DeWalt XR Li-Ion DCD790-XE Instruction Manual page 12

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1. Turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source.
2. Grasp the black sleeve of the chuck with one hand and use the other hand to
secure the tool. Rotate the sleeve counterclockwise far enough to accept the
desired accessory.
3. Insert the accessory about 3/4" (19 mm) into the chuck and tighten securely by
rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise with one hand while holding the tool with
the other. Your tool is equipped with an automatic spindle lock mechanism. This
allows you to open and close the chuck with one hand.
NOTE: Be sure to tighten chuck with one hand on the chuck sleeve and one hand
holding the tool for maximum tightness.
To release the accessory, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
Belt Hook and Bit Clip (Fig. 2)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, DO NOT suspend tool
overhead or suspend objects from the belt hook. ONLY hang tool's belt hook from a
work belt.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ensure the screw holding
the belt hook is secure.
IMPORTANT: When attaching or replacing the belt hook or bit clip, use only the screw
(H) that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
The belt hook (G) and bit clip (I) can be attached to either side of the tool using only
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the screw (H) provided, to accommodate left- or right- handed users. If the hook or
bit clip is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.
To move belt hook or bit clip, remove the screw (H) that holds it in place then
reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 6)
To install the battery pack (K) into the tool
handle, align the battery pack with the
rails inside the tool's handle and slide it
into the handle until the battery pack is
firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it
does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool,
press the release button (J) 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.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 7)
Some D WALT battery packs include a
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fuel gauge which 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 (L). 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.
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FIG. 6
J
K
FIG. 7
L