Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DCD805 Original Instructions Manual

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 with the rails inside the tool's
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 battery release button
battery pack 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, press and hold the fuel gauge
button . A combination of the three green LED lights will
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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.

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 10 , use only the mounting screw
provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
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12 and firmly pull the
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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.
To move belt hook or bit clip, remove the screw that holds it in
place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to securely
tighten the screw.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the variable speed trigger switch
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.
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.
Torque Adjustment Collar (Fig. A)
Your tool has an adjustable torque screwdriver mechanism for
driving and removing a wide array of fastener shapes and sizes
and in some models, a hammer mechanism for drilling into
masonry. Circling the torque adjustment collar
drill bit symbol, and on some models, a hammer symbol. These
numbers are used to set the clutch to deliver a torque range.
The higher the number on the collar, the higher the torque and
the larger the fastener which can be driven. To select any of the
numbers, rotate until the desired number aligns with the arrow.
Dual Range Gearing (Fig. A)
The dual range feature of your drill/driver 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).
or
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nOTE: Do not change gears when the tool is running. Always
that is
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.
English
2 determines the direction of
3 are numbers, a
4 forward (towards
1 .
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