DeWalt DCH323 User Manual

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ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Visible radiation. Do not stare intolight.
Date Code Position
The date code, which also includes the year of manufacture, is
printed into thehousing.
Example:
2017 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
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Main handle
9
SDS-Plus tool holder
10
Sleeve
11
Depth rod
12
Depth rod release button
13
Worklight
14
Utility hook
Intended Use
Your cordless rotary hammerdrill has been designed for
professional drilling and hammerdrilling applications, as well as
screwdriving and chippingapplications.
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.
Overload Clutch
In case of jamming of a drill bit, the drive to the drill spindle is
interrupted. Because of the resulting forces, always hold the
tool with both hands and take a firmstance. After the overload,
release and depress the trigger to re-engagedrive.
Mechanical Clutch
These tools are fitted with a mechanical clutch. The indication
that the clutch has activated will be an audible ratcheting
together with increasedvibration.
Anti-Rotation System (Fig. E)
In addition to the clutch, an anti-rotation system offers increased
user comfort and safety through an on-board, anti-rotation
technology capable of detecting if the user loses control of
thehammer. When a jam is detected, the torque and speed are
reducedinstantly. This feature prevents self rotation of the tool
reducing the occurrence of wristinjuries.
The anti-rotation system indicator
18
will illuminate to
indicatestatus.
Indicator Diagnosis Solution
OFF Tool is functioning
normally
Follow all warnings and instructions
when operating the tool.
SOLID Anti-Rotation
System has
been activated
(ENGAGED)
With the tool properly supported,
release trigger. The tool will function
normally when the trigger is depressed
again and the indicator light will go out
Active Vibration Control
For best vibration control, hold the tool as described in Proper
HandPosition.
The active vibration control neutralises rebound vibration from
the hammer mechanism. Lowering hand and arm vibration,
it allows more comfortable use for longer periods of time and
extends the life of theunit.
The hammer only needs enough pressure to engage the active
vibraton control. Applying too much pressure will not make
the tool drill or chip faster and active vibration control will
notengage.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments/accessories or when making
repair. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.

WARNING: Use only
DeWALT
battery packs andchargers.
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
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.
Side Handle (Fig. A)

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.
Utility Hook (Fig. A, D)
A utility hook
14
is fitted below the main handle
8
on the left
side of the tool. To extend the utility hook pull it out from the
side of the tool. To store the utility hook push it back flush with
the side of thetool. If use of the hook is not desired at all, it can
be removedcompletely.
To Remove and/or Reinstall the
Utility Hook
1. Position the utility hook into the extended position and
remove the hex head screw located on the underside of the
mainhandle.
2. Pull out the utility hook until it is free from theunit.

DeWalt DCH323 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCH323
Category	Rotary Hammer
Language	English