Selecting The Operating Mode - DeWalt D25712 Instructions Manual

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3. Adjust the side handle (c) to the desired angle.
4. Slide and rotate the side handle to the desired
position.
5. Lock the side handle in place by tightening the
knob (q).
Inserting and Removing SDS Max
Accessories (fi g. 1, 4A, 4B)
This machine uses SDS Max
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to the inset in figure 4B for a cross-section of an
SDS Max bit shank).
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1. Clean the bit shank.
2. Pull back the locking sleeve (p) and insert the bit
shank.
3. Turn the bit slightly until the sleeve snaps into
position.
4. Pull on the bit to check if it is properly locked.
The hammering function requires the bit to be
able to move axially several centimetres when
locked in the tool holder.
5. To remove a bit pull back the tool holder locking
sleeve/collar (p) and pull the bit out of the tool
holder.

Selecting the Operating Mode

(fi g. 1)
Hammerdrilling:
D25711, D25712, D25713, D25762, D25763
for concrete, brick, stone and masonry
drilling operations.
Hammering only:
for chiselling and demolition applications.
In this mode the tool can also be used as
a lever to free a jammed drill bit.
1. To select the operating mode, rotate the mode
selector switch (f) until it points to the symbol of
the required mode.
It may be neccessary to twist the tool holder (m)
slightly to allow the mode selector switch (f) to
pass the position.
2. Check that the mode selector switch (f) is
locked in place.
Indexing the Chisel Position
(fi g. 5)
The chisel can be indexed and locked into 24
different positions.
1. Rotate the mode selector switch (f) until it points
towards the position.
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2. Rotate the chisel in the desired position.
3. Set the mode selector switch (f) to the
4. Twist the chisel until it locks in position.
Setting the Electronic Speed and
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Impact Control Dial (fi g. 1, 3)
Turn the dial (g) to the desired level. Turn the dial
bits and chisels (refer upwards for higher speed and downwards for
lower speed. The required setting is a matter of
experience. E.g.:
– when chiselling or drilling in soft, brittle materials
– when breaking or drilling in harder materials, set
Setting the Torque Control Switch
(fi g. 3)
D25712, D25713, D25762, D25763
Move the torque control lever (t) to setting 40 Nm or
80 Nm as needed for application.
NOTE: Allow the motor housing to rotate a little
while changing torque.
Each time the tool is plugged in, it will
automatically default to clutch setting 1 into
clutch setting 40 Nm (u), the most sensitive
setting.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
"hammering only" position.
or when minimum break-out is required, set the
dial to a low setting;
the dial to a high setting.
NOTICE: Always turn the tool off before
changing torque control settings or
damage to the tool may result.
Clutch Setting 40 Nm (u) is designed
for most drilling applications and is
designed to easily clutch out when the
drill bit encounters re-bar or other foreign
substances.
Clutch Setting 80 Nm (v) is designed for
higher torque applications such as core-
bits and deep hole drilling and is designed
to clutch out at a higher torque threshold.
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.