DeWalt D25012-XE Instruction Manual page 6

WARNING: ALWAYS use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual
current rating of 30mA or less.
• 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
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
A ...............amperes
W ..............watts
...........alternating current
...........alternating or direct current
n o ..............no load speed
.............earthing terminal
.............safety alert symbol
BPM ..........beats per minute
RPM ..........revolutions per minute
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Motor
Your D WALT tool is powered by a D WALT-built motor. Be sure your power supply
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agrees with the nameplate markings. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause
loss of power and overheating. All D WALT tools are factory tested.
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COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal
injury could result.
A. Variable speed trigger switch
B. Main handle
C. Side handle
D. Depth rod
E. SDS Plus chuck
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F. Mode selector button
INTENDED USE
These heavy-duty rotary hammers have been designed for professional drilling
and hammerdrilling, screwdriving and light chipping at various work sites (i.e.,
construction sites). DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty rotary hammers are professional power tools. DO NOT let children
come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators
use this tool.
Side Handle (Fig. 1)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS operate the tool with the
side handle properly installed and securely tightened. Failure to do so may result in the
side handle slipping during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold tool
with both hands to maximize control.
A side handle comes assembled with this rotary hammer. The side handle (C) can be
fitted to suit both right-hand and left-hand users.
TO ADJUST THE SIDE HANDLE
1. Loosen the side handle (C) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position.
G. Mode selector
H. Reversing lever
I. Lock-on button
J. Depth rod release button