DeWalt DCD985-XE Instruction Manual page 10

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 the DCD985-XE.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. 2)
A forward/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, 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.
FIG. 3 FIG. 4
E
F
G
DRILLING SCREWDRIVING
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)
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 drill symbol is aligned with the arrow.
NOTE: The torque adjustment collar (E) may be set on any number.
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FIG. 5
E
F
G
HAMMERDRILLING