Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DCH243 Manual

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Active Vibration Control
For best vibration control, hold the tool as described in Proper
Hand Position.
The active vibration control neutralises rebound vibration from
the hammer mechanism. Lowering hand and arm vibration,
it allows more comfortable use for longer periods of time and
extends the life of the unit.
The hammer only needs enough pressure to engage the active
vibraton control. Applying too much pressure will not make
the tool drill or chip faster and active vibration control will
not engage.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments / accessories or when making
repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the
Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack 6 with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button 7
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert batter)y pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of 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 14 . 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.
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
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
6 is fully charged.
and firmly pull the battery pack
during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold
tool with both hands to maximize control.
The side handle 5 clamps to the front of the gear case and
may be rotated 360˚ to permit right- or left-hand use. The 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.
To loosen side handle, rotate counterclockwise.
To Adjust the Depth Rod (Fig. C)
1. Push in and hold the depth rod release button
side handle.
2. Move the depth rod 11 so the distance between the
end of the rod and the end of the bit equals the desired
drilling depth.
3. Release the button to lock rod into position. When drilling
with the depth rod, stop when end of rod reaches surface
of material.
Utility Hook (Fig. A, D)
DCH273, DCH274, DCH283
A utility hook 14 is fitted below the main handle
side of the tool. To extend the utility hook pull it out from the
side of the tool. To store the utility hook push it back flush with
the side of the tool. If use of the hook is not desired at all, it can
be removed completely.
To Remove and/or Reinstall the
Utility Hook
1. Position the utility hook into the extended position and
remove the hex head screw located on the underside of the
main handle.
2. Pull out the utility hook until it is free from the unit.
3. To reinstall, insert the utility hook into the the slot below the
main handle. nOTE: On the DCH273 and DCH274 models
the hook can be installed on either side of the handle. The
slot may be covered with a sticker. Either remove the sticker
or pierce the sticker to expose the slot underneath.
4. Re-insert the hex screw and tighten securely.
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.
The hammerdrill can be fitted with different 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.
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