DeWalt XR LI-ION DCD708 Manual page 19

OPERATION Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
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accidental start up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. C)
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.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle and one hand on the battery pack.
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Worklight (Fig. A)
There is a worklight located on the foot of the tool.
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The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed.
When the trigger is released, the worklight will stay
illuminated for up to 20 seconds.
nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Performing an Application (Fig. A, D)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or clamped firmly.
WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
Prior to performing work:
• Set the speed selector
• Install the appropriate bit or accessory into the chuck.
Refer to Installing a Bit or Accessory into a Keyless
Chuck.
WARNING:
• Do not use this tool to mix or pump easily combustible
or explosive fluids (benzine, alcohol, etc.).
• Do not mix or stir flammable liquids labeled
accordingly.
. Refer to Speed Selection.
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Screwdriving
Your tool has a clutch with adjustable torque for
driving and removing a wide array of fastener shapes
and sizes. The numbers on the mode selection collar
are used to set a torque range for screwdriving. The
higher the number on the collar, the higher the torque
and the larger the fastener which can be driven.
1. Turn the mode selection collar
position. Refer to Mode Selection.
2. Pull the trigger switch applying pressure in a straight
line with the bit until the fastener is seated at the
desired depth in the workpiece.
Recommendations for screwdriving
• Start with lower torque settings, then advance to
higher torque settings to avoid damage to the
workpiece or fastener.
• Make some practice runs in scrap or on unseen
areas of the workpiece to determine the proper
position of the mode selection collar.
Drilling
1. Turn the mode selection collar
Refer to Mode Selection.
2. Place drill bit in contact with the workpiece.
nOTE: Use sharp drill bit only.
3. Pull the trigger applying pressure in a straight line with
the bit until it reaches the desired depth.
WARNING: Drill may stall if overloaded causing a
sudden twist. Always expect the stall. Grip the
drill firmly to control the twisting action and
avoid injury.
4. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out
of a drilled hole to prevent jamming.
Recommendations for Drilling
• When drilling, always apply pressure in a straight line
with the bit, but do not push hard enough to stall the
motor or deflect the bit.
• iF ThE DRill sTAlls:
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RElEAsE TRiggER sWiTCh iMMEDiATElY, remove
drill bit from work, and determine cause of
stalling.
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DO nOT DEPREss TRiggER sWiTCh On AnD OFF in
An ATTEMPT TO sTART A sTAllED DRill—This CAn
DAMAgE ThE DRill.
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To minimize stalling or breaking through the
material, reduce pressure on drill and ease the bit
through the last fractional part of the hole.
English
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to the desired
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to the drill symbol.
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