Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - DeWalt DCD703 Instruction Manual

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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.
Quick‑Release Chuck (Fig. A, G)
The 1/4" hex quick release attachment
hex quick release offset attachment
release chuck.
nOTE: The chuck accepts 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex accessories
and 1" (25.4 mm) bit tips only.
Place the forward/reverse button
(center) position and remove battery pack before
changing accessories.
To install an accessory, fully insert the accessory into the
quick‑release chuck . The accessory is locked into place .
20
To remove an accessory, pull the chuck collar
from the front of the tool. Remove the accessory from the
quick‑release chuck 20 .
Installing a Bit or Accessory with No
Attachment (Fig. G)
You can use your tool with installing an attachment.
Insert a 1/4" hex bit directly into the spindle
place magnetically.
nOTE: The 1/4" hex right angle attachment
procedure to install bits on its spindle.
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
(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).
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
the correct operating mode depending upon the
planned application.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns
with the arrow.

WARNING: When the mode selection collar is in the
drill position, the drill will not clutch. The drill may stall
if overloaded, causing a sudden twist.
symbol
1-15 Screwdriving (higher number = greater torque)
10
10 , and 1/4"
11 use a quick
4 in the lock‑off
21
17 . It is held in
9 uses the same
6
5 can be used to select
Mode
Drilling

OPERATION


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.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. H)
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 2 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
away
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. I)

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 15
firmly with both hands to control the twisting action of
the drill.
Variable Speed Trigger and Forward/
Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
The tool is turned on and off by pulling and releasing the
variable speed trigger
back
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.
• 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.
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.
into the tool handle, align the
1
and one hand on the battery pack. Hold tool
. The farther the trigger is depressed,
3
4 determines the