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ALDI STORES LTD. PO BOX 26, ATHERSTONE WARWICKSHIRE, CV9 2SH ALDI STORES (IRELAND) LTD. PO BOX 726, NAAS, CO. KILDARE Visit us at www.aldi.com AFTER SALES SUPPORT 805494 +44(0) 1904727501 +353(0) 19022605 support@coreservice.co.uk YEAR MODEL: WARRANTY DF-1603 08/2021 Original User Manual...
Package contents/components Package contents/components Cordless Hammer Drill Beltclip Battery Charger Drill bit 2 x Double-end bit Operating manual and warranty card (not depicted) Operating Controls Quick-release chuck Torque adjustment ring Function selector ring Gear switch Direction switch LED-light Power switch...
Table of content Table of content Overview........................2 Package contents/components................4 General information....................6 Reading and storing the operating manual..............6 Proper use...........................6 Explanation of symbols................... 7 Safety........................9 General safety notes for power tools................9 Safety instructions for cordless Hammer-Drill ............. 14 Safety information for long drill bit usage..............14 Additional safety notes for power tools................
General information General information Reading and storing the operating manual This operating manual is part of the 14.4V Li-Ion Cordless Hammer Drill (hereinafter also called "device"). It contains important information on how to set up and use the product. Before using the device, read the operating manual carefully, in particular the safety instructions.
Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the device or on the packaging. This symbol provides you with useful additional information on handling and use. Declaration of conformity (see chapter “Declaration of conformity”): Products marked with this symbol meet all the applicable Community regulations of the European Economic Area.
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Explanation of symbols Protect the battery against heat and fire. Avoid water contact with the battery. Do not throw the battery into water. Risk of explosion! A 1 A anti-surge fuse is installed. This symbol describes the polarity of the output voltage on the connector.
Safety Safety The following signal words are used in this operating manual. This signal symbol/word denotes a WARNING! hazard with an average risk level that could lead to death or severe injury if it is not avoided. This signal symbol/word denotes a CAUTION! hazard with a low risk level that could lead to mild or moderate injury if it is...
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Safety Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or dust. fumes. - Keep children and bystanders away while operating a Distractions can cause you to lose control. power tool. Electrical safety - Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
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Safety - Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating power tool on. part of the power tool may result in personal injury. - Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all This enables better control of the power tool in times.
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Safety This precaution helps prevent power tool away. unintentional starting of the power tool. - Keep power tools out of the reach of children when not in use. Whoever is not familiar with the power tool or who has not read these instructions should not be allowed to Power tools are dangerous if used by inexperienced use it.
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Safety of battery may present a fire hazard if used with other batteries. - Only use purposely provided batteries in the power tools. The use of other batteries may lead to injuries and present a fire hazard. - Keep unused batteries away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that could short A short circuit between the battery contacts can the contacts.
Safety Service - Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair This will person using only identical replacement parts. ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. . Service of battery - Never service damaged battery packs packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Safety - Persons with impairments must not use the device and its accessories unsupervised. - Children must not play with, clean or service the device and its accessories. - Only use tools that fit into the power tool's retaining system. - Let the tool cool down after use before touching it.
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Safety - If the device’s mains power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their customer service or a similarly qualified person, to avoid any hazard. - Only connect the charger to an easily accessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect it from the mains power in the event of a malfunction.
Safety - Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to knocks or blows or if it has been dropped. - Always unplug the charger from the power supply after use. - Only use the plug to unplug the charger from the power supply.
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Operating Controls LED-light The LED light illuminates the working area in front of the chuck. The light is activated automatically when pushing the power switch Power switch The power switch activates the device and electronicaly controls the roation speed. Firmly push the power switch for low rotation speed. Rotation speed is porportionally increased up to full speed by pushing the switch to full rearward postion.
Before first use Before first use Check the device and scope of delivery NOTE! Risk of damage! If opening the packaging with a sharp knife or other pointed objects, careless handling can damage the device. - Therefore, be very careful when opening. 1.
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Operation CAUTION! Risk of injury! When drilling, dust and wood chips can accumulate and be inhaled. When drilling, loud noises can damage your hearing. - Wear a dust mask and hearing protection NOTE! Risk of damage! Covered or dirty ventilation slots can cause the device to overheat.
Operation During a work break you can clip the device to your belt by using the belt-clip Charge Battery WARNING! Risk of electric shock! A faulty electrical installation, excessive line voltage, or incorrect operation may result in an electric shock. - Only connect the battery charger to an easily accessible outlet so that you can quickly disconnect it from the power supply in the event of a problem.
Operation Charging the Battery 1. Plug the power adapter of the charger into the socket. 2. Plug the barrel connector of the charger into the battery socket. The charger LED lights up red. The charger LED lights up green when the battery is fully charged. The charger and the battery heat up during the charging process.
Operation Insert / Remove Battery Changing the battery corresponds to the sequence of removing the battery followed by inserting the battery. Caution Fire and explosion hazard through reverse polarity or short circuiting - Only use suitable batteries (see chapter "Technical Data") approved by the manufacturer.
Operation Function Selection function torque adjustment gear switch selection ring ring Screwing 1-18 Drilling Brickwork / Concrete no function Wood no function 1 or 2 Metal no function 1 or 2 Drilling and Screwing NOTE! Risk of damage! - For screwing or drilling with a large diameter, set the gear switch to first gear.
Operation Screwing 1. Insert a bit (see chapter Insert tools). 2. Insert the battery (see chapter Insert battery). 3. Set the function selector ring appropriately (see chapter "Function Selection"). 4. Set the torque adjustment ring appropriately. Start with low torque and increase as needed. 5.
Maintenance Maintenance The device and accessories are maintenance-free! Do not lubricate the device. Dust and chips will deposit on a film of grease and increase wear! Testing Regularly inspect the device and its accessories to ensure that they are in fault-free condition and - the controls for damage.
If the problem persists, contact the customer service listed on the last page. Technical data Model: DF-1603 Item number: 805494 Idle speed n 1. Gear: 0 to 400 min 2. Gear: 0 to 1350 min Blow count per minute: 1.
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Technical data Drills diameter: 1.5 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 mm Battery Battery model: DF1404V01 Voltage: 14.4 V Capacity: 1.3 Ah / 18.72 Wh Type: Lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion) Charging time: approx. 60 min Charger: Charger model: XZ1750-1500G/LB Power supply: 100-240V ~...
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Technical data Warning! The vibration and noise emissions can deviate from the stated values during actual use of the power tool. This depends on the way the power tool is actually used and especially on the type of workpiece you are working on. It is necessary to establish safety measures that protect the operator based on an estimate of the exposure during actual conditions of use (taking into account all parts of the operating cycle, such as periods when the power tool is switched off and...
MEROTEC GmbH Otto-Brenner-Str. 8, D-47877 Willich, Germany herewith declare under our own, sole responsibility that our product 14.4 V hammer drill Model no. DF-1603 for drilling and screwing into wood, stone, and metal complies with the following directives: 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive...
Disposal Disposal Disposing of packaging Dispose of packaging according to type. Sort the paperboard and cardboard as waste paper and the film as recyclable material. Dispose of old electrical device This symbol indicates that this product may not be disposed of together with domestic waste in compliance with the (2012/19/EU) Regulation pertaining to waste electrical and electronic devices (WEEE).
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