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ENGLISH CORDLESS DRIVER/(PERCUSSION) DRILL DC980/DC981/DC984/DC987/DC988 Congratulations! You have chosen a DEWALT power tool. Years of experience, thorough product development and innovation make DEWALT one of the most reliable partners for professional power tool users. Technical data Drill Voltage No load speed 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear Impact 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear Max.
ENGLISH The following symbols are used throughout this manual: Director Engineering and Product Development Horst Großmann Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of nonobservance of the instructions in this manual. DEWALT, Richard-Klinger-Straße 40, D-65510, Idstein, Germany Denotes risk of electric shock.
ENGLISH e When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 3 Personal safety a Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b Use safety equipment.
ENGLISH e Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
ENGLISH 2 Forward/reverse slider 3 Keyless chuck/auto spindle lock 4 Mode selector/torque adjustment collar 5 Collar settings 6 Three-gear selector 7 Bit holder 8 Grip 9 Side handle (DC987/DC988) 10 Battery pack Charger Your DE9107 charger accepts DEWALT NiCd battery packs ranging from 7.2 V to 14.4 V. Your DE9117 charger accepts DEWALT NiCd battery packs ranging from 7.2 V to 18 V. Your DE9116 charger accepts DEWALT NiCd and NiMH battery packs ranging from 7.2 V to 18 V.
ENGLISH After approx. 1 hour, it will stop blinking and remain on. The battery pack is now fully charged and the charger automatically switches to equalisation mode. After approx. 4 hours, it will switch to maintenance charge mode. The battery pack can be removed at any time or left in the connected charger indefinitely. • The red charging indicator flashes rapidly to indicate a charging problem. Reinsert the battery pack or try a new one.
ENGLISH Forward/reverse slider (fig. E) • To select forward or reverse rotation, use the forward/reverse slider (2) as shown (see arrows on tool). Always wait until the motor has come to a complete standstill before changing the direction of rotation. Three-gear selector (fig. F) Your tool is fitted with a three-gear selector (6) to vary the speed/torque ratio. 1 low speed/high torque 2 medium speed/medium torque 3 high speed/low torque For speed rates, refer to the technical data.
ENGLISH GUARANTEE Unwanted tools Take your tool to an authorised DEWALT repair agent where it will be disposed of in an environmentally safe way. • 30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE • If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DEWALT tool, simply return it within 30 days, complete as purchased, to the point of purchase, for a full refund or exchange. Proof of purchase must be produced.
