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Proper Hand Position (Fig.C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a suddenreaction.
WARNING: Ratchet may stall (if overloaded or improperly
used) causing a twist. Always expect the stall. Grip the
ratchet firmly to control the twisting action and prevent
loss of control which could cause personalinjury.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
7
as
shown to control the twisting action of theratchet.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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.
Anvil (Fig.D)
CAUTION: Inspect anvil prior to use. Missing or damaged
items should be replaced beforeuse.
NOTE: The DCF512 ships with 1/2" square anvil. The DCF513
ships with 3/8" squareanvil.
To install an accessory on the anvil, align the accessory with
the anvil
2
. Press the accessory onto the anvil
2
.
To remove an accessory, pull the accessory off the anvil
2
.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
4
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
10
. 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.
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.
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 batteries andchargers.
Description (Fig.A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Trigger switch
2
1/2" or 3/8" square anvil
3
Forward/reverse dial
4
Battery release button
5
Battery pack
6
Worklight
7
Main handle
8
Lock-off button
Intended Use
These powered ratchets are designed for light duty fastening
applications. These powered ratchets are not torque wrenches.
DO NOT use this tool for tightening fasteners to specified torques.
An independent calibrated torque measurement device such as a
torque wrench should be used when torques arespecified.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These powered ratchets are professional powertools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• 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 thisproduct.