DeWalt DCF885 Instruction Manual page 39

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
place the forward/reverse button in the lock-off position
or turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. 3)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack (F) into the tool handle, align the 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 button (E)
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.
FIG. 3
F
E
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 3A)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of
E
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 (J).
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.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please
contact your local service center.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. 2)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (A). To turn the tool
off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is equipped with a brake. The
chuck will stop when the trigger switch is fully released. The variable
speed switch enables you to select the best speed for a particular
FIG. 3A
application. The more you squeeze the trigger, the faster the tool will
operate. For maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting
holes or fasteners.
J
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended.
It may damage the switch and should be avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. 2)
A forward/reverse control button (B) determines the direction of the
tool and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, release the trigger switch and depress the forward/
reverse control button on the left side of the tool.
The center position of the control button locks the tool in the OFF
position. When changing the position of the control button, be sure
the trigger is released.
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