Dewalt DW124 Instruction Manual - Page 6

DW124/384086-01 11/15/02 12:35 PM Page 3 English LIBERTY FIG. 4 FIG. 5 CAUTIOCNL:UTRCPH3M00 R1P2M00 CLUNTOCH FIG. 6 SHIFT SELECTOR CAUTIOCNL:UTRCPH3M00 R1P2M00 CLUNTOCH 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 Your DEWALT tool is powered by a DEWALT-built motor. Be sure your power 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 direct current. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss 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. 3