DeWalt DW124 User manual

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 Printed in U.S.A. (NOV02-CD-2) Form No. 384086-01
DW124 Copyright © 2002
The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT 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.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
DW124
1/2"(13mm) Joist and Stud Drill
Perceuse pour charpente de 13 mm (1/2 po)
Taladro para vigas verticales y horizontales de 13 mm (1/2")
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA
DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES
DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
Questions? See us on the World Wide Web at www.dewalt.com
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Instructions
This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from
electric shock. The tool is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-
prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire
to a live terminal. If your unit is intended for use on less than 150 V, it
has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch A. If it is for use on
150 to 250 V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch D. An
adapter, sketches B and C, is available for connecting sketch A type
plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is
available for a plug as shown in sketch D. ADAPTER SHOWN IN
FIGURES B and C IS NOT FOR USE IN CANADA.
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WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT:
• FOR SAFE OPERATION, READ
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE
IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
NE PAS EXPOSER A LA PLUIE ET NE
PAS UTILISER DANS LES
EMPLACEMENTS HUMIDES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS
OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)
BAIL HANDLE
1/2"
CHUCK
SIDE HANDLE TRIGGER
SWITCH
REVERSING
SWITCH
AB CD
GROUNDING PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET
BOX GROUNDING
MEANS
GROUNDING PIN
ADAPTER
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Safety Instructions For All Tools
•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
injuries.
•CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power
tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with
grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerator enclosures.
•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in
dry, and high or locked-up place — out of reach of children.
•DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was intended.
•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the
job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended.
•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents often cover
moving parts and should also be avoided.
•USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
•DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before
servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits,
cutters.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
•EXTENSION CORDS. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have
3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept
the tool’s plug. Replace or repair damaged cords. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
25 ft. 50 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. 125 ft. 150 ft. 175 ft.
7.6 m 15.2 m 22.9 m 30.5 m 38.1 m 45.7 m 53.3 m
Wire Size
18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
•OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and
so marked.
•STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
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function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service
center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
CAUTION: When drilling or driving into walls, floors or wherever live
electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL
PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by insulated grasping
surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill or drive into a live wire.
•Always use the side handle supplied with the tool. Keep a firm
grip on the tool at all times. Do not attempt to operate this tool
without holding it with both hands. Operating this tool with one hand
will result in loss of control. Breaking through or encountering hard
materials such as re-bar may be be hazardous as well.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known 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 (CCA).
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.
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FIG. 1
TORQUE
REACTION
DIRECTION
DRILLING
DIRECTION
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
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CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Motor
YourDEWALTtoolispoweredbyaDEWALT-builtmotor.Besureyourpower
supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Volts 50/60 Hz or “AC only”
means your tool must be operated on alternating current and never with
directcurrent. Voltagedecrease of more than 10% willcauseloss of power
and overheating. DEWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not
operate, check power supply.
Torque
Torque is the twisting action which the drill imparts to the bit. As the
drill bit meets resistance in the material being drilled, the motor
responds by adjusting the output torque to meet the requirement up to
the maximum capacity of the motor and gear system.
At any value of drilling torque, there is a reaction force on the drill
which the operator restrains. On the DW124, the operator is grasping
the switch handle near the point of cord entry and the side handle
which is screwed into the gear case. The gripping surfaces of these
two handles are at significant distances from the drill bit thereby giving
the operator ample control over the tool.
In addition to the optimized handle design, the DW124 contains a slip
clutch in the low speed range which softens the mechanical shock
imparted to the operator when the large diameter cutters bite into the
work.
Assembling Side Handle
Two threaded bosses as shown in figure 2 are for installation of the
side handle. Install side handle as shown on desired side and tighten
securely by hand. Use of the side handle is recommended when
drilling at the low speed setting. The side handle should always be
used and is especially important when drilling in the low speed
setting.
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FIG. 4
300
1200
RPM RPM
CLUTCH
NO
CLUTCH
CAUTION:
300
1200
RPM RPM
CLUTCH
NO
CLUTCH
CAUTION:
FIG. 5
FIG. 6 SHIFT
SELECTOR
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