Residual Risks; Package Contents - DeWalt DW518 Original Instructions Manual

Residual Risks

T he following risks are inherent to the use of drills:
– Injuries caused by touching the rotating parts or
hot parts of the tool.
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing .
– Risk of squeezing fingers when changing
accessories.
– Health hazards caused by breathing dust
developed when working in wood.
– Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual
before use.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The Date Code (l), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2009 XX XX
Year of Manufacture

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Percussion Drill
1 Side handle
1 Depth gauge
1 Chuck key
1 Kitbox (K-models only)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• 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 (fi g. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
a. Variable speed switch
b. Lock-on button
c. Forward/reverse slider
d. Two-gear selector
e. Mode selector
f. Side handle
g. Depth adjustment rod
h. Chuck
i. Sleeve
j. Chuck key
k. Main handle
INTENDED USE
Your DW518 percussion drill has been designed for
professional drilling and impact drilling as well as for
screwdriving applications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This percussion drill is a professional power tool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
Torque Limiting Clutch
All Rotary Drills are equipped with a torque limiting
clutch that reduces the maximum torque reaction
transmitted to the operator in case of jamming of a
drill bit. This feature also prevents the gearing and
electric motor from stalling. The torque limiting clutch
has been factory-set for heavy duty performance
and cannot be adjusted.
WARNING: For safe operation, always
use the side handle, particularly when
working in the low speed/high torque
position (1st gear).
Synchronized Gear Shifting
Mechanism
Your drill is equipped with a synchronized gear
shifting mechanism which allows to use the two gear
selector when the tool is switched OFF or running
under no load condition.
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