Description (Fig. 1); Intended Use - DeWalt D25960 Instruction Manual

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.
Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty. All users and bystanders MUST ALWAYS
wear certified safety equipment:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ...............volts
Hz .............hertz
min ...........minutes
........direct current
.............Class I Construction
.................(grounded)
.............Class II Construction
.................(double insulated)
.../min ......per minute
RPM .........revolutions per
.................minute
A ............amperes
W ...........watts
.........alternating current
.........alternating or
..............direct current
n o ..........no load speed
...........earthing terminal
..........safety alert symbol
BPM ......beats per minute
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DESCRIPTION (FIG. 1)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
FIG. 1
D
E
C

INTENDED USE

The D25960 heavy-duty demolition hammer is designed for
professional demolition, chipping and chasing applications. DO
NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
These heavy-duty demolition hammers are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
A. On/off switch
B. Main handle
C. Side handle clamping knob
Active Vibration Control
The active vibration control neutralizes rebound vibration from the
hammer mechanism. Lowering hand and arm vibration, it allows
more comfortable use for longer periods of time and extends the life
of the unit.
A
B
F
D. Tool retainer
E. Tool holder
F. Side handle