DeWalt DCH253 Instruction Manual

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English
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
operate the tool with the side handle properly installed and
securely tightened. Failure to do so may result in the side handle
slipping during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold
tool with both hands to maximizecontrol.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. 7)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, never depress the battery
release button without removing the battery pack. Depressing the
battery release button without removing the battery pack can result
in the battery pack falling outunexpectedly.
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fullycharged.
To install the battery pack (G) into the tool handle, align the battery
pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide it into the handle
until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does
notdisengage.
G
FIG. 7
H
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button (H)
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the
charger as described in the charger section of thismanual.
FIG. 5
C
LOCKED
UNLOCKED,
REVERSE
UNLOCKED,
FORWARD
Worklight (Fig. 6)
CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye injury could
result.
There is a worklight (F) located on the front
FIG. 6
F
of the tool. The worklight is activated
when the trigger switch is depressed, and
will automatically turn off 20 seconds after
the trigger switch is released. If the trigger
switch remains depressed, the worklight
will remainon.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the
immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as aflashlight.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
ensure workpiece is anchored or clamped firmly. If drilling thin
material, use a wood "back-up" block to prevent damage to
thematerial.

DeWalt DCH253 Specifications

General

Power source	Battery
Battery voltage	18 V
Impact rate	4500 bpm
Rated speed (max)	1200 RPM
Impact energy (max)	2.1 J
Drilling diameter in wood (max)	26 mm
Drilling diameter in steel (max)	13 mm
Vibration level (metal drilling)	2.5 m/s²
Vibration level (hammer drilling)	6.6 m/s²
Drilling diameter in concrete (max)	24 mm
Reverse	Yes
Product color	Black, Yellow

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	301 mm
Width	85 mm
Height	202 mm
Weight	2500 g