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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore,
MD 21286
(SEP12)
Part No. N193851
DW896
Copyright
© 1997, 2004,
2007, 2012 DEWALT
The following are trademarks for one or more DEWAI..] power tools: the yellow and black color scheme, the "D" shaped
air intake grill, the array of pyramids on the handgrip, the kit box configuration, and the array of lozenge--shaped humps on
the surface of the tool.
Definitions:
Safety
Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these symbols.
ADANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
_, WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may
result in property
damage.
J
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALTTOOL, CALL
US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258}.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
General
Power
Tool
Safety
Warnings
A
ARNIN!!
Read all safety warnings
and all instructions.
Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury,
SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work 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. Power tools 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 carrying,
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.
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.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter
(GFCl) protected
supply. Use of a GFC/ 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 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 energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting
key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury,
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
0 Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
g) 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.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application.
The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) 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.
c) Disconnect
the plug from the power source andlor
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
accidentally,
d) 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.
e) 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.
t) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
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 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.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional
Specific
Safety
Instructions
for Nibblers
• Hold tool by insulated
gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Cut material
at or below rated capacity. Remember, material thickness increases
as
gauge number deceases (14 gauge is thicker than 16 gauge). 14 gauge thickness is
.075" (1.9 mm); 16 gauge is .060" (1.5 mm).
• NEVER have any part of your body near the blades. Serious personal injury may result.
• Keep hands away from cutting area. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury,
• ALWAYS wear gloves when handling sheet metal. The edges are sharp and can cause
serious personal injury,
• Firmly secure the piece of metal to be cut to prevent movement during cutting.
• ALWAYS start tool before engaging
material
to be cut.
• Always wear safety shoes to protect your feet from sharp metal debris on the floor.
• DO NOT use the nibbler with any kind of accessory or attachment.
• Keep all screws tight. Check periodically for loosening.
• Do not place anything into the motor housing openings.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal
particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.
• Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after being cut off. Contact with a sharp edge
could result in personal injury,
• Always
keep the power cord away from the edge of the material
being cut. Sharp
edges can result in the cord insulation being cut. This condition may create an electrical
hazard.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• An extension
cord must have adequate
wire size (AWG or American
Wire Gauge)
for safety. 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 power and overheating. When using more than one extension
to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum
wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
Ampere Rating
120V
25 (7.6)
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
150 (45.7)
240V
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
200 (61.0)
300 (91.4)
AWG
Than
0
6
10
12
More
Not More
Than
6
10
12
16
18
16
16
14
18
16
14
12
16
16
14
12
14
12
Not Recommended
_, WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT_
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI $12.6 ($3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA
respiratory protection.
A WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
A 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 and body,