DeWalt XR DCD1623 Original Instructions Manual page 15


WARNING: Do not allow cutting fluid to enter
the battery port or come in contact with the
battery pack.
nOTE: If battery comes in contact with cutting fluid wipe
it off immediately. The cutting fluid used with this drill
may compromise certain battery pack housings. It is highly
recommended that battery packs with oil resistant housings
(glass filled nylon, designated by a G suffix in the model
number) be used.
nOTE: The lubrication system is designed for dispensing
cutting fluids specifically intended for drilling. Other liquids may
damage the system.
1. Turn the flow regulator
2. Remove coolant bottle
bracket .
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3. Unscrew the cap 18 .
4. Fill the container with cutting coolant diluted with water.
5. Screw the cap back on.
6. Place coolant bottle into magnetic coolant bottle
bracket .
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Fitting the Lubrication System (Fig. A, E)

WARNING: Do not use the lubrication system in vertical
surfaces or overhead drilling applications.
Only use the lubrication system for horizontal drilling
applications, as shown in Figure A.
1. Place coolant bottle 14
bracket , then slide the magnetic coolant bottle
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bracket onto the either side of the magnetic coolant bottle
attachment point 21 .
2. Attach the coolant tube
on the gearbox.
a. Unscrew the nut 19
nut through the end of the coolant tube
b. Press the coolant tube onto the coupling connector
first, then use a wrench to tighten the nut.
c. To remove, unscrew the nut and then pull the coolant
tube from the coupling connector.
nOTE: After the coolant tube has been removed, tighten
the nut on the coupling connector to prevent losing it.
In order to use the lubrication system, the coolant bottle
must be filled with a sufficient amount of cutting fluid.
Lubrication in Horizontal Applications (Fig. A, E)
1. Adjust the fluid flow as required using the flow
regulator 17 .
2. Add more cutting fluid if the shavings become blue.
Lubrication in Vertical and Overhead
Applications
Dip the cutter in cutting paste or apply an appropriate spray.
Fitting the Safety Chain (Fig. G)

WARNING: Always use the safety chain.
17 counterclockwise to close.
14 from magnetic coolant bottle
into the magnetic coolant bottle
15 to the coupling connector
by the wrench first, and place the
15 .

WARNING: Never attach the safety chain through the
carry handle.
Feed the provided safety chain
opening of unit and around the workpiece and secure
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in place.
Inserting and Removing an Accessory (Fig. F)
The tool holder accepts annular cutters with a Weldon 19 mm
shank with two flats.

CAUTION: Laceration hazard. The cutter teeth
are sharp.
1. Slide the pilot pin
cutter shank.
2. Push up on the 19 mm Weldon quick‑change chuck
3. Insert the cutter
meets the locking pin. When the flat meets the locking pin
the collar will snap down.
4. Check that the cutter is securely held in the arbor.
5. Lift the 19 mm Weldon quick‑change chuck to release
the cutter.
Three‑Jaw Chuck (Fig. F)
A 3‑jaw chuck 11
various bit sizes. Refer to Inserting and Removing an Accessory
for installation instructions.
1. Place chuck key
in clockwise direction. It's important to tighten chuck with
all three holes to prevent slippage.
2. To release bit, turn chuck key counterclockwise in just one
hole, then loosen the chuck by hand.
nOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the motor position when
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chuck is installed. Please refer to Adjusting the Motor Height
for instructions.
Refer to the Accessories section for further information on
appropriate accessories.
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Magnet Engagement Lever (Fig. M)
The magnetic strength can be switched by using the magnet
engagement lever
Moving the magnet engagement lever towards the middle
position increases the magnetic power to 15%. This is a feature
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to provide some user assistance while securing the unit
into place.
Moving the magnet engagement lever to the left position
increases the magnet power to 100%.
With the magnet engagement lever positioned to the right the
magnetic power is turned off. When moving the handle from
the left to the right the collar
to move out of either 100% engaged or 15% engaged.
nOTE: The unit will not turn on until the magnet engagement
lever is in the left position at 100%.
Gear Selector (Fig. J)

CAUTION: Do not change gears while motor is running.
The machine is equipped with a two‑gear selector to vary the
speed/torque ratio.
through the safety chain
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42 through the hole in the center of the
43 with pilot pin and turn until the flat
can be installed to fit the drill press for
27 in each of the three holes, and tighten
2 .
on the handle must be lifted
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