Operation - DeWalt DCD980 Instruction Manual

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 (K) or bit clip
(L), use only the screw (M) that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten
the screw.
The belt hook (K) and bit clip (L) can be be attached to either side of
the tool using only the screw (M) provided, to accommodate left- or
right- handed users. If the hook or bit clip is not desired at all, it can
be removed from the tool.
To move belt hook or bit clip, remove the screw (M) that holds it in
place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to securely
tighten the screw.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. 9)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack (I) 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 (J)
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. 9
J
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 10)
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 (N).
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.
FIG. 10
N
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.
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