Operation - DeWalt DCD985-XE Instruction Manual

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
(L) that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
The belt hook (K) and bit clip (M) can be be attached to either side of the tool using
only the screw (L) 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 (L) 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
disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
Installing and Removing
FIG. 9
the Battery Pack (Fig. 9)
NOTE: For best results, make
J
sure your battery pack is fully
charged.
To install the battery pack (I)
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.
Drilling (Fig. 3)
NOTICE: If drilling thin material, use a wood "back-up" block to prevent damage to the
material.
1. Select the desired speed/torque range using the gear shifter to match the speed
and torque to the planned operation. Set the mode control collar to the drill
symbol.
2. Use sharp drill bits only. For MASONRY, such as brick, cement, cinder block, etc.,
use carbide-tipped bits rated for percussion drilling.
3. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep
the drill bit biting, but do not push hard enough to stall the motor or deflect the
bit.
4. Hold tool firmly with both hands to control the twisting action of the drill. If model
is not equipped with side handle, grip drill with one hand on the handle and one hand
on the battery pack.
WARNING: Drill may stall if overloaded causing a sudden twist. Always expect the
stall. Grip the drill firmly to control the twisting action and avoid injury.
5. IF DRILL STALLS, it is usually because it is being overloaded. RELEASE
TRIGGER IMMEDIATELY, remove drill bit from work, and determine cause of
stalling. DO NOT DEPRESS TRIGGER OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO START A
STALLED DRILL – THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DRILL.
6. To minimize stalling or breaking through the material, reduce pressure on drill and
ease the bit through the last fractional part of the hole.
7. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled hole. This will
help prevent jamming.
Screwdriving (Fig. 4)
I
1. Select the desired speed/torque range using the three-speed gear shifter (G)
on the top of the tool to match the speed and torque to the planned application.
Initially set the torque adjustment collar (E) at a lower setting to ensure the
fastener is set to your specification.
NOTE: Use the lowest torque setting required to seat the fastener at the desired
depth. The lower the number, the lower the torque output.
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