DeWalt DCH263N Manual

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Side Handle (Fig.A)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
operate the tool with the side handle properly installed.
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.
The side handle
5
clamps to the front of the gear case and
may be rotated 360˚ to permit right- or left-hand use. The side
handle must be tightened sufficiently to resist the twisting
action of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be sure to grip
the side handle at the far end to control the tool during astall.
To loosen side handle, rotatecounterclockwise.
To Adjust the Depth Rod (Fig. C)
1. Push in and hold the depth rod release button
12
on the
sidehandle.
2. Move the depth rod
11
so the distance between the
end of the rod and the end of the bit equals the desired
drillingdepth.
3. Release the button to lock rod into position. When drilling
with the depth rod, stop when end of rod reaches surface
ofmaterial.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
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WARNING: Use only
DEWALT
battery packs andchargers.
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Variable speed switch
2
Forward/reverse button
3
Mode selector dial
4
Mode selector release
button
5
Side handle
6
Battery pack
7
Release button
8
Main handle
9
SDSPLUS bit holder
10
Sleeve
11
Depth rod
12
Depth rod release button
13
Worklight
14
Belt hook (optional
accessory)
15
Belt hook screw
16
Active vibration control
(AVC)
17
Dust extraction electrical
connector
Intended Use
Your cordless rotary hammerdrill has been designed for
professional drilling, hammerdrilling and chipping applications
in concrete and masonry, as well as screwdriving applications in
steel, wood andplastics.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
Your cordless rotary hammerdrill is a professional powertool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
6
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
6
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
7
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some
DeWALT
battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
19
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
18
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2019 XX XX
Year of Manufacture

DeWalt DCH263N Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCH263N
Category	Power Tool
Language	English