Electrical Safety; Package Contents; Description (Fig. A) - DeWalt DC500 User Manual

15 Unplug tool
Switch off and wait for the tool to come to a
complete standstill before leaving it unattended.
Unplug the tool when not in use, before changing
any parts of the tools, accessories or
attachments and before servicing.
16 Do not abuse cord
Never carry the tool by its cord. Never pull the
cord to disconnect from the socket. Keep the
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Safety instructions for battery-powered tools
17 Remove the battery pack
Switch off and wait for the tool to come to a
complete standstill before leaving it unattended.
Remove the battery pack when not in use, before
changing any parts of the tools, accessories or
attachments and before servicing.
Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners
• This tool is all-round splashproof according to
protection class IPX4. Do not submerge the tool
in water!
• Do not use the tool to vacuum asbestos.
• Do not use the tool to vacuum silicates.
• Do not use the tool to vacuum flammable liquids.
• Do not use the tool to vacuum hot particles.

Package contents

The package contains:
1 Vacuum cleaner
1 Vacuum hose
1 Wide nozzle
1 Crevice tool
1 Dust extraction adaptor
1 Instruction manual
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand
this manual prior to operation.

Description (fig. A)

Your DC500 cordless/corded vacuum cleaner has
been designed to vacuum dry and wet substances
in professional applications. The tool can also be
operated as a blower to remove debris from the
workplace and to dry damp surfaces. Working on
mains (corded) or battery (cordless) power the tool
can be used both indoor and outdoor.
For cordless applications, the tool accepts D
NiCd and NiMH battery packs ranging from
12 to 18 V.
1 On/off switch
2 Power head
3 Tank
4 Drain plug
5 Vacuum inlet
6 Blow outlet
7 Latch
8 Wide nozzle
9 Crevice tool
10 Hose
11 Battery compartment cover

Electrical safety

The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D WALT tool is double insulated in
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accordance with EN 60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.
Mains plug replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you
are competent to do this, proceed as instructed
below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorized
D WALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
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• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug
with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs
fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked
at the connection points of most good quality
plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points
in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2)
and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4).
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug
ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the
outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the two
leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws.
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