The following symbols are used throughout this
manual:
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life
or damage to the tool in case of non-
observance of the instructions in this
manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
EC-Declaration of conformity
DW976/DW996/DW998
D
WALT declares that these Power Tools have been
E
designed in compliance with: 98/37/EEC, 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC, EN 50144, EN 60335-1, EN 55014-2,
EN 55014, EN 50260, EN 61000-3-2 & EN 61000-3-3.
For more information, please contact D
address below, or refer to the back of the manual.
Level of sound pressure according to 86/188/EEC &
98/37/EEC, measured according to EN 50144:
L
(sound pressure) dB(A)*
pA
L
(acoustic power) dB(A)
WA
* at the operator's ear
Take appropriate measures for the
protection of hearing if the sound
pressure of 85 dB(A) is exceeded.
Weighted root mean square acceleration value
according to EN 50144:
17
WALT at the
E
DW976
DW996
DW998
84
86
87
97
99
100
DW976
DW996
DW998
5.9 m/s
2
6.4 m/s
2
6.7 m/s
2
Director Engineering and Product Development
Horst Großmann
D
WALT, Richard-Klinger-Straße 40,
E
D-65510, Idstein, Germany
Safety instructions
When using Power Tools, always observe the
safety regulations applicable in your country to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. Read the following safety
instructions before attempting to operate this
product. Keep these instructions in a safe place!
General
1 Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents.
2 Consider work area environment
Do not expose Power Tools to humidity.
Keep work area well lit. Do not use Power Tools
in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3 Guard against electric shock
Prevent body contact with earthed surfaces
(e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators).
For use under extreme conditions (e.g. high
humidity, when metal swarf is being produced,
etc.) electric safety can be improved by inserting
an isolating transformer or a (FI) earth-leakage
circuit-breaker.
4 Keep children away
Do not let children come into contact with the
tool or extension cord. Supervision is required for
those under 16 years of age.
5 Store idle tools
When not in use, Power Tools must be stored in
a dry place and locked up securely, out of reach
of children.
6 Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can
be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear
rubber gloves and non-slip footwear when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to keep long hair out of the way.
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