DeWalt DCD997 Instruction Manual page 11

Side Handle (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
ALWAYS operate the tool with the side handle
properly installed. Failure to do so may result in
the side handle slipping during tool operation and
subsequent loss of control. Hold tool with both hands
to maximize control.
Side handle clamps to the front of the gear case and
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may be rotated 360° to permit right- or left-hand use. Side
handle must be tightened sufficiently to resist the twisting
action of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be sure to
grip the side handle at the far end to control the tool
during a stall.
If model is not equipped with side handle, grip drill with one
hand on the handle and one hand on the battery pack.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
A forward/reverse control button
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
depress the for ward/re verse 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.
nOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing the
direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem.
Torque Adjustment (Fig. D–F)
Your tool has an electronic adjustable torque screwdriver
system for driving and removing a wide array of fasteners.
Circling the torque adjustment collar
drill bit symbol and a hammer symbol. These numbers
are used to set the clutch to deliver a torque range. The
higher the number on the collar, the higher the torque and
the larger the fastener that can be driven. To select any of
the numbers, rotate until the desired number aligns with
the arrow.

WARNING: When the torque adjustment collar is
in the drill or hammerdrill positions, the drill will not
clutch. The drill may stall if overloaded, causing a
sudden twist.
Bind-Up Control®
The DCD997 is equipped with a Bind-Up Control® system.
This feature limits the tool output torque in drill position
only. If the Bind-Up Control® system activates, the drill
torque will drop and the tool will give a buzz sensation.
Just release the trigger to restart the drill. The Bind-Up
Control® system setting is preset at the factory but can be
customized using the Tool Connect™ app. Refer to Mode
Selector table for factory presets.
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Three-Speed Gearing (Fig. D–F, J)

WARNING: Tool Connect™ allows for the speed of
the drill to be configured to values lower than the
rating on the tool label. If you are unsure of the current
configuration, press the mode selector button
(Fig J) to set the tool to the Home setting as described
on the label and this manual.
The three-speed feature of your tool allows you to shift
gears for greater versatility. To select speed 1 (highest
torque setting), turn the tool off and permit it to stop. Slide
the gear shifter 4 all the way forward. Speed 2 (middle
torque and speed setting) is in the middle position. Speed 3
(highest speed setting) is to the rear.
nOTE: Do not change gears when the tool is running.
Always allow the drill to come to a complete stop before
changing gears. If you have trouble changing gears, depress
and release the trigger switch and try again.
Gear speed settings are preset at the factory but can be
customized using the Tool Connect™ app. Refer to Mode
Selector table for factory presets.
Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury could result.
The worklight 5 located on the foot of the tool is activated
when the trigger switch is depressed. In the Home
setting, when the trigger is released, the worklight will
stay illuminated for up to 20 seconds. If the trigger switch
remains depressed, the worklight will remain on. These
settings can be customized using the Tool Connect™ app.
Refer to Mode Selector.
Spotlight Mode
The high setting is the spotlight mode. The spotlight will
run for 20 minutes after the trigger switch is released. Two
minutes before the spotlight will shut off, it will flash twice
and then dim. To avoid the spotlight shutting off, lightly tap
the trigger switch.

WARNING: While using the worklight in medium
or spotlight mode, do not stare at the light or
place the drill in a position which may cause
anyone to stare into the light. Serious eye injury
could result.

CAUTION: When using the tool as a spotlight, be sure
it is secured on a stable surface where it will not cause
a tripping or falling hazard.
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