DeWalt DCD796NT Original Instructions Manual page 12

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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
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 release button
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
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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.
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.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
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 press
the forward/reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, press the forward/reverse control button on
the left side of the tool.
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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10 is fully charged.
with the rails inside the
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11 and firmly pull the battery pack
. To turn the
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determines the direction of
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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 collar
and in 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.
NOTE: The torque adjustment collar is only engaged during
screwdriving mode and not in drill and hammerdrill modes.
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).
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 are having trouble changing gears, make sure that
the dual range gear shifter is either completely pushed forward
or completely pushed back.
LED Worklight (Fig. A)
The LED worklight 5 and its worklight switch
the foot of the tool. The worklight is activated when the trigger
switch is depressed. The low
modes can be changed 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 on low 13 and medium
automatically turn off 20 seconds after the trigger switch
is released.
Spotlight Mode
The high setting is the spotlight mode. The spotlight will
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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 medium 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.
3 are numbers, a drill bit symbol,
4 forward (towards
12 are located on
13 , medium 14 and spotlight
14 settings, the beam will
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