Instruction manual
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Reversing Lever (Fig. 1–4)
D25123-XE, D25124-XE, D25213-XE, D25314-XE, D25315-XE
The reversing lever is used to reverse the rotary hammer for backing out screws or 
jammed bits. It is located above the trigger, shown in Figure 2. 
CAUTION: When reversing to clear jammed bits, be ready for strong reactive 
torque. 
D25123-XE, D25124-XE
To reverse the rotary hammer, turn it OFF and align the reversing lever (E) with the 
yellow arrow pointing backward (viewed when holding drill in operating position). 
To position the lever for forward operation, turn the rotary hammer OFF and align the 
reversing lever with the yellow arrow pointing forward (viewed when holding drill in 
operating position).
D25213-XE, D25314-XE, D25315-XE
To reverse the rotary hammer, turn it OFF and push the reversing lever (E) in so the 
yellow arrow pointing backwards shows.
To position the lever for forward operation, turn the rotary hammer OFF and push the 
reversing lever in so the yellow arrow pointing forward shows.
Mode Selector (Fig. 5) 
D25123-XE, D25124-XE, D25213-XE, D25314-XE 
NOTICE: Tool must come to a complete stop before activating the mode actuator 
button or damage to the tool may result.
DRILL-ONLY MODE
To use drill-only mode, depress button (I) and turn the mode selector (G) so the 
yellow arrow points to the corresponding symbol as shown. Use drill-only mode for 
wood, metal, and plastics.
HAMMER/DRILL MODE
To use hammer/drill mode, depress the button and turn the mode selector so the 
yellow arrow points to the corresponding symbol as shown. Use this mode for 
masonry drilling.
CHISEL ROTATION
To manually rotate the chisel, depress the button and turn the mode selector so the 
yellow arrow points to the corresponding symbol as shown.
HAMMER-ONLY MODE
For light chiseling, depress the button and turn the mode selector so the yellow arrow 
points to the corresponding symbol as shown. 
NOTE: The yellow arrow on the mode selector must be aligned with the one of the 
symbols at all times. There are no operable positions between the positions.
SDS Plus
®
 Chuck (Fig. 6) 
WARNING: Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool 
off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or 
changing bits. 
FIG. 5
DRILL-ONLY MODE
HAMMER/DRILL MODE
CHISEL ROTATION
(D25123-XE, D25124-XE, 
D25213-XE ONLY)
HAMMER-ONLY MODE
I
I
CHISEL ROTATION
(D25313-XE ONLY)
I
HAMMER/DRILL MODE










