DeWalt DC232-XE Instruction Manual

Heavy-duty 36v cordless rotary hammer

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DC232-XE, DC233-XE, DC234-XE
HEAVY-DUTY 36V CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DC232-XE, DC233-XE, DC234-XE HEAVY-DUTY 36V CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER...
  • Page 3: Definitions: Safety Guidelines

    c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Definitions: Safety Guidelines Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY The definitions below describe the level of severity for each a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any signal word.
  • Page 4 f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, b. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when long hair can be caught in moving parts.
  • Page 5 • Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause NOTE: Do not overheat the bit (discoloration) while grinding a new edge. Badly worn personal injury. Keep a firm grip on the tool at all times. Do not attempt to operate chisels require reforging.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers

    • Do not expose charger to rain or snow. CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some • Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
  • Page 7 • Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when • If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the electric shock, electrocution or fire.
  • Page 8 The RBRC™ Seal The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the lithium ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by D WALT.
  • Page 9: Important Charging Notes

    Important Charging Notes COMPONENTS (Fig. 1) A. Side handle 1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is between 18°- 24°C (65°F and 75°F). DO NOT charge B. Trigger switch the battery pack in an air temperature below +4.5°C (+40°F), or above +40.5°C C.
  • Page 10: Operation

    FIG. 1 the direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. DC232-XE OPERATION Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 3) NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
  • Page 11 SDS Chuck (Fig. 4) FIG. 2 WARNING: Turn off tool and remove battery pack from tool before changing accessories or making any adjustments. CAUTION: Do not use chipping bits in this tool. Using chipping bits may cause the tool to bind-up and damage to the tool may occur. To insert bit, insert shank of bit about 19 mm (3/4") into chuck (J) .
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    6. Use a slow speed to start the hole and accelerate by squeezing the trigger harder MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES when the hole is deep enough to drill without the bit skipping out. DC232-XE, DC233-XE, DC234-XE R.P .M. 0-1,150 DRILLING IN MASONRY B.P .M...
  • Page 13: Patent Notification

    Patent Notification product to sound mechanical and/or electrical condition. Normal wear parts are not covered in this service. Carbon brushes worn more then 50% will be replaced. Manufactured under one or more of the NOTE: Three Year Warranty is not applicable to items deemed as consumables. Radial following U.S.
  • Page 16 WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 • 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia (AUG06) Form No. 576725-07 DC232-XE, DC233-XE, DC234-XE Copyright © 2006 D WALT The following are trademarks for one or more D WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme;...

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