DeWalt DCD720 Original Instructions Manual page 12

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• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
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 or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
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 9
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
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
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 . 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.
Variable Speed Paddle Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the paddle switch
tool off, release the paddle switch. Your tool is equipped with
a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the paddle switch is
fully released.
The variable speed switch enables you to select the best speed
for a particular application. The farther you squeeze the paddle,
the faster the tool will operate. Use lower speeds for starting
holes without a centerpunch, drilling in metals or plastics,
driving screws and drilling ceramics. Higher speeds are better
for drilling in wood, wood compositions and for using abrasive
and polishing accessories. For maximum tool life, use variable
speed only for starting holes or fasteners.
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
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with the rails inside the tool's
10 and firmly pull the battery pack
1 . To turn the
nOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
be avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
A forward/reverse control button
the tool and also serves as a lock‑off button.
To select forward rotation, release the paddle switch and
depress the forward/reverse control button on the right side of
the tool.
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control button on
the left side of the tool.
The center position of the control button locks the tool in the
off position.
nOTE: When the tool is not in use or being transported, keep
the button in the middle lock position.
When changing the position of the control button, be sure the
paddle is released.
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.
Dual Range Gearing (Fig. A)
The dual range feature of your drill allows you to shift gears for
greater versatility.
1. To select speed 1 (high torque setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the gear shifter
the chuck).
2. To select speed 2 (low torque setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the gear shifter back (away from
the chuck).
nOTE: Do not change gears when the tool is running. Always
allow the drill to come to a complete stop before changing
gears. If you are having trouble changing gears, make sure that
the dual range gear shifter is either completely pushed forward
or completely pushed back.
Worklight (Fig. A)
There is a worklight 5 located between the chuck and the
paddle switch 1 .The worklight is activated when the trigger
switch is depressed, and will automatically turn off 20 seconds
after the trigger switch is released. If the trigger switch remains
depressed, the worklight will remain on.
nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Keyless Chuck (Fig. A)

WARNING: Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any
other accessory) by gripping the chuck and turning
the tool on. Damage to the chuck and personal
injury may result. Always lock off paddle switch when
changing accessories.

WARNING: Always ensure the bit is secure before starting
the tool. A loose bit may eject from tool causing possible
personal injury.
determines the direction of
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forward (towards
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