Operation - DeWalt DW006 Instruction Manual

Always use correct battery pack (pack supplied with tool or
replacement pack exactly like it.) Never install any other battery pack.
It will ruin your tool and may create a hazardous condition.
Motor
Your D WALT tool is powered by a D
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power supply agrees with the nameplate markings.
Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and
overheating. All D WALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not
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operate, check your battery pack.
Side Handle Fig. 2 (A)
CAUTION: Always use side
FIG. 2
handle when provided and hold
hammerdrill with both hands. A
side handle is supplied with this
hammerdrill. It clamps to the
front of the gear case as shown
in Figure 2 and can be rotated
360˚ to permit right or left hand
use.
Variable Speed
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Switch (B)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch. 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.
The variable speed switch enables you to select the best speed for a
particular application. The farther you squeeze the trigger, the faster
the tool will operate. Use lower speeds for starting holes without a
centerpunch, drilling in metals or plastics, driving screws and drilling
ceramics. For maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting
holes or fasteners.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended.
It may damage the switch and should be avoided.
WALT-built motor. Be sure your
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Forward/Reverse Control Button (C)
A forward/reverse control button determines the direction of chuck
rotation 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.
Hammer/Drill Selector (D)
To switch the tool from the drilling mode to the hammering mode (or
vice-versa) rotate the knob on the applicable symbol shown. For
straight drilling, rotate to the drill symbol. For hammering, rotate to the
hammer symbol (As shown in figure 2).
NOTE: The selector must be in either drill, or hammer/drill mode at all
times. There are no operable positions between the two.
Dual Range Gearing Fig. 3
The dual range feature of your drill allows you to shift
gears for greater versatility. To select the low speed,
high torque setting (position 1), turn the tool off and
permit to stop. Slide the button forward towards the
chuck, as shown. To select the high speed, low torque
setting (position 2), turn the tool off and permit to stop.
Slide the button back (away from chuck).
NOTE: Do not change gears when the tool is running.
If you are having trouble shifting gears, make sure that
the dual range gear button is either completely pushed
forward or completely pushed back.

Operation

DRILLING
1. Always lock the trigger switch and remove the battery pack before
attaching or changing bits or accessories.
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