DeWalt DCF880 Instruction Manual page 10

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and away from a corner or other obstructions which may
impede air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template
for the location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount
the charger securely using drywall screws (purchased
separately) at least 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head
diameter of 0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an
optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32" (5.5 mm) of the
screw exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger
with the exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Anvil (Fig. A, D, E)

WARNING: Use only impact accessories. Non‑impact
accessories may break and cause a hazardous
condition. Inspect accessories prior to use to ensure
that it con tains no cracks.

CAUTION: Inspect anvils, detent pins and hog rings
prior to use. Missing or damaged items should be
replaced before use.
Place the switch in the locked off (center) position or
remove battery pack before changing accessories.
Anvil with Detent Pin DCF880
To install an accessory on the anvil, align the hole in
the side of the accessory with the detent pin
anvil 10 . Press the accessory on until the detent pin
engages in the hole. Depression of detent pin may be
necessary to aid installation of accessory.
To remove an accessory, depress the detent pin through
the hole and pull the accessory off.
Anvil with hog Ring DCF880h, DCF883
To install an accessory on the hog ring anvil, firmly push
accessory onto the anvil 10 . The hog ring
to allow the accessory to slide on. After accessory is
installed, the hog ring applies pressure to help provide
accessory retention.
To remove an accessory, grasp the accessory and firmly
pull it off.
Anvil with Quick Release Chuck DCF885
nOTE: The chuck accepts 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex accessories
and 1" (25.4 mm) bit tips only.
To install an accessory, fully insert the accessory. The
accessory is locked into place (Fig. D).
To remove an accessory, pull the chuck collar
from the front of the tool. Remove the accessory (Fig. E).
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OPERATION

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. F)
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)


Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
Variable Speed Trigger and Forward/
Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
12 on the
The tool is turned on and off by pulling and releasing
the variable speed trigger
depressed, the higher the speed of the tool. Your tool is
equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the
trigger switch is fully released.
A forward/reverse control button
rotational direction of the tool and also serves as a
lock-off button.
11 compresses
• To select forward rotation (clockwise), release the trigger
and depress the forward/reverse control button on the
right side of the tool.
• To select reverse (counterclockwise), depress the
forward/reverse control button on the left side of
the tool.
nOTE: 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: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
be avoided.
3 away
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.
Worklights (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
into the tool handle, align the
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5 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
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1 . The farther the trigger is
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CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury could result.
determines the