DeWalt XR DCD1623 Original Instructions Manual page 43

1. Press in the gear selector button
selector dial into the desired mode.
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2. LOW sPEED anD HIGH TORQUE:
selector to the left for low speed and high torque.
HIGH sPEED anD LOW TORQUE: Rotate the gear
selector to the right for high speed and low torque.
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250 370
130 190
Speed Selection (Fig. A)
The tool features five speed settings for greater versatility.
1. To select a higher RPM setting, rotate the speed selector
to a higher number.
2. To select a lower RPM setting, rotate the speed selector to a
lower number.
If the tool does not change speeds, confirm that the speed
selection switch is completely engaged in the forward or
back position.
Refer to the Speed (RPM) and Drill Settings chart at the back of
this section for speed and cutter size recommendations.
Forward/Reverse Button (Fig. K)
A forward/reverse control button
bit rotation.
nOTE: The reverse feature of this tool is used for tapping screw
holes. Reverse speed will be 350 rpms in low gear and 680 rpm
in high gear regardless of variable speed.
To select forward rotation, release the ON/OFF switch
switch the forward/reverse control button towards the forward
icon .
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To select reverse, switch the forward/reverse control button
towards the reverse icon 41
Adjusting the Motor Height (Fig. H)
The motor height can be adjusted to accommodate the need
for more or less bit clearance over the workpiece.
1. Loosen the motor slide lever
2. Position the motor to the desired height.
3. Tighten the motor slide lever firmly to secure the motor
in position.
nOTE: There are three set screws
frame that can be tigthened or loosened to adjust how
easily the motor housing moves with the feed handle
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
32 and rotate the gear
Rotate the gear
3 4
500 660 810
260 340 420
determines the direction of
3
.
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38 along the side of the

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.
Carry handle (Fig. I)
This carry handle has two functions:
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• Carry the tool when it is in vertical position.
• Protect the battery from dropping off in its folded position
for tool's upside down application.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. B)

WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off position
before inserting the battery pack.

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WARNING: Keep cutting fluid away from the battery pack.
Contact with cutting fluid may cause the battery housing
to crack. If battery comes in contact with cutting fluid,
clean the battery immediately.
nOTE: It is highly recommended that battery packs with oil
resistant housings (glass filled nylon, designated by a G suffix
in the model number) be used. For best results, make sure your
battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack
and hold the carry handle release button
handle 22 into the vertical position. Align the battery pack
with the rails inside the battery port and slide it in 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 and hold the
carry handle release button
1 and
into the vertical position. Press the release button
pull the battery pack out of the battery port. Insert it into the
charger as described in the charger section of this manual.
nOTE: If the battery is still difficult to remove with the carry
handle in the vertical position, press and hold the carry handle
release button and push the carry handle a little further towards
the front of the tool to create more space for the battery to
be removed.
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 45 . A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
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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.
into the battery port
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8 and move the carry
and move the carry handle
8
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press
22
and firmly
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