Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air
at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear
ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning
the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the
plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger from the AC
outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the
exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not
use water or any cleaning solutions.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D
e
WALT,
have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with
this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
e
WALT
recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at
extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you
need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact D
e
WALT
Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-D
e
WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.
com.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES
DCD791 DCD796
WOOD
Auger
7/8" (22 mm) 7/8" (22 mm)
Paddle
1-1/4" (32 mm) 1-1/4" (32 mm)
Twist
1/2" (13 mm) 1/2" (13 mm)
Self-feed
1-3/8" (35 mm) 1-3/8" (35 mm)
Hole saw
2" (50 mm) 2" (50 mm)
METAL
Twist
1/2" (13 mm) 1/2" (13 mm)
Hole saw
1-3/8" (35 mm) 1-3/8" (35 mm)
MASONRY
Carbide
– 1/4" (6.5 mm)
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by a D
e
WALT factory service
center, a D
e
WALT authorized service center or other qualified service
personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
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