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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
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button
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
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
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magnetic bit holder
, use only the mounting screw
is provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
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
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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.
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and firmly pull the
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or
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that
Side Handle (Fig. A, I)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
operate the tool with the side handle properly installed.
Failure to do so may result in the side handle slipping
during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold
tool with both hands to maximize control.
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The side handle
clamps to the front of the gear case and
may be rotated 360˚ to permit right- or left-hand use. Side
handle must be tightened sufficiently to resist the twisting
action of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be sure to grip
the side handle at the far end to control the tool during a stall.
If model is not equipped with side handle, grip drill with one
hand on the handle and one hand on the battery pack.
nOTE: Side handle comes equipped on all models.
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/Electronic Clutch
(Fig. A, C, D, E)
Your tool has an electronic adjustable torque screwdriver
mechanism for driving and removing a wide array of fasteners.
Circling the torque adjustment collar
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.
WARNING: When the torque adjustment collar is in the
drill or hammerdrill positions, the drill will not clutch. The
drill may stall if overloaded, causing a sudden twist.
Three‑Speed Gearing (Fig. A, C, D, E)
The three-speed feature of your tool allows you to shift gears
for greater versatility. To select speed 1 (highest torque setting),
turn the tool off and permit it to stop. Slide the gear shifter
all the way forward. Speed 2 (middle torque and speed setting)
is in the middle position. Speed 3 (highest speed setting) is to
the rear.
nOTE: Do not change gears when the tool is running. Always
allow the drill to come to a complete stop before changing
gears. If you have trouble changing gears, make sure that the
gear shifter is engaged in one of the three speed settings.
If the speed shifter becomes stuck or is difficult to select the
desired gear, pull the variable speed trigger switch
the motor, then select the gear.
English
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determines the direction of
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are numbers. These
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3
to rotate
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