DeWalt DW006 Manual page 27

Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the
direction of rotation.
Two gear selector (fig. A)
Your tool is fitted with a two gear selector (3) to vary
the speed/torque ratio.
1 low speed/high torque
(drilling large holes, driving screws)
2 high speed/low torque (drilling smaller holes)
For speed rates, refer to the technical data.
• Always push the two gear selector
completely forward or backward.
• Do not change gears at full speed or
during use.
Removing and fitting the chuck (fig. E & F)
• Open the chuck jaws as far as possible.
• Insert a screwdriver into the chuck and remove
the chuck retaining screw (14) by turning
clockwise as shown in figure D.
• Tighten an Allen key into the chuck and strike it with
a hammer as shown in figure E. This will loosen the
chuck so that it can be unscrewed by hand.
• To refit the chuck, proceed in reverse order.
Fitting the side handle (fig. A)
The side handle (5) can be fitted to suit both
RH- and LH-users.
Always use the tool with the side handle
properly assembled.
• Loosen the side handle.
• For RH-users, slide the side handle clamp over the
43 mm collar behind the chuck, handle at the left.
• For LH-users, slide the side handle clamp over the
43 mm collar behind the chuck, handle at the right.
• Rotate the side handle to the desired position
and tighten the handle.
Instructions for use
• Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Be aware of the location of pipework and
wiring.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool.
Excessive force does not speed up
drilling but decreases tool performance
and may shorten tool life.
• To minimise stalling on break-through,
progressively reduce the drill point
pressure towards the end of the operation.
• Keep the motor running when pulling the
bit back out of a drilled hole. This will
help prevent jamming.
Prior to operation:
• Make sure your battery pack is (fully) charged.
• Insert the appropriate bit.
• Mark the spot where the hole is to be drilled.
• Select forward or reverse rotation.
Switching on and off (fig. A)
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
The drill is equipped with a brake to stop
the tool as soon as the variable speed
switch is fully released.
Screwdriving (fig. A)
• Select forward or reverse rotation using the slider (2).
• Select the rotary drilling mode using the mode
selector (4).
Drilling (fig. A)
• Select the drilling mode using the mode selector (4).
Drilling in metal
• Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals.
The exceptions are cast iron and brass which
should be drilled dry.
Drilling in wood
• Holes in wood can be made with the same twist
drills used for metal. These bits may overheat
unless pulled out frequently to clear chips from
the flutes.
• For larger holes use Auger bits.
• Use a block of wood to back up workpieces that
may splinter.
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