DeWalt HEAVY-DUTY SDS PLUS D25123-XE Instruction Manual page 8

Reversing Lever (Fig. 1–4)
D25123-XE, D25124-XE, D25213-XE, D25314-XE, D25315-XE
The reversing lever is used to reverse the rotary hammer for backing out screws or
jammed bits. It is located above the trigger, shown in Figure 2.
CAUTION: When reversing to clear jammed bits, be ready for strong reactive
torque.
D25123-XE, D25124-XE
To reverse the rotary hammer, turn it OFF and align the reversing lever (E) with the
yellow arrow pointing backward (viewed when holding drill in operating position).
To position the lever for forward operation, turn the rotary hammer OFF and align the
reversing lever with the yellow arrow pointing forward (viewed when holding drill in
operating position).
D25213-XE, D25314-XE, D25315-XE
To reverse the rotary hammer, turn it OFF and push the reversing lever (E) in so the
yellow arrow pointing backwards shows.
To position the lever for forward operation, turn the rotary hammer OFF and push the
reversing lever in so the yellow arrow pointing forward shows.
Mode Selector (Fig. 5)
D25123-XE, D25124-XE, D25213-XE, D25314-XE
NOTICE: Tool must come to a complete stop before activating the mode actuator
button or damage to the tool may result.
DRILL-ONLY MODE
To use drill-only mode, depress button (I) and turn the mode selector (G) so the
yellow arrow points to the corresponding symbol as shown. Use drill-only mode for
wood, metal, and plastics.
HAMMER/DRILL MODE
To use hammer/drill mode, depress the button and turn the mode selector so the
yellow arrow points to the corresponding symbol as shown. Use this mode for
masonry drilling.
CHISEL ROTATION
To manually rotate the chisel, depress the button and turn the mode selector so the
yellow arrow points to the corresponding symbol as shown.
FIG. 5
DRILL-ONLY MODE
HAMMER/DRILL MODE
CHISEL ROTATION
(D25123-XE, D25124-XE,
D25213-XE ONLY)
HAMMER-ONLY MODE
HAMMER/DRILL MODE
CHISEL ROTATION
(D25313-XE ONLY)
HAMMER-ONLY MODE
For light chiseling, depress the button and turn the mode selector so the yellow arrow
points to the corresponding symbol as shown.
NOTE: The yellow arrow on the mode selector must be aligned with the one of the
symbols at all times. There are no operable positions between the positions.
SDS Plus Chuck (Fig. 6)
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WARNING: Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or
changing bits.
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