Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - Porter-Cable DCF845 Instruction Manual

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The lanyard-ready attachment kit is intended for use by
competent personnel who are trained and knowledgeable
regarding working with tools in and around machinery
and "at height." A lanyard-ready attachment kit may only
be added to certain models and must be installed by an
authorized service center.
The lanyard attachment point
appropriate lanyards with locking carabiner ends for use at
height, 6.5 ft (2 m) maximum length, rated for at least the
weight identified on the tool lanyard attachment point label.
Refer to Figure G.
Installing the Battery Strap Carabiner to
the Lanyard Attachment Point

WARNING: DO NOT attach the lanyard to the battery
strap. Lanyards should only be attached to the lanyard
attachment point.
The carabiner at the end of the battery strap
opened and then attached to the lanyard attachment point.
To open the carabiner:
1. Install battery into tool.
2. Flip open the carabiner tab
3. Pull the tab upward.
4. Move the carabiner locking arm
5. Attach the carabiner locking arm to the lanyard
attachment point
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6. Move the locking arm back into place and push the tab
back down so the pin engages the locking arm.
7. The tool is now ready for a lanyard.
Quick-Release Chuck (Fig. A, D)

WARNING: Use only impact accessories. Non‑impact
accessories may break and cause a hazardous
condition. Inspect accessory prior to use to ensure that
it con tains no cracks.
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.
 6 
To remove an accessory, pull the chuck collar 
from the front of the tool. Remove the accessory from the
quick-release chuck 
.
 6 

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, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
10
is for attaching
 12 
should be
 13 
(Fig. H).
 14 
out to open (Fig. I).
 15 
(Fig. J).
 4 
in the lock-off
away
 5 

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.
1. To install the battery pack 
the 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.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery release button 
pack out of the tool 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 
 11 
.
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.
Worklight (Fig. A)
The worklight 
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is activated when the trigger switch 
depressed, and will automatically turn off 20 seconds after
the trigger switch is released. If the trigger switch remains
depressed, the worklight will remain on.
nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
into the tool handle, align
 1 
 2 
and firmly pull the battery
 4 
determines the
 3 
is

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