User Manual

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Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
3
and one hand on the batterypack.
Worklight (Fig.A)
There is a worklight
8
located on the foot of the tool. The
worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.C)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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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.
magnetic bit holder is not desired at all, it can be removed from
thetool.
To move belt hook or magnetic bit holder, remove the screw
12
that holds it in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be
sure to securely tighten thescrew.
Installing a Bit or Accessory into a
KeylessChuck (Fig.D)
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WARNING: Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or
any other accessory) by gripping the front part of the
chuck and turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck
and personal injury may result. Always lock off trigger
switch and disconnect tool from power source when
changingacces sories.
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WARNING: Always ensure the bit is secure before starting
the tool. A loose bit may eject from tool causing possible
personalinjury.
Your tool features a keyless chuck
10
with one rotating sleeve
9
for one‑handed operation of the chuck. To insert a drill bit or
other accessory, follow thesesteps.
1. Turn tool off and remove batterypack.
2. Grasp the black sleeve of the chuck with one hand
and use the other hand to secure the tool. Rotate the
sleeve counterclockwise far enough to accept the
desiredaccessory.
3. Insert the accessory about 19mm into the chuck and
tighten securely by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise with
one hand while holding the tool with the other. Your tool is
equipped with an automatic spindle lock mechanism. This
allows you to open and close the chuck with onehand.
Be sure to tighten chuck with one hand on the chuck sleeve and
one hand holding the tool for maximumtightness.
To release the accessory, repeat steps 1and 2above.
Speed Selection (Fig.A)
The tool features two speed settings for greaterversatility.
NOTE: Do not change speeds when the tool is running.
Always allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changingspeed.
1. To select speed 1(high torque setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
7
back (away
from thechuck).
2. To select speed 2(high speed setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
7
forward (toward
thechuck).
If the tool does not change speeds, confirm that the speed
selection switch is completely engaged in the forward or
backposition.
Mode Selection (Fig.A)
The mode selection collar
6
can be used to select the correct
operating mode depending upon the plannedapplication.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns with
thearrow.
Symbol Mode
Drilling
1–15 Screwdriving (higher number = greater torque)
Hammerdrilling (DCD709 only)
Variable Speed Trigger and Forward/Reverse
Control Button (Fig.A, E)
The drill is turned on and off by pulling and releasing the
variable speed trigger
4
. The farther the trigger is depressed,
the higher the speed of the drill. Your tool is equipped with
a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger switch is
fullyreleased.
A forward/reverse control button
5
determines the rotational
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock‑offbutton.
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger and depress
the forward/reverse control button on the right side of
thetool.
• To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control
button on the left side of thetool.
NOTE: 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 isreleased.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
beavoided.
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 aproblem.