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Dual Range Gearing (Fig.A)
The dual range feature of your drill/driver allows you to shift
gears for greaterversatility.
1. To select speed 1(high torque setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the gear shifter
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forward (towards
thechuck).
2. To select speed 2(low torque setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the gear shifter back (away from
thechuck).
NOTE: Do not change gears when the tool is running. Always
allow the drill to come to a complete stop before changing
gears. If you are having trouble changing gears, make sure that
the dual range gear shifter is either completely pushed forward
or completely pushedback.
Torque Adjustment Collar (Fig.A)
Your tool has an adjustable torque screwdriver mechanism for
driving and removing a wide array of fastener shapes and sizes
and in some models, a hammer mechanism for drilling into
masonry. Circling the torque adjustment collar
3
are numbers, a
drill bit symbol, and on some models, a hammer symbol. These
numbers are used to set the clutch to deliver a torque range.
The higher the number on the collar, the higher the torque and
the larger the fastener which can be driven. To select any of the
numbers, rotate until the desired number aligns with thearrow.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig.A)
A forward/reverse control button
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determines the direction of
the tool and also serves as a lock-offbutton.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress
the for ward/re verse control button on the right side of thetool.
To select reverse, release the trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse control button on the left side of thetool.
The centre position of the control button locks the tool in the off
position. When changing the position of the control button, be
sure the trigger isreleased.
NOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing the direction
of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is normal and
does not indicate aproblem.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig.A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the variable speed triggerswitch
1
.
To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is
equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger
switch is fullyreleased.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
beavoided.
Belt Hook and Magnetic Bit Holder (Fig.A)
Optional Accessories
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's belt hook to hang the
tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook for
tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during
use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects
from the belthook.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook issecure.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage, DO NOT use the belt hook to hang the drill
while using as aspotlight.
IMPORTANT: When attaching or replacing the belt hook
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or
magnetic bit holder
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, use only the mounting screw
8
that is
provided. Be sure to securely tighten thescrew.
The belt hook and magnetic bit holder can be be attached
to either side of the tool using only the screw provided, to
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig.B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
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is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack 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 intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
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and firmly pull the
battery pack out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
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 batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
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. 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 berecharged.
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-userapplication.
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 or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
accommodate left- or right- handed users. If the hook or
magnetic bit holder is not desired at all, it can be removed from
thetool.
To move belt hook or bit clip, remove the screw that holds it in
place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to securely
tighten thescrew.