Operation - DeWalt DC232-XE Instruction Manual

FIG. 1
DC232-XE
F
G
D
DC233-XE, DC234-XE
H F
G
NOTE: The mode selector (D) must be in drill, hammer or
chipping (DC233, DC234-XE only) mode at all times. There
are no operable positions in between.
Forward/Reverse Control Button
(Fig. 2)
A forward/reverse control button (C) determines the direction
and also serves as a lock-off button.
A
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch (B)
and depress the forward/reverse control button on the
right side of the tool.
To select reverse, 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.
8
NOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing
C
the direction of rotation, you may hear a click on
start up. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.

OPERATION

E
B Installing and Removing the Battery
Pack (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully
charged.
CAUTION: Make certain the switch lock-off
button (C) is engaged to prevent switch actuation
before removing or installing battery.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle,
align the rails inside the tool's handle with the
battery pack and slide the battery pack firmly into
the handle until you hear the lock snap into place.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press
the release button (I) and firmly pull the battery
pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the
charger as described in the charger section of
this manual.
NOTE: Operating temperature of this tool is -7 to
+40˚ C (19˚ to 104˚ F). Using the tool outside
of this temperature range will decrease the life of
the tool.
SHOCKS
For best vibration control, hold the tool with one
hand on the main handle (E) and the other hand
on the side handle (A). Apply just enough pressure
so the hammer is approximately mid-stroke. The
hammer only needs enough pressure to engage the
internal active vibration control. Applying too much
pressure will not make the tool drill faster and
active vibration control will not engage.
– Active Vibration Control
TM