Use and Care Manual
ENGLISH
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions for All 
Battery Packs
 
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, 
and cautionary markings for the battery pack, 
charger and product. Failure to follow the 
warnings and instructions may result in electric 
shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.
•  Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive 
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable 
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery 
pack from the charger may ignite the dust orfumes.
•  NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO 
NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a 
non‑compatible charger as battery pack may rupture 
causing serious personal injury. Consult the chart 
at the end of this manual for compatibility of batteries 
andchargers.
•  Charge the battery packs only in DeWALTchargers.
•  DO NOT splash or immerse in water or otherliquids.
•  DO NOT allow water or any liquid to enter batterypack.
•  Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in 
locations where the temperature may reach or 
exceed 104°F (40°C) (such as outside sheds or metal 
buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in 
a cool, drylocation. 
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with 
the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger 
switch in the ONposition.
•  Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely 
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack 
can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created 
when lithium‑ion battery packs areburned.
•  Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or 
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature 
above 265°F (130°C) may causeexplosion.
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. 
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the 
safety instructions below and then follow charging 
proceduresoutlined. When ordering replacement battery 
packs, be sure to include the catalog number andvoltage.
Wh ......................watt hours
Ah ....................... amp hours
 or AC ...........alternating current
 or AC/DC .... alternating or direct 
current
 ...................... Class II Construction 
(double insulated)
n
o
 .......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
PSI....................... pounds per square 
inch
 ......................earthing terminal
 .....................safety alert symbol
 ..................... visible  radiation 
do not stare into 
the light
 ..................... wear  respiratory 
protection
 ..................... wear eye protection
 ..................... wear  hearing 
protection
 ..................... read  all 
documentation
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The 
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:
V .........................  volts
Hz .......................hertz
min ..................... minutes
 or DC ......direct current
 ...................... Class I Construction 
(grounded)
…/min ..............per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
OPM .................... oscillations  per 
minute
RPM ....................  revolutions  per 
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per 
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................watts
Additional Safety Information
 
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of 
it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.
 
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday 
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust 
mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED 
SAFETYEQUIPMENT:
•  ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•  ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•  NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratoryprotection.
 
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known 
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects 
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these 
chemicals are: 
•  compounds in fertilizers,
•  compounds in insecticides, herbicides 
andpesticides,
•  arsenic and chromium from chemically 
treatedlumber. 
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear 
approved safety equipment such as dust masks that 
are specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles. 
 
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or 
disperse 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 
andbody.
 
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 
hearingloss.
 
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its 
side on a stable surface where it will not cause a 
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with a large 
battery pack will stand upright but may be easily 
knockedover.
•  Air vents often cover moving parts and should be 
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught 
in movingparts.
•  Switch Lockout ‑ A movable stop that prevents 
the unintentional operation of the switch until 
manuallyactuated.










