Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the le vel of se v erity f or each signal word. Please read the
manual and pa y attention to these symbols.
D ANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not a voided, will
result in death or serious injury .
W ARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not av oided, could
result in death or serious injury .
CA UTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a v oided, ma y result
in minor or moderate injury .
NO TICE: indicates a practice not related to per sonal injury which, if not av oided, ma y
result in property damage .
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EW AL T (1-800-433-9258).
W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of injur y , read the instr uction manual.
General Power T ool Safety W ar nings
W ARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions F ailure to f ollo w the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injur y .
SA VE ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “pow er tool” in the warnings ref ers to your mains-oper ated (corded) power tool or
batter y-operated (cordless) pow er tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep w ork area clean and well lit. Cluttered 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. P ower tools create sparks which ma y ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and b ystanders a way while operating a po wer tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) P ower tool plugs m ust match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any wa y . Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) po wer tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electr ic shock.
b) Av oid body contact with ear thed or grounded surfaces suc h as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
ear thed or grounded.
c) Do not expose po wer tools to rain or wet conditions. W ater enter ing a power tool will
increase the risk of electr ic shock.
d) Do not abuse the cor d. Never use the cord f or carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord a way fr om heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electr ic shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitab le for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable f or outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is una v oidable, use a gr ound fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) pr otected supply . Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electr ic
shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Sta y alert, watch what y ou 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 po wer tools ma y
result in serious personal injur y .
b) Use personal pr otective equipment. Al ways wear e ye pr otection. Protectiv e
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid saf ety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used f or appropriate conditions will reduce personal injur ies.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the s witch is in the off position bef ore
connecting to power sour ce and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carr ying power tools with y our finger on the s witch or energizing pow er tools that hav e
the s witch on invites accidents .
d) Remove any adjusting ke y or wrench bef ore turning the power tool on. A wrench or
a ke y left attached to a rotating par t of the power tool ma y result in personal injur y .
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper f ooting and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in une xpected situations.
f) Dress properl y . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry . K eep your hair , clothing and
gloves a way fr om mo ving parts. Loose clothes , je welry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are pr ovided f or the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and pr operly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4) PO WER T OOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the po wer tool. Use the correct power tool f or your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and saf er at the rate for which it w as designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the s witch does not turn it on and off. Any pow er tool
that cannot be controlled with the s witch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power sour ce and/or the battery pack fr om the power
tool before making an y adjustments, changing accessories, or storing po wer tools.
Such pre ventiv e safety measures reduce the risk of star ting the power tool accidentally .
d) Store idle po wer tools out of the reach of children and do not allo w persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the po wer tool.
P ower tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain po wer tools. Check for misalignment or binding of mo ving parts, breaka ge
of parts and any other condition that may aff ect the power tool’ s operation. If
damaged, have the po wer tool repaired bef ore use. Man y accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Proper ly maintained cutting tools with shar p
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the w orking conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the po wer tool f or operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) B A TTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the char ger specified by the manufacturer . A charger that is
suitable f or one type of batter y pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
batter y pack.
b) Use power tools onl y with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other
batter y packs ma y create a r isk of injur y and fire.
c) When batter y pack is not in use, keep it awa y from other metal objects like paper
clips, coins, ke ys, nails, scre ws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another . Shorting the batter y ter minals together may
cause burns or a fire.
INSTR UCTION MANU AL
GUIDE D'UTILISA TION
MANU AL DE INSTR UCCIONES
DCD710
3/8" (10 mm) 12V Max* Cor dless Adjustable Clutc h Drill/Driver
P erceuse/visseuse à embra y age réglable, sans fil, de 10 mm (3/8 po)
et 12 V max*
T aladro/impulsor con embra gue ajustable, inalámbrico de 10 mm (3/8 pulg.)
12 V Máx*
INSTR UCTIV O DE OPERA CIÓN, CENTR OS DE SER VICIO
Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVER TENCIA: LÉASE ESTE
INSTR UCTIV O ANTES DE USAR EL PR ODUCT O .
DE W AL T Industrial T ool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore , MD 21286
(JUN10) P ar t No . N069854 DCD710 Copyright © 2010 D
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The follo wing are trademarks for one or more DEW AL T power tools: the yello w and blac k color scheme; the “D” shaped
air intake grill; the array of p yramids on the handgrip; the kit bo x configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps
on the surface of the tool.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occur s, flush with water . If liquid contacts e yes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the batter y may cause irritation
or burns.
6) SER VICE
a) Have y our po wer tool serviced by a qualified repair person using onl y identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the po wer tool is maintained.
Safety Rules for Drill/Drivers
• W ear ear protector s with impact drills. Exposure to noise can cause hear ing loss.
• Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal
injur y .
• Hold power tools b y insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hid den wiring or its own cor d. Contact with a
“live” wire will make e xposed metal par ts of the tool “liv e” and shoc k the operator .
• Use clamps or another practical wa y to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platf orm. Holding the work by hand or against y our body lea v es it unstable and
ma y lead to loss of control.
• Air vents often cover mo ving parts and should be av oided. Loose clothes, je welry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
W ARNING: AL W A YS use saf ety glasses. Ev eryday ey eglasses are NO T safety glasses.
Also use f ace or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty . AL WA YS WEAR CER TIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT :
• ANSI Z87.1 ey e protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
W ARNING: Some dust created by pow er sanding, sawing, g rinding, dr illing, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer , bir th def ects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• cr ystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber .
Y our risk from these exposures v aries, depending on how often y ou do this type of work.
T o reduce your e xposure to these chemicals: work in a well v entilated area, and work with
approv ed saf ety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic par ticles.
• A v oid pr olonged contact with dust from power sanding, sa wing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective c lothing and wash e xposed
areas with soap and water . Allowing dust to get into your mouth, e y es, or la y on the
skin ma y promote absor ption of harmful chemicals.
W ARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disb urse dust, which ma y cause serious
and permanent respirator y or other injur y . Alwa ys use NIOSH/OSHA approv ed respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust e xposure . Direct par ticles awa y from f ace and body .
W ARNING: Al wa ys wear proper per sonal hearing protection that conf orms to ANSI
S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and dur ation of use, noise from this
product ma y contribute to hearing loss.
CA UTION: 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 batter y packs will stand
upright on the batter y pack but ma y be easily knocked o ver .
• The label on your tool ma y include the following symbols . The symbols and their
definitions are as f ollows:
V ......................volts A ...................... amperes
Hz ....................her tz W ..................... watts
min ..................minutes
................... alternating current
...............direct current ................... alter nating or direct
current
....................Class I Constr uction
n
o .................... no load speed
........................(grounded) .................... ear thing ter minal
....................Class II Construction ..................... safety aler t symbol
........................(double insulated) BPM ................ beats per minute
…/min ............. per minute RPM ................ re volutions per min ute
IPM..................impacts per minute
Important Safety Instructions for All Batter y Packs
When ordering replacement batter y packs, be sure to include catalog number and v oltage.
Consult the char t at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs .
The batter y pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Bef ore using the battery pack and
charger , read the safety instructions below . Then f ollow charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inser ting or removing the battery from the charger
ma y ignite the dust or fumes.
• NEVER for ce battery pack into c harger . DO NO T modify battery pack in an y wa y
to fit into a non-compatible char ger as battery pack may rupture causing serious
personal injury . Consult the char t at the end of this manual f or compatibility of batter ies
and chargers.
• Charge the batter y packs only in D
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• DO NO T splash or immerse in water or other liquids .
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pac k in locations where the temperature
may reac h or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such as outside sheds or metal b uildings in
summer).
W ARNING: Fire hazard. Ne ver attempt to open the battery pack f or any reason. If battery
pack case is cr ack ed or damaged, do not insert into charger . Do not cr ush, drop or damage
batter y pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow , been
dropped, run over or damaged in an y wa y (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer ,
stepped on). Damaged batter y packs should be returned to ser vice center for recycling.
W ARNING: Fire hazar d. Do not store or carry batter y so that metal objects can
contact exposed battery terminals. F or e xample, do not place battery in aprons, pock ets ,
tool bo x es, product kit bo x es , dra wers, etc., with loose nails , scre ws, k eys , etc. T ransporting
batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inad vertently come in
contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The
US Depar tment of T ranspor tation Hazardous Mater ial Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit
transpor ting batteries in commerce or on air planes (i.e., pack ed in suitcases and carry-on
luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from shor t circuits. So when transpor ting
individual batteries, make sure that the battery ter minals are protected and well insulated
from materials that could contact them and cause a shor t circuit.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION (LI-ION)
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is se verely damaged or is completel y
worn out. The batter y pack can e xplode in a fire. T oxic fumes and materials are
created when lithium ion batter y packs are b urned.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with
mild soap and water . If battery liquid gets into the ey e, rinse water o v er the open ey e f or
15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the batter y electrolyte
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.
W ARNING: Bur n hazard. Batter y liquid ma y be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Cor p oration) Seal on the nickel
cadmium, nick el metal h ydride or lithium ion batteries (or batter y packs)
indicate that the costs to recycle these batteries (or batter y packs) at the end
of their useful lif e hav e already been paid b y D
EW AL T . In some areas , it is
illegal to place spent nick el cadmium, nic kel metal h ydr ide or lithium ion
batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC prog ram
provides an en vironmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with D
EW AL T and other batter y users, has established progr ams
in the United States and Canada to f acilitate the collection of spent nick el cadmium, nic kel
metal h ydride or lithium ion batter ies. Help protect our environment and conserve natural
resources by returning the spent nick el cadmium and nick el cadmium, nic kel metal h ydr ide
or lithium ion batteries to an author ized D
EW AL T ser vice center or to your local retailer for
recycling. Y ou may also contact y our local recycling center f or inf ormation on where to drop
off the spent batter y .
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Cor poration.
Important Safety Instructions for All Batter y Char gers
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains impor tant safety and oper ating
instruc tions for battery chargers.
• Bef ore using charger , read all instr uctions and cautionar y mar kings on charger , batter y
pack, and product using battery pack.
W ARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow an y liquid to get inside charger . Electric shock
ma y result.
CA UTION: Bur n hazard. T o reduce the risk of injur y , charge only DE W AL T rechargeable
batteries. Other types of batter ies ma y burst causing personal injury and damage.
NO TICE: Under cer tain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply , the
charger can be shor ted by f oreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such
as, b ut not limited to , grinding dust, metal chips, steel w ool, aluminum f oil, or an y buildup
of metallic par ticles should be kept aw a y from charger ca vities. Alwa ys unplug the charger
from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the ca vity . Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.
• DO NOT attempt to char ge the battery pack with an y charger s other than the
ones in this manual. The charger and batter y pack are specifically designed to work
together .
• These charger s are not intended for an y uses other than char ging D
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rechargeable batteries. Any other uses ma y result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
• Do not expose char ger to rain or snow .
• Pull by plug rather than cor d when disconnecting char ger . 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 cor d unless it is absolutely necessary . Use of improper
e xtension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• When operating a power tool outdoor s, use an extension cor d suitable f or outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable f or outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• An extension cor d must ha ve adequate wire size (A WG or American Wire Gauge)
for saf ety . The smaller the gauge number of the wire , the greater the capacity of the
cable , that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of po wer and o v erheating. When using more than
one e xtension to make up the total length, be sure each individual e xtension contains at
least the minimum wire size . The f ollo wing table sho ws the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next hea vier gauge . The
smaller the gauge number , the heavier the cord.
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