Package Contents; Electrical Safety; Using An Extension Cable - DeWalt DC980 User Manual

Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
Do not incinerate the battery pack
NiMH, NiCd+ and Li-Ion.
Charges NiMH and NiCd
battery packs.
Charges Li-Ion battery packs.
See technical data for charging time.

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Cordless midhandle driver/(percussion) drill
1 Charger
1 Battery pack (K and A1, B1, L1 models)
2 Battery packs (KA, KB, KL and K2 models)
1 Side handle (DC987KL/DC988KL)
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 (fig. A, G)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool
or any part of it. Damage or personal
injury could result.
1 Variable speed switch
2 Forward/reverse slider
3 Keyless chuck/auto spindle lock
4 Mode selector/torque adjustment collar
5 Collar settings
6 Three-gear selector
7 Bit holder
8 Grip
9 Side handle (DC987, DC988)
10 Battery pack
11 Release buttons
12 Charger
13 Charging indicator (red)
INTENDED USE
Your cordless driver/(percussion) drill has been
designed for professional drilling and screwdriving
applications.
DO NOT use under humid conditions or in presence
of flammable liquids or gases.
These drills are professional power tools. DO NOT let
children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

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
E
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.
E
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
2
is 1 mm ; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
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