Operation; Fitting And Removing The Battery Pack; Switching On And Off; Variable Speed Switch - DeWalt DC800 Original Instructions Manual

WARNING: Use only D
packs and chargers.
Fitting and removing the battery pack (fig. A)
• To fit the battery pack (5), line it up with the
receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery pack into
the receptacle and push until the battery snaps
into place.
• To remove the battery pack, push the release
button (6) while at the same time pulling the
battery pack out of the receptacle.
Fitting and removing sockets (fi g. C)
The tool uses a 1/2" square drive system with detent
pin.
Fitting sockets
• Align the hole (9) in the side of the socket with
the detent pin (10) on the anvil.
• Push the socket (11) onto the anvil (2) until it
snaps into place. Tap it lightly if required.
Removing sockets
• Depress the detent pin (10) through the hole (9) in
the socket and pull the socket off the anvil.
Prior to operation:
• Make sure your battery pack is (fully) charged.
• Make sure the battery pack is properly seated.

OPERATION

Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. D)
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 sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the pistol
grip (3) as shown.

Switching on and off

WALT battery
E
DC800 (fi g. A)
• To run the tool, press the on/off switch (1).
- To select forward rotation, press the lower part
of the switch.
- To select reverse rotation, press the upper part
of the switch.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
DC810 (fi g. A)

Variable Speed switch

• To run the tool, press the on/off switch (1).
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
Your tool is equipped with a brake. The anvil will
stop as soon as the trigger switch is fully released.
The variable speed switch enables you to select the
best speed for a particular application.
The more you squeeze the trigger, the faster the tool
will operate. Use lower speeds for starting screws or
fasteners. For maximum tool life, use variable speed
only for starting fasteners.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is
not recommended. It may damage the switch and
should be avoided.
Forward/Reverse button – DC810
A forward/reverse button (4) determines the direction
of the tool and also serves as a lock off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch
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.
The center 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: The fi rst 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.
E N G L I S H
WARNING: Always wait until the motor
has come to a complete standstill before
changing the direction of rotation.
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