DeWalt DW953 Manual page 26

E N G L I S H
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
2
0.5 mm ; the maximum length is 30 m.
Assembly and adjustment
• Prior to assembly and adjustment,
always remove the battery pack.
• Always switch OFF the tool before
inserting or removing the battery pack.
Battery pack (fig. A)
Charging the battery pack
When charging the battery pack for the first time,
or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80%
charge. After several charge and discharge cycles,
the battery pack will attain full capacity. Always check
the mains prior to charging the battery pack. If the
mains is functioning but the battery pack does not
charge, take your charger to an authorised D
repair agent. Whilst charging, the charger and the
battery pack may become warm to touch. This is a
normal condition and does not indicate a problem.
Do not charge the battery pack at
ambient temperatures <4 °C or >40 °C.
Recommended charging temperature:
approx. 24 °C.
• To charge the battery pack (9), insert it into the
charger (11) as shown and plug in the charger.
Be sure that the battery pack is fully seated in the
charger. The red charging indicator (12) will blink.
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After approx. / hour, it will stop blinking and
2
remain on. The battery pack is now fully charged
and the charger automatically switches to
equalise mode. After approx. 4 hours, it will
switch to maintenance charge mode.
The battery pack can be removed at any time or
left in the connected charger indefinitely.
• The red charging indicator flashes rapidly to
indicate a charging problem. Reinsert the battery
pack or try a new one. If the new pack also
refuses to charge, have your charger tested by
an authorized D WALT repair agent.
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• When plugged into power sources such as
generators or sources that convert DC to AC,
the red charging indicator may blink twice, switch
OFF and repeat.
This indicates a temporary problem of the power
source. The charger will automatically switch
back to normal operation.
Inserting and removing the battery pack
• Insert the battery pack into the grip (8) until it
clicks in place.
• To remove the battery pack, press the two
release buttons (10) simultaneously and pull the
pack out of the grip (8).
Inserting and removing bits (fig. A & B)
Your drill is equipped with a bit holder (7).
• Open the chuck by turning the sleeve (13)
counterclockwise and insert the bit shank.
• Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go and
lift slightly before tightening.
• Tighten firmly by turning the sleeve clockwise.
• To remove the bit, proceed in reverse order.
WALT
E
Selecting the operating mode or adjusting the
torque (fig. C)
The collar of this tool has 17 positions for the
adjustment of the torque to suit the size of the screw
and the workpiece material. For torque adjustment,
refer to the section «Screwdriving».
• Select the drilling mode or torque by aligning the
symbol or number on the collar (5) with the
indicator (14) on the housing.
Forward/reverse switch (fig. D)
• To select forward or reverse rotation, use the
forward/reverse slider (2) as shown
(see arrows on tool).
Two gear selector (fig. E)
Your tool is fitted with a two gear selector (6) to vary
the speed/torque ratio.
1 low speed/high torque
(drilling large holes, driving screws)
Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the
direction of rotation.
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