Electrical Safety; Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers - DeWalt DCH966 Original Instructions Manual

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
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performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Be certain that the material being operated on does not
conceal electric or gas service and that their locations
have been verified with the utility companies.
Keep a firm grip on the tool at all times. Do not attempt
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to operate this tool without holding it with both hands.
Operating this tool with one hand will result in loss of control.
Breaking through or encountering hard materials such as
re‑bar may be hazardous as well. Tighten the side handle
securely before use.
Do not recondition accessories yourself. Chisel
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reconditioning should be done by a qualified specialist.
Improperly reconditioned accessories could cause injury.
• Wear gloves when operating tool or changing bits.
Accessible metal parts on the tool and bits may get extremely
hot during operation. Small bits of broken material may
damage bare hands.
• Never lay the tool down until the bit has come to a
complete stop. Moving bits could cause injury.
Do not strike jammed bits with a hammer to dislodge
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them. Fragments of metal or material chips could dislodge
and cause injury.
• Ensure the chisel is secured in place before operating
the tool.
In cold‑weather conditions or when the tool has not
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been used for a longer period of time, let the tool run
with no load for several minutes before use.
• When working above ground level ensure the area
below is clear.
Do not touch the chisel or the parts close to the chisel
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immediately after operation, as they may be extremely
hot and cause burns to the skin.
• Always direct the power cable to the rear, away from
the chisel.
Do not operate this tool for long periods of time.
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Vibration caused by hammer action may be harmful to your
hands and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion and limit
exposure by taking frequent rest periods.
Residual Risks
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 personal injury due to flying particles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Chargers
D WALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
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as easy as possible to operate.

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
i your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D WALT charger is double insulated in
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accordance with EN60335; therefore, no earth wire
is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
D WALT or an authorised service organisation.
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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.
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Chargers
sAVE ThEsE insTRUCTiOns: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
chargers (refer to Technical Data).
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
battery pack.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Electric shock may result.

WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.

CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury,
charge only D WALT rechargeable batteries. Other types of
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batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION: Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger
plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging
contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign
material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as,
but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup
of metallic particles should be kept away from charger
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