DeWalt D25333 Instruction Manual page 24

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Fig. C
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3. Release the button to lock rod into position. When
drilling with the depth rod, stop when end of rod
reaches surface of material.
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.

WARNING: Do not attempt to tighten or loosen drill
bits (or any other accessory) by gripping the front part
of the chuck and turning the tool on. Damage to the
chuck and personal injury may occur.
The rotary hammer can be fitted with various chisel bits
depending on the desired application. Use sharp drill
bits only.
Bit Reccomendations
• For wood, use twist bits, spade bits, power auger bits or
hole saws.
• For metal, use high-speed steel twist drill bits or
hole saws. Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals.
The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be
drilled dry.
• For masonry, such as brick, cement, cinder block, etc.,
use carbide-tipped bits rated for percussion drilling.
SDS Plus Bit Holder (Fig. D)
NoTE: Special adapters are needed to use the SDS Plus
bit holder with straight shank bits and hexagonal
screwdriver bits.
To Insert a Drill Bit or other accessory:
1. Insert the shank of the bit about 3/4" (19 mm) into
SDS Plus tool holder 7 .
2. Push and rotate bit until it locks in place. The bit will be
securely held.
3. To release bit, pull the sleeve
the bit.
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back and remove
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Fig. D
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7
To remove the bit, pull back the locking sleeve and pull the
bit out.
Keyless Chuck (Fig. E, F)
D25334
On some models, a keyless chuck can be installed in place of
the SDS Plus bit holder.

WARNING: Never use standard chucks in the rotary
hammering mode.
Replacing the sDs plus Bit holder with the Keyless
Chuck
1. Select hammering only mode (see Operation Modes),
this locks the spindle to prevent it from rotating when
unlocking the removable tool holder.
2. Turn the locking collar 13
and pull the installed bit holder off.
3. Push the keyless chuck
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turn the locking collar
13
4. To replace the keyless chuck with the SDS Plus bit
holder, first remove the keyless chuck the same way as
the SDS Plus bit holder was removed. Then replace the
SDS Plus bit holder the same way as the keyless chuck
was replaced.
Fig. E
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To Insert a Drill Bit or other accessory in Keyless
Chuck
1. Grasp the sleeve of the chuck with one hand and use
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the other hand grasping the base of the chuck.
2. Rotate the sleeve counterclockwise (as viewed from the
front) far enough to accept the desired accessory.
3. Insert the accessory about 3/4" (19 mm) into the chuck
and tighten securely by rotating the chuck sleeve
into the unlocked position
onto the spindle and
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into the locking position.
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