DeWalt DCD980 Instruction Manual page 11

Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. 2)
A brward/reverse control button (B) determines the direction of the
tool and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse 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 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: 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. 2)
There is a worklight (C) located just above the trigger switch (A). The
worklight is activated when the trigger switch is 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.
Mode Control Collar (Fig. 3-5)
Your drill is equipped with a separate mode control collar (F)to switch
between drilling, screwdriving and hammerdrilling mode.
DRILLING (FIG. 3)
ACAUTION: When the mode collar is in the drill/hammerdrill mode,
the drill will not clutch out regardless of the position of the torque
adjustment collar (E).
Rotate the mode control collar (F) so the drill symbol is aligned with
the arrow.
NOTE: The torque adjustment collar (E) may be set on any number.
SCREWDRIVING (FIG. 4)
Rotate the mode control collar (F) so the screw symbol is aligned
with the arrow.
NOTE: The torque adjustment collar may be set to any number at any
time. However, the torque adjustment collar is only engaged during
screwdriving mode and not in drill and hammerdrill modes.
HAMMERDRILLING (FIG. 5}
_CAUTION: When the mode collar is in the drill/hammerdrill mode,
the drill will not clutch out regardless of the position of the torque
adjustment collar (E).
Rotate the mode control collar (F) so the hammer symbol is aligned
with the arrow.
NOTE: The torque adjustment collar (E) may be set on any number.
FIG. 4 FIG. 3 FIG. 5
E
F
DRILLING
SCREWDRIVING HAMMERDRILLING
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