DeWalt XR LI-ION DCD708 Manual page 18

English
Installing a Bit or Accessory into a
Keyless Chuck (Fig. D)
WARNING: Do not attempt to tighten 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 result. Always lock off
trigger switch and disconnect tool from power source
when
changing acces sories.
WARNING: Always ensure the bit is secure before
starting the tool. A loose bit may eject from tool causing
possible personal injury.
Your tool features a keyless chuck
sleeve for one‑ handed operation of the chuck. To
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insert a drill bit or other accessory, follow these steps.
1. Turn tool off and remove battery pack.
2. Grasp the black sleeve of the chuck with one hand and
use the other hand to secure the tool. Rotate the
sleeve counterclockwise far enough to accept the
desired accessory.
3. Insert the accessory about 19 mm into the chuck and
tighten securely by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise
with one hand while holding the tool with the other.
Your tool is equipped with an automatic spindle lock
mechanism. This allows you to open and close the
chuck with one hand.
Be sure to tighten chuck with one hand on the chuck
sleeve and one hand holding the tool for maximum
tightness. To release the accessory, repeat steps 1 and 2
above.
Speed Selection (Fig. A)
The tool features two speed settings for greater
versatility. nOTE: Do not change speeds when the tool
is running. Always allow the tool to come to a complete
stop before changing speed.
1. To select speed 1 (high torque setting), turn the tool
off and permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
back (away from the chuck).
2. To select speed 2 (high speed setting), turn the tool off
and permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
forward (toward the chuck).
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If the tool does not change speeds, confirm that the
speed selection switch is completely engaged in the
forward or back position.
Mode Selection (Fig. A)
The mode selection collar
correct operating mode depending upon the planned
application.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns
with the arrow.
with one rotating
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Variable Speed Trigger and
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig.
A, E)
The drill is turned on and off by pulling and releasing
the variable speed trigger
depressed, the higher the speed of the drill. 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.
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger and
• To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse
nOTE: The centre 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.
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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.
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can be used to select the
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symbol
1–15 Screwdriving (higher number =
greater torque)
Hammerdrilling (DCD709 only)
. The farther the trigger is
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depress the forward/reverse control button on the
right side of the tool.
control button on the left side of the tool.
Mode
Drilling
5 determines the