Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack; Low Battery Warning - DeWalt DCD800 Instruction Manual

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. E)

WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off
position before inserting the battery pack.
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 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
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handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)

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 14 and the other hand holding the battery pack
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 3 . The farther the trigger is depressed,
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.
1 into the tool handle, align the
4 determines the
Pivoting LED Worklight (Fig. A, G)
The pivoting LED worklight
via three detent positions. The pivoting LED worklight
and its switch 10
worklight is activated when the trigger is depressed. The
Off 15 , On 16 and spotlight modes
by moving the switch on the foot of the tool. If the trigger
switch remains depressed, the worklight will remain on in
all modes.
When in the On setting, the beam will automatically turn off
20 seconds after the trigger switch is released.
Spotlight Mode
The high setting is the spotlight mode
run for 20 minutes after the trigger switch is released. Two
minutes before the spotlight will shut off, it will flash twice
and then dim. To avoid the spotlight shutting off, lightly tap
the trigger switch.

WARNING: While using the worklight in On or
spotlight mode, do not stare at the light or place
the drill in a position which may cause anyone to
stare into the light. Serious eye injury could result.

CAUTION: When using the tool as a spotlight, be sure
it is secured on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard.

CAUTION: Remove all accessories from the chuck
before using the drill as a spotlight. Personal injury or
property damage could result.

Low Battery Warning

1 . When in spotlight mode and the battery is nearing complete
discharge, the spotlight will flash twice and then dim. After
two minutes, the battery will be completely discharged and
the drill will immediately shut down. At this point, replace
with a fresh battery.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always have a
back‑up battery or secondary lighting available if the
situation warrants it.
Performing an Application (Fig. A)

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 accessory installation instructions in this manual.

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.
9 capsule is physically adjustable
are located on the foot of the tool. The
17 can be changed
17 . The spotlight will
8 . Refer to Speed Selection.
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