DeWalt DW937 Instruction Manual

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(FEB08) Part No. 658023-00
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shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-
shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read
the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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Additional Specific Safety Ru
• Hold power tools by insulated gripping s
where the cutting tool may contact hidde
"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of t
• Use clamps or another practical way to s
stable platform. Holding the work by hand o
may lead to loss of control.
• Keep hands away from moving parts. Neve
• Use extra caution when cutting overhead a
wires which may be hidden from view. A
debris ahead of time.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods o
action of this tool may cause permanent injury
provide extra cushion, take frequent rest perio
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Eve
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operatio
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protectio
WARNING: Some dust created by power san
construction activities contains chemicals know
reproductive harm. Some examples of these che
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement an
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-tre
Your risk from these exposures varies, dependi
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: wo
approved safety equipment, such as those dust
out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from po
and other construction activities. Wear p
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to
may promote absorption of harmful chemicals
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Alway
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Dire
WARNING: Always wear proper personal h
S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some condit
product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on i
not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some
upright on the battery pack but may be easily kn
• The label on your tool may include the fo
definitions are as follows:
V ....................volts
Hz ..................hertz
min ................minutes
..................Class I Construction
......................(grounded)
..................Class II Construction
......................(double insulated)
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.../min ...........per minute
IPM................impacts per minute

Important Safety Instructions

When ordering replacement battery packs, be su
Consult the chart at the end of this manual for co
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the
charger, read the safety instructions below. Then
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive
of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Insertin
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER force battery pack into charger. D
to fit into a non-compatible charger as ba
personal injury. Consult the chart at the end
and chargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in D
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other
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• Do not store or use the tool and battery p
may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such
summer).
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