning screw (O) seat the blades.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    However, it is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the tool to a service TO SECURE center for a thorough cleaning and inspection. DC490, DW940, DW941 Repairs To adjust the curl of waste material, the left side knife has elongated holes.

  • Page 14: Three Year Limited Warranty

    Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or your local service center. If you need any assistance in locating any accessory, are missing, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 259 1111 for a free replacement. please contact D WALT Industrial Tool Co., 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia or call 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 259 1111.
  • Page 16 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia (03 8720 5100) • 5 Te Apunga Place, Mt Wellington, New Zealand (09 259 1111) (JUN07) Form No. 653487-00 DC490-XE, DC495-XE, DW940-XE, DW941-XE Copyright © 2007 D WALT The following are trademarks for one or more D WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme;...

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