DeWalt XR LI-ION DCD999 Original Instructions Manual page 12

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Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• 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
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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 consists
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of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge
remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge 17
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.
Belt Hook and Magnetic Bit Holder (Fig. A)
Optional Accessories

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's belt hook to hang the
tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook for
tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during
use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects
from the belt hook.
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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1 is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
2 and firmly pull the battery pack
, press and hold the fuel gauge

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook is secure.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage, DO NOT use the belt hook to hang the drill
while using as a spotlight.
iMPORTAnT: When attaching or replacing the belt hook
magnetic bit holder 13 , use only the mounting screw
is provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
The belt hook and magnetic bit holder can be be attached
to either side of the tool using only the screw provided, to
accommodate left‑ or right‑ handed users. If the hook or
magnetic bit holder is not desired at all, it can be removed from
the tool.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the variable speed trigger
switch 3 . To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. Your
tool is equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the
trigger switch is fully released.
nOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
be avoided.
Side Handle (Fig. A, D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
operate the tool with the side handle properly installed.
Failure to do so may result in the side handle slipping
during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold
tool with both hands to maximize control.
The side handle 14 clamps to the front of the gear case and
may be rotated 360˚ to permit right‑ or left‑hand use. Side
handle must be tightened sufficiently to resist the twisting
action of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be sure to grip
the side handle at the far end to control the tool during a stall.
If model is not equipped with side handle, grip drill with one
hand on the handle and one hand on the battery pack.
nOTE: Side handle comes equipped on all models.
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 trigger switch and depress
the for ward/re verse control button on the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, release the trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse control button on the left side of the tool.
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: 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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