Operation - DeWalt DW898 Instruction Manual

function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is defective
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service
center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools near flammable liquids
or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
• CAUTION: When drilling or driving into walls, floors or wherever
live electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY
METAL PARTS OF THE TOOLS! Hold the tool only by insulated
grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drive into a live
wire.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
Operating Rules for Nibblers
1. Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves.
2. Wear safety shoes to protect your feet from sharp metal debris on
floor.
3. Cut material at or below rated capacity. Remember, material
thickness increases as gauge number decreases (14 gauge is
thicker than 16 gauge). 14 gauge thickness is .075" (1,9 mm); 16
gauge is .060" (1,5 mm).
4. Keep all screws tight. Periodically check them for loosening.
5. Unplug tool before making any adjustments.
6. Do not put anything into a motor housing opening.
7. Keep tool clean. Blow off any metal debris and dirt from tool.
8. Firmly secure the piece of metal to be cut to prevent movement
during cutting.
PADDLE SWITCH
To start the tool, depress the paddle switch. To turn the tool off,
release the paddle. The switch can be locked on be engaging the
lock button located near the rear of the tool while holding the paddle
depressed. Always be sure that the tool is not locked on before
plugging it in. To turn the tool off when it is locked on, squeeze and
release the paddle once.

Operation

TURN OFF TOOL AND DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. Always wear safety
glasses and protective gloves.
Lubricate surface of material with oil. The nibbler is designed to cut
flat and shallow corrugated metal.
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