Operation - DeWalt XR DCH263 Original Instructions Manual

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before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge, which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button 19 . A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate, designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Side Handle and Depth Rod (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
operate the tool with the side handle properly installed.
Failure to do so may result in the side handle slipping
during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold
tool with both hands to maximise control.
The side handle clamps to the front of the gear case and
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may be rotated 360˚ to permit right- or left-hand use. The side
handle must be tightened sufficiently to resist the twisting
action of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be sure to grip
the side handle at the far end to control the tool during a stall.
To loosen side handle, rotate counterclockwise.
To Adjust the Depth Rod (Fig. C)
1. Push in and hold the depth rod release button
side handle.
2. Move the depth rod
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end of the rod and the end of the bit equals the desired
drilling depth.
3. Release the button to lock rod into position. When drilling
with the depth rod, stop when end of rod reaches surface
of material.
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WALT batteries and chargers.
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is fully charged.
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7 and firmly pull the
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so the distance between the
Belt Hook (Fig. D)
Optional accessory

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's belt hook to hang the
tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook
for tethering or securing the tool to a person or
object during use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or
suspend objects from the belt hook.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook
is secure.
IMPORTanT: When attaching or replacing the belt hook
use only the screw that is provided. Be sure to securely
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tighten the screw.
The belt hook can be attached to either side of the tool using
only the screw provided, to accommodate left- or right-handed
users. If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from
the tool.
To move belt hook, remove the screw that holds the belt hook
in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to
securely tighten the screw.
Bit and Bit Holder

WARNING: Burn Hazard. ALWAYS wear gloves when
changing bits. Accessible metal parts on the tool and bits
may get extremely hot during operation. Small bits of
broken material may damage bare hands.
The rotary hammer can be fitted with various drill and chisel
bits depending on the desired application. Use sharp drill and
chisel bits only.
Inserting and Removing SDS max® Accessories
(Fig. F)
This machine uses SDS max® bits and chisels (refer to the inset
in Figure F for a cross-section of an SDS max® bit shank).
1. Clean the bit shank.
2. Pull back the locking sleeve
3. Release the locking sleeve and 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 bit holder.
5. To remove a bit pull back the bit holder locking sleeve/
collar 10 and pull the bit out of the bit holder
SDS plus® and SDS max® are registered trademarks of
Robert Bosch GmbH.

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 battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
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10 and insert the bit shank.
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