DeWalt D21805 Manual page 27

WARNING: Always use the drill with the
side handle properly assembled.
● Loosen the side handle.
● For RH-users, slide the side handle clamp over
the collar behind the chuck, handle at the left.
● For LH-users, slide the side handle clamp over
the colar behind the chuck, handle at the right.
● Rotate the side handle to the desired position
and tighten the handle.
Setting the drilling depth (fi g. C)
● Insert the required drill bit into the chuck.
● Slacken the side handle (6).
● Fit the depth adjustment rod (7) through the
hole in the side handle clamp.
● Adjust the drilling depth as shown.
● Tighten the side handle.
Forward/reverse slider (fi g. A)
● To select forward or reverse rotation, use the
forward/reverse-switch (3) (see arrow on tool).
WARNING: Always wait until the motor
has come to a complete standstill
before changing the direction of
rotation.
Two gear selector (fi g. D)
Your tool is fi tted with a two gear selector (4) to
vary the speed/torque ratio.
● Release the variable speed switch and select
the required position. This can be done either
with the tool switched off or running under no
load condition.
Always align the selector with the arrow on the
gear housing:
1 low speed/high torque
(drilling large holes, driving large screws)
2 high speed/low torque
(drilling smaller holes, drilling in wood)
For information on speed rates, refer to the
technical data.
● Do not change gears at full speed or during
use.
Chuck removal (fi g. E & F)
● Open the chuck jaws as far as possible.
● Insert a screwdriver into the chuck and remove
the chuck retaining screw (11) by turning
clockwise.
● Tighten an Allen key into the chuck and strike it
with a hammer as shown.
Instructions for use
WARNING:
● 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.
Prior to operation:
● Insert the appropriate bit.
● Mark the spot where the hole is to be drilled.
Switching on and off (fi g. A)
● To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
● If necessary, press the lock-on button (2) for
continuous operation and release the switch.
The lock-on button works only in full speed,
forward rotation.
● To stop the tool, release the switch.
● To stop the tool in continuous operation, press
the switch briefl y and release it. Always switch
off the tool when work is fi nished and before
unplugging.
Percussion drilling (fi g. A)
● Select the percussion mode.
● Press the switch (1).
Rotary drilling (fi g. A)
● Select the rotary drilling mode.
● Press the switch (1).
Screwdriving
● Select forward or reverse rotation.
● Select the rotary drilling mode.
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