Operation - DeWalt DCH966 Instruction Manual

nOTE: Ensure the teeth
auxiliary handle 8 and the handle mount teeth
mesh together before proceeding.
6. Insert the handle bolt
the hexagon shaped opening
loop style auxiliary handle
nOTE: Do not insert the handle bolt
handle knob opening side
properly tighten.
7. Asemble the bail/loop style auxiliary handle
8. Rotate and pivot the bail/loop style auxiliary handle
the desired position.
9. Thread the handle knob
from the handle knob opening side
style auxiliary handle
10. Tighten the handle knob
the bail/loop style auxiliary handle
Side Handles (Fig. G, H)

CAUTION: ALWAYS operate the tool with the side
handle properly assembled. Hold tool with both
hands to maximize control.
1. Attach the left side handle
screw 6 located inside the end of the handle. Fully
tighten with 5 mm hex wrench
2. Attach the right side handle
screw 4 located inside the end of the handle. Fully
tighten with 5 mm hex wrench
nOTE: Side handles
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proper orientation with the key on the end of the grip
facing down.
nOTE: Store the 5 mm hex wrench
wrench retainer 17 .
Inserting and Removing 1-1/8" (28 mm)
Hex Accessories (Fig. I)
This machine uses chisels with a 1-1/8" (28 mm) hex shank.
We recommend to use professional accessories only.

WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered
by D WALT have not been tested with this product,
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the use of such accessories may entail hazardous
situations. To reduce the risk of injury, use only
accessories recommended by D

WARNING: Clean the chisel shank before use.

WARNING: Do not apply lubricant to the machine.
To fit a chisel with notch in the shank,
proceed as follows (Fig. I)
1. Pull the tool retainer 25
unlock position.
2. Hold the chisel in front of the tool holder with the
notch 26 facing downwards.
3. Insert the chisel shank
tool holder 14 .
21 on the bail/loop style
19 into the handle assembly from
23 on the side of the bail/
8 .
19 from the
24 . The handle will not
8
9 onto the handle bolt
24 of the bail/loop
8 .
9 by turning it clockwise until
8 is secured in position.
5 with hex head
16 (supplied).
3 with hex head
16 (supplied).
and 5 must be installed in the
16 in the hex
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and rotate it 180° to the
27 into the 1-1/8" (28 mm) hex
4. Rotate the tool retainer
22 lock position to lock the accessory in position.
5. Pull on the chisel to check if it is properly locked. The
hammering function requires the chisel to be able
to move axially several inches when locked in the
tool holder.
6. To remove a chisel pull the tool retainer
180° to the unlock position and pull the chisel out of the
tool holder.

WARNING: Always wear gloves when you change
.
accessories. The exposed metal parts on the tool and
8 to
accessory may become extremely hot during operation.
Service Indicator LED (Fig. J)
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Your DCH966 has one LED, indicating a service indicator.
Refer to the table for more information on LED functionality.
lED Function
Yellow
(permanently on)
Yellow
(flashing)
Wireless Tool Control™ (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Read all safety warnings, instructions and
specifications of the appliance which is to be paired
with the tool.
Your tool is equipped with a Wireless Tool Control™
transmitter which allows your tool to be wirelessly paired
with another Wireless Tool Control™ device, such as a
dust extractor.
To pair your tool using Wireless Tool Control™, push the on/
off switch
Wireless Tool Control™ pairing button on the separate device.
An LED on the separate device will let you know when your
tool has been successfully paired.

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
25 180° so it slides back into the
Description
service required
The yellow service indicator
LED 13
the tool needs servicing
within the next 10 hours of
use (new lubrication and
hammer mechanism sealing).
service exceeded
With the service indicator
lit, after a further 10 hours
of use the service indicator
flashes to indicate the tool
has exceeded the required
service interval.
2 on the tool to the on position and press the
English
25 and rotate it
lights up to indicate
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