Electrical Safety; Description; Mains Plug Replacement; Using An Extension Cable - DeWalt DC970 Original Instructions Manual

1 Battery charger
2 Battery packs
1 Kitbox
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
NOTE: Battery packs and chargers are not included
with N-models.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred during
transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand
this manual prior to operation.
Description (fi g. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool
or any part of it. Damage or personal
injury could result.
INTENDED USE
Your cordless drill/driver DC970 has been designed
for professional drilling and screwdriving applications.
DO NOT use under humid conditions or in presence
of flammable liquids or gases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators
use this tool.
• This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) suffering from diminished
physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of
experience, knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with
this product.
1 Variable speed switch
2 Forward/reverse slider
3 Two gear selector
4 Mode selector/torque adjustment collar
5 Collar settings
6 Keyless chuck
7 Bit holder
8 Grip
9 Battery pack
10 Release buttons
11 Charger
12 Charging indicator (red)
Auto-spindle lock
The auto-spindle lock is engaged when the
transmission is stationary. The chuck sleeve can easily
be turned with one hand while the other supports the
unit.

Electrical Safety

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage
only. Always check that the battery pack voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Also make sure that the voltage of your charger
corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D WALT charger is double insulated
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in accordance with EN 60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D WALT service organization.
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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: 3 A.

Using an Extension Cable

An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of your charger (see
Technical Data). The minimum conductor size is
1 mm 2 ; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
• Prior to assembly and adjustment,
always remove the battery pack.
• Always switch off the tool before
inserting or removing the battery pack.
• Use only D WALT battery packs and
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chargers.
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