DeWalt D25961K User Manual

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English
– Health hazards caused by breathing dust
developed when working in concrete and/or
masonry.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual
before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The Date Code (G), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2016 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Demolition hammer
1 Side handle
1 Pointed chisel
1 Plastic case
1 Instruction manual
 • Checkfordamagetothetool,partsor
accessories which may have occurred during
transport.
 • Takethetimetothoroughlyreadand
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fig. 1)
A. On/off switch
B. Main handle
C. Side handle clamping knob
D. Tool retainer
E. Tool holder
F. Side handle
INTENDED USE
The D25960, D25961 heavy-duty demolition
hammers are designed for heavy-duty demolition
and breaking applications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence
of flammable liquids or gases.
 • Holdpowertoolsbyinsulatedgripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
Contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator.
 • Be certain that the material being drilled does
not conceal electric or gas service and that
their locations have been verified with the utility
companies.
 • 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 hazardous as well. Tighten the
side handle securely before use.
 • Ensurethechiselissecuredinplacebefore
operating the tool.
 • Incold-weatherconditionsorwhenthetool
has not been used for a longer period of time,
let the tool run with no load for several minutes
before use.
 • Whenworkingabovegroundlevelensurethe
area below is clear.
 • Donottouchthechiselorthepartsclosetothe
chisel immediately after operation, as they may
be extremely hot and cause burns to the skin.
 • Alwaysdirectthepowercabletotherear,away
from the chisel.
 • Donotoperatethistoolforlongperiodsof
time. Vibration caused by hammer action may
be harmful to your hands and arms. Use gloves
to provide extra cushion and limit exposure by
taking frequent rest periods.
WARNING: We recommend the use of
a residual current device with a residual
current rating of 30mA or less.
Residual Risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of
demolition hammers:
– Injuries caused by touching the 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 avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of squeezing fingers when changing the
accessory.

DeWalt D25961K Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	D25961K
Category	Power Hammer
Language	English