1) WORK AREA SAFETY Definitions: Safety Guidelines a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in could result in a hazardous situation.
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Additional Safety Instructions for Rotary Hammers • Do not strike jammed bits with a hammer to dislodge them. Fragments of metal or material chips could dislodge and cause injury. • Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. •...
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Motor WARNING: ALWAYS use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1. Your D WALT tool is powered by a D WALT-built motor. Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate markings. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to loss of power and overheating.
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Before using the tool each time, be sure that the lock-on button release mechanism is D25012-XE working freely. For continuous operation, press and hold the trigger switch (A); press the lock-on button (I);...
CAUTION: When reversing to clear jammed bits, be ready for strong reactive torque. DRILL-ONLY MODE To reverse the rotary hammer, turn it off and align the reversing lever (H) with the To use drill-only mode, press mode selector button (F) and turn the mode selector yellow arrow pointing backward (viewed when holding drill in operating position).
Drilling (Fig. 1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood “back-up” block to WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and prevent damage to the material.
applying firm pressure on the tool. A smooth even flow of metal chips indicates the 2. Move the depth rod (D) so the distance between the end of the rod and the end proper drilling rate. Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are of the bit equals the desired drilling depth.
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(1) year warranty only. D WALT Reserves the right to MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES review its warranty policy prior to launch of any new business development products. D25012-XE, D25013-XE 30 DAY NO SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Masonry 22 mm (7/8")