DC988KA - Cordless drill DEWALT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DC988KA DEWALT

WARNING: The deciared vibration

emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintainedl, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. VAN An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actual} doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working us ÂÀ Identity aditional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of A vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work pattes. Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for word. Please read the manual and pay these symbols

DANGER: Indicates an imminent}

hazardous situation which, if not avoidedl, will resuit in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could resuit in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potential} hazardous situation which, if not avoidea, may resuit in property damage. Denotes risk of electric shock. Denotes risk of fire.

ENGLISH EC-Declaration of Conformity

DC980/DC981/DC984/DC987/DC988 DEWALT declares that these products described under “technical data” have been designed in compliance with: 98/37/EEC (until Dec. 28, 2009), 2006/42/EC (from Dec. 29, 2009), 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-1, EN 60745-2-2. For more information, please contact DEWALT at the following address or refer to the back of the manual. The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical fle and makes this declaration on behalf of DEWALT. faire Horst Grossmann Vice President Engineering and Product Development DEWALT, Richard-Kiinger-StraBe 11, D-65510, Idstein, Germany

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,

read the instruction manual. General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the wamings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the wamings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordiess) power tool.

2) Keep work area clean and well li. Ciuttered

or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power to08 create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric: shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d_ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for canying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. €) 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. 9 Ifoperating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

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 personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c)_ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d_ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. À wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. €) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properiy. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust- related hazards.

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool wil do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentaly. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less Ikely to bind and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. À charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fe when used with another battery pack. b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fre. c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause bus or a fire. d 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 imitation or burns.

2) Have your power tool serviced by a

qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This wil ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Additional Safety Instructions for Drills + Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Use auxiliary handies supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “ive” and shock the operator. Markings on Tool Read instruction manual before use.

Date Code, which also includes the year of manufacture, is printed into the housing surface that forms the mounting joint between tool and battery! Example: 2009 XX XX Year of Manufacture

ENGLISH Residual Risks The following risks are inherent to the use of rotary hammers: — injuries caused by touching the rotating parts or hot parts of the tool In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoidea. These are: — Impaiment of hearing. — Risk of squeezing fingers when changing the accessory. — Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when working in concrete and/or masonry. Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions or the DE9116/DE9155 battery chargers. + Before using charger. read al instructions and cautionary markings on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.

DANGER: Electrocution hazard.

230 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow

any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result. CAUTION: Bum hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only DEWALT rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. CAUTION: Under certain conditions, A with the charger plugged in to the power suphy the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foi, or any buildup of metalic particies should be kept away from charger cavities. AWays unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. + DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in this manual. The charger and battery pack are specificall designed to work together. These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging DEWALT rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fre, electric shock or electrocution. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord. Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fre, electric shock, or electrocution. Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive intemal heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing, Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center. Do not disassemble charger: take it to an authorized service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fre. Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the battery pack wil not reduce this risk. NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together The charger is designed to operate on standard 230V household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger.

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Chargers Your DE9116 charger accepts DEWALT NiCd and NiMH battery packs ranging from 7.2 V to 18 V. The DE9135 charger accepts 7.2 — 18 V NiCd, NiMH or Li-lon batteries.

ENGLISH These chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be as easy as possible to operate Charging Procedure

DANGER: Electrocution hazard.

230 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe with conductive objects. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.

1. Plug the charger (12) into an appropriate outlet

before inserting battery pack.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The red

{charging) light wil blink continuous}y indicating that the charging process has started

8. The completion of charge wil be indicated by the

red light remaining ON continuousiy. The pack is fuly charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger. Charging Process Refer the table below for the state of charge of the battery pack. State of charge charging fuly charged hobcold pack delay replace battery pack problem Automatic Refresh The automatic refresh mode will equalise or balance the individual cell in the battery pack at its peak capacity. Battery packs should be refreshed weekiy or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work. To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the charger as usual. Leave the battery pack for at least 8 hours in the charger. Hot/Cold Pack Delay When the charger detects a battery that is too hot or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charging until the battery has reached an appropriate temperature. The charger then automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.

DEEP DISCHARGE PROTECTION

The battery pack is protected against deep discharging when it is used in the tool. Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and voltage. Consul the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs. The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures outlinedl

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Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes. Charge the battery packs only in DEWALT chargers. DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquid. Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 40° C (105° F) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).

DANGER: Electrocution hazard. Never

VAN attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Electric shock or electrocution may result. Damaged battery packs should be retumed to service center for recycling. À WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damagea, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (Le., pierced with a nai, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be retumed to service center for recycling. 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 large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easi knocked over.

{NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH) + Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can explodk in a fire. A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a faiure. However, if the outer seal is broken: a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin, immediately wash with soap and water for several minutes. b. and the battery liquid gets into your eyes, fush them with clean water for à minimum of 10 minutes and seek immedlate medical attention. (Medical note: The liquid is 25-85% solution of potassium hyaroxice.)

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION

(LION) + 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 are burned. If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until iritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electroWte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts. Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air If symptoms persists, seek medical attention.

WARNING: Bum hazard. Battery liquict

may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame. Battery Cap (fig. B) A protective battery cap is supplied to cover the: contacts of a detached battery pack. Without the protective cap in place, loose metal objects could short circuit the contacts, causing a fire hazard and damaging the battery pack.

1. Take off the protective battery cap before placing

the battery pack in the charger or tool.

2. Place the protective cap over the contacts

immediately after removing the battery pack from the charger or tool

WARNING: Make sure the protective

battery cap is in place before storing or carying a detached battery pack. Battery Pack (fig. A) BATTERY TYPE The DC987 and DC988 operate on 18 voit battery packs. The DC984 operates on 14.4 volt battery packs. The DC980 and DC981 operate on 12 voit battery packs Storage Recommendations

1. The best storage place is one that is cool and

dry away from direct sunight and excess heat or cold!

2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or

charger. Under proper conditions, they can be stored for 5 years or more. Labels on Charger and Battery Pack In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels on the charger and the battery pack show the following pictographs: Read instruction manual before use. Battery charging Battery charged Battery defective PPPPO Hoñcold pack delay Do not probe with conductive objects.

Do not charge damaged battery packs Use only with DEWALT battery packs, others may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Do not expose to water. Have defective corde replaced immediatel,. Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C. Discard the battery pack with due care for the environment

dd Charges NiMH and NiCd Nita battery packs. ir Charges Li-lon battery packs. See technical data for charging time. Package contents The package contains: 1 Cordiess midhandle driver/percussion) dril 1 Charger 1 Battery pack (K and At, B1, Li models) 2 Battery packs (KA, KB, KL and K2 models) 1 Side handle (DC987KL/DC988KL) 1 Kitbox 1 Instruction manual 1 Exploded drawing + Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories Which may have occurred during transport. + Take the time to thoroughiy read and understand this manual prior to operation: Description (fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool

or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result. INTENDED USE Your cordes driver/percussion) drill has been designed for professional diling and screwdhiving applications. DO NOT use under humid conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. These drils are professional power tools. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. 1 Variable speed switch 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 11 Release buttons 12 Charger 18 Charging indicator (rech Electrical Safety The electric motor has been designed for one voltage on. Always check that the battery pack voltage correspond to the voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your charger corresponds to that of your mains. Your DEWALT charger is double insulated ir accordance with EN 60835: therefore no earth wire is required IFthe supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a spedialy prepared cord avalable through the DEWALT service organization Mains Plug Replacement (UK. & Ireland Only)

Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this, proceed as instructed below If you are in doubt, contact an authorized DEWALT repair agent or a qualiied electrician. Disconnect the plug from the supply. Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely: a plug with bared copper conductors is dangerous if engaged in a lve socket outlet. Onÿy ft 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs ftted with the correct rated fuse (1). The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2) and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4). Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug: ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable fmiy and that the two leads are correctiy fixed at the terminals crews.

NEVER connect the live (L) or neutral (N) wires to the earth pin marked E or L_ . Using an Extension Cable An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of your charger (see technical data). The minimum conductor size is 1 mm the maximum length is 30 m. When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely. Auto-spindle Lock The auto-spindie lock is engaged when the transmission is stationary. The chuck sleeve can easily be turned with one hand while the other supports the unit. Assembly and Adjustment

WARNING: Prior to assembly and

adjustment, avays remove the battery pack. Always switch off the tool before inserting or removing the battery pack.

WARNING: Use only DEWALT battery

packs and chargers. Inserting and Removing Bits (fig. À & C) + Open the chuck by turning the sieeve (15) counterclockwise and insert the bit shank. + Place the bit in the chuck as far as it wil go and lift slghtiy before tightening. + Tighten fimiy by turning the sleeve clockwise. + To remove the bit, proceed in reverse order. Selecting the Operating Mode or Adjusting the Torque (fig. D) The collar of this tool has a wide range of positions: for the adjustment of the torque to suit the size of the screw and the workpiece material. For torque adjustment, refer to the section “Screwdriving" + Select the driling mode or torque by aligning the symbol or number on the collar (5) with the indicator (16) on the housing. DC981/DC984/DC988 The percussion drls can be used in the following operating modes: 1 Rotary driling for steel, wood and plastics

Percussion drling, for masonry Forwardireverse Slider (fig. E) + To select forward or reverse rotation, use the fonward/reverse slider (2) as shown (see arrows on too).

WARNING: Ahvays wait until the motor

has come to à complete standstil before changing the direction of rotation. Three-gear Selector (fig. F) Your tool is fited with a three-gear selector (6) to vary. the speed/torque ratio. 1 low speed/high torque 2 medium speed/medium torque 8 high speed/low torque For speed rates, refer to the technical data.

WARNING: Do not change gears at full

speed or during use. Instructions for Use

+ Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations. + Be aware of the location of pipework and wiring. + Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool

ENGLISH Switching On and Of (fig. À & E) + To run the tool, press the variable speed switch (1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed switch determines the tool speed. + To stop the tool, release the switch. + To lock the tool in the off position, move the fonward/reverse slider (2) to the central position: Screwdriving (fig. A) + Select fonward or reverse rotation using the sider (21. + Set the collar (4) to position 1 and begin screwdhiving (low torque). + Ifthe clutch ratchets too soon, adjust the collar to increase the torque as requirecl Drilling (fig. A) + Select the driling mode using the collar (4). + Select fonward rotation. Drilling in Metal + Use a cutting lubricant when dling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be driled dry. Drilling in Wood + Use the appropriate type of dll bit Consuït your dealer for further information on the appropriate accessories. MAINTENANCE Your DEWALT Power Tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. + The charger is not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the charger.

àTS Lubrication Your power tool requires no additional lubrication. Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the

main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solents or other

harsh chemicals for cleaning the non- metalic parts of the tool. These chemicais may weaken the materials used in these parts. Use à cloth dampened only with water and mid soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool: never immerse any part of the tool into à liquid.

CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect

VAN the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the exterior of he charger Using a cloth or soft non-metalic brush. Do not use water or any cleaning solutions. Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other

than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury. only DEWALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product. Consuit your dealer for further information on the appropriate accessories. Protecting the Environment X Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal

household waste. Should you find one day that your DEWALT product needs replacement, or fit is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avallable for separate collection Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials.

ENGLISH Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retaller when you purchase à new product. DEWALT provides a facility for the collection and recycling of DEWALT products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this senvice please return your product to any authorised repair agent who wil collect them on our behalf. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local DEWALT office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised DEWALT repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com. Rechargeable Battery Pack This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fals to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for our environment + Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from the tool + Lion, NiCd and NIMH cell are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a local recyclng station. The collected battery packs will be recycled or disposed of proper. GUARANTEE

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE + If you are not completely satisfled with the performance of your DEWALT tool, simply return it within 80 days, complete as purchased, to the point of purchase, for a full refund or exchange. Proof of purchase must be produced.

+ ONE YEAR FREE SERVICE CONTRACT +

If you need maintenance or service for your DEWALT tool, in the 12 months following purchase, it wil be undertaken free of charge at an authorized DEWALT repair agent. Proof of purchase must be produced. Includes labour and spare parts for Power Tools. Excludes accessories.

+ ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY +

If your DEWALT product becomes defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within 12 months from the date of purchase, we guarantee to replace all defective parts free of Charge or, at our discretion, replace the unit free of charge provided that: +_The product has not been misused + Repairs have not been attempted by unauthorized persons. + Proof of purchase date is produced. This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and is additional to consumers statutory rights. For the location of your nearest authorized DEWALT repair agent, please use the appropriate telephone number on the back of this manual. Alternative}, a list of authorized DEWALT repair agents and full details on our after-sales service are available on the Internet at www.2helpU.com.