DeWalt DCH213-XE, Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs

When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number and 

voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and 

battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack 

and charger, read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures 

outlined.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 • 

Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive atmospheres, such as in 

the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

 Inserting or removing the 

battery pack from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.

  •  NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT modify the battery 

pack in any way to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may 

rupture causing serious personal injury. 

Consult the chart at the end of this 

manual for compatibility of batteries and chargers. 

  •  Charge the battery packs only in designated D

E

WALT chargers.

 • 

DO NOT

 splash or immerse in water or other liquids.

  •  Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the 

temperature may reach or exceed 40

˚

C (105 °F) (such as outside sheds 

or metal buildings in summer).

 For best life store battery packs in a cool, dry 

location. 

    NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the trigger switch locked 

on. Never tape the trigger switch in the ON position.

WARNING:

 Fire hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If 

the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into the charger. Do not 

crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that 

has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., 

pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be 

returned to the service center for recycling.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the battery pack so that metal 

objects can contact exposed battery terminals. 

For example, do not place the 

battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with 

loose nails, screws, keys, etc. 

Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if 

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. 

WARNING: 

Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse 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.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to 

AS/NZS1270 during use.

Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this 

product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: ALWAYS use eye protection. 

All users and bystanders must wear eye 

protection that conforms to AS/NZS1337.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it 

will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. 

Some tools with large battery packs will 

stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
  •  The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their 

definitions are as follows:

V ................. volts 

A ...............amperes

Hz ............... hertz 

W ..............watts

min ............. minutes 

 ...........alternating current

 ........ direct current 

 ...........alternating or direct current

 .............. Class I Construction 

no ..............no load speed

 ...................

(grounded) 

 .............earthing  terminal

 .............. Class  II  Construction 

..............safety alert symbol

 ...................

(double insulated)  

BPM ..........beats per minute

…/min ........ per minute 

RPM ..........revolutions per minute

IPM ............. impacts per minute