Using An Extension Cable; Assembly And Adjustment - DeWalt DC228 Original Instructions Manual

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
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insulated in accordance with EN 60335.
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 ; the maximum length is 30 m.
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When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Prior to assembly and
adjustment, always remove the battery
pack.
WARNING: Always switch off the tool
before inserting or removing the battery
pack.
WARNING: Use only D
packs and chargers.
Fitting and removing the battery pack (fi g. A)
• To fi t the battery pack (11), line it up with the
receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery pack
into the receptacle and push until the battery
snaps into place.
• To remove the battery pack, push the release
button (12) while at the same time pulling the
battery pack out of the receptacle.
Selecting the Operating Mode
(fi g. C)
The tool can be used in the following operating
modes:
Rotary drilling: for screwdriving and for
drilling into steel, wood and plastics
Hammerdrilling: for concrete and
masonry drilling.
Hammering only: for light chipping.
• To select the operating mode, press the safety
lock (4) and rotate the mode selector switch
(3) until it points to the symbol of the required
mode.
• Release the safety lock and check that the
mode selector switch is locked in place.
WARNING: Do not select the operating
mode when the tool is running.
Inserting and Removing SDS Plus Accessories
(fi g. D)
Your rotary hammerdrill uses SDS Plus
accessories (refer to the inset in fi g. D for a cross-
section of an SDS Plus bit shank).
• Clean and grease the bit shank.
• Insert the bit shank into the tool holder (5).
• Push the bit down and turn it slightly until it fi ts
into the slots.
• Pull on the bit to check if it is properly locked.
The hammering function requires the bit to be
able to move axially several centimetres when
locked in the tool holder.
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