DeWalt DCH323 Original Instructions Manual page 38

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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/accessories or when making
repair. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)

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 main handle
with the other hand on the side handle
Operation Modes (Fig. A)

WARNING: Do not select the operating mode when the
tool is running.
Your tool is equipped with a mode selector dial
mode appropriate to desired operation.
symbol Mode
Rotary Drilling
Rotary
Hammering
Hammering
only
To select an operating mode:
1. Depress the mode selector release button
2. Rotate the mode selector dial so that the arrow points to the
symbol corresponding with the desired mode.
nOTE: The mode selector must be in rotary drilling, rotary
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hammering or hammering only mode at all times. There are no
operable positions in between. It may be necessary to briefly
run the motor after having changed from 'hammering only' to
'rotary' modes in order to align the gears.
Performing an Application (Fig. A)

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or
clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood "back-
up" block to prevent damage to the material.

WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
1. Choose and install the appropriate chuck, adapter, and/or
bit onto to the tool. Refer to Bit and Bit Holders.
2. Using the mode selector dial
appropriate to desired application. Refer to
Operation Modes.
3. Adjust the side handle as required.
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5 .
3 to select the
application
Screwdriving
Drilling into steel, wood
and plastics
Drilling into concrete and
masonry
Light chipping
4 .
3 , select the mode
4. Place the bit/chisel on the desired location.
5. Select the direction of rotation using the forward/reverse
button 2 . When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
- To select forward rotation, press the for ward/re verse
control button on the right side of the tool.
- To select reverse, press the forward/reverse control
button on the left side of the tool.
nOTE: The center position of the control button locks
the tool in the off position.
6. Depress the trigger switch
the trigger switch, the faster the tool will operate. For
maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting holes
or fasteners.
nOTE: Depending on your tool, depressing the trigger
switch activates a worklight
immediate work surface. Refer to Description. The worklight
will automatically turn off 20 seconds after the trigger
switch is released.

WARNING:
• Do not use this tool to mix or pump easily combustible
or explosive fluids (benzine, alcohol, etc.).
• Do not mix or stir inflammable liquids
labelled accordingly.
MAINTENANCE
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments/accessories or when making
repair. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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.
1 . The farther you depress
designed to illuminate the
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