DeWalt DCD980 Instruction Manual page 10

NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of
charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
COMPONENTS (Fig. 2)
i_ WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
FIG. 2 E F
D
C
B
A
G
K
M
L
M
A. Trigger switch
B. Forward/reverse control button
C. Worklight
D. Chuck
E. Torque adjustment collar
F. Mode control collar
G. Gear shifter
H. Side handle
I. Battery pack
J. Battery release button
K. Belt hook
L. Bit clip
M. Screw
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. 2)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (A). 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.
Side Handle (Fig. 2)
_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
Side handle (H) 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 both models.