Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - DeWalt DCF801 Instruction Manual

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exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the
exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Quick-Release Chuck (Fig. D)
DCF801

WARNING: Use only impact accessories. Non-impact
accessories may break and cause a hazardous
condition. Inspect accessory prior to use to ensure that
it con tains no cracks.

WARNING: Inspect quick-release chuck, anvils, detent
pins, and hog rings prior to use. Missing or damaged
items should be replaced before use.
NoTE: The chuck accepts 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex accessories
and 1" (25.4 mm) bit tips only.
Place the forward/reverse button
(center) position and remove battery pack before
changing accessories.
To install an accessory, fully insert the accessory into the
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quick-release chuck . The accessory is locked into place
(Fig. D).
To remove an accessory, pull the chuck collar
from the front of the tool. Remove the accessory from the
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quick-release chuck (Fig. D).
Anvil (Fig. A)

WARNING: Use only impact accessories. Non-impact
accessories may break and cause a hazardous
condition. Inspect accessories prior to use to ensure that
it con tains no cracks.

CAUTION: Inspect anvils, detent pins and hog rings
prior to use. Missing or damaged items should be
replaced before use.
Place the switch in the locked off (center) position or remove
battery pack before changing accessories.
Anvil with Hog Ring
DCF902
To install an accessory on the hog ring anvil, firmly push
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accessory onto the anvil
to allow the accessory to slide on. After accessory is
installed, the hog ring applies pressure to help provide
accessory retention.
To remove an accessory, grasp the accessory and firmly
pull it off.
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in the lock-off
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away
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. The hog ring compresses

OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. E)
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it
into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
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button and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)

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
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handle .
Precision Drive™ (Fig. A)
DCF801
In addition to normal impacting modes, this tool features
the Precision Drive™ mode which enables greater control
in lighter applications to avoid damage to materials or
fasteners. It is ideal for light applications such as cabinet
hinge screws or machine screws. Precision Drive™ mode will
work as a screwdriver in light applications, before hesitating
as the screw head reaches the workpiece, and then (if
required) start a slow controlled impact to ensure the head
ends perfectly flush.
NoTE: This mode is for light duty screwdriving applications.
If the tool will not drive a fastener in Precision Drive™
mode, please select Lo Mode which will give the additional
power required.
Precision Drive™ mode
Lo Mode
Hi Mode
Precision Wrench™ (Fig. A)
DCF902
In addition to normal impacting modes, this tool features
the Precision Wrench™ mode which grants the user greater
control in both fastening and loosening applications. When
set in forward, the tool will fasten until impact begins. The
tool will then pause for 0.5 seconds before continuing to
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into the tool handle, align the
DCF801
Precision Drive™
Low Speed Impacting
High Speed Impacting