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DEWALT

DW980/DW983/DW987

Heavy

Duty

XRP

1/2"

(13mm)

Cordless

Drill/Driver

DW981/DW982/DW984/DW985/DW988/DW989

Heavy

Duty

XRP

1/2"

(13mm)

Cordless

Drill

Driver

Hammerdrills

DW978

Heavy

Duty

XRP

1/4"

(6.35mm)

Cordless

Drill/Driver

DW980

DW983

DW987

Perceuse-tournevis

sans

fil

XRP+*

service

intensif

(1/2

po)

Dw981

DW982

DW984

DW985

DW988

DW989

Perceuse-tournevis

sans

fil

XRP+*

service

intensif

(1/2

po)

Marteaux

perforateurs

DW978

Perceuse-tournevis

sans

fil

XRP+*

service

intensif

6,35

(1/4

po)

DW980/DW983/DW987

para

trabajo

pesado

XRP

1/2"

(13mm)

Taladro/Destornillador

inalambrico

DW981/DW982/DW984/DW985/DW988/DW989

para

trabajo

pesado

XRP

1/2"

(13mm)

Taladro/Destornillador

inalambrico

Martillos

perforadores

DW978

para

trabajo

pesado

XRP

1/4"

(6.35mm)

Taladro/Destornillador

inalambrico

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General

Safety

Rules

For

All

Battery

Operated

Tools

WARNING!

Read

and

understand

all

instructions.

Failure

all

instructions

listed

below

may

result

electric

shock,

fire

and/or

serious

personal

injury.

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

WORK

AREA

Keep

your

work

area

clean

and

well

lit.

Cluttered

benches

and

dark

areas

invite

accidents.

not

operate

power

tools

explosive

atmospheres,

such

the

presence

flammable

liquids,

gases,

dust.

Power

tools

create

sparks

which

may

ignite

the

dust

fumes.

Keep

bystanders,

children,

and

visitors

away

while

operating

a power

tool.

Distractions

can

cause

you

lose

control.

ELECTRICAL

SAFETY

not

abuse

the

cord.

Never

use

the

cord

carry

the

tool.

Keep

cord

away

from

heat,

oil,

sharp

edges

moving

parts.

Replace

damaged

cords

immediately.

Damaged

cords

may

create

fire.

battery

operated

tool

with

integral

batteries

separate

battery

pack

must

recharged

only

with

the

specified

charger

for

the

battery.

charger

that

may

suitable

for

one

type

battery

may

create

risk

fire

when

used

with

another

battery.

Use

battery

operated

tool

only

with

the

specifically

designated

battery

pack.

Use

any

other

batteries

may

create

risk

fire.

PEBSONAL

SAFETY

Stay

alert,

watch

what

you

are

doing

and

use

common

sense

when

operating

power

tool.

not

use

tool

while

tired

under

the

influence

drugs,

alcohol,

medication.

moment

inattention

while

operating

power

tools

may

result

serious

personal

injury.

Dress

properly.

not

wear

loose

clothing

jewelry.

Contain

long

hair.

Keep

your

hair,

clothing,

and

gloves

away

from

moving

parts.

Loose

clothing,

jewelry,

long

hair

can

caught

moving

parts.

Avoid

accidental

starting.

sure

switch

the

locked

off

position

before

inserting

battery

pack.

Carrying

tools

with

your

finger

the

switch

inserting

the

battery

pack

into

tool

with

the

switch

invites

accidents.

Remove

adjusting

keys

wrenches

before

turning

the

tool

on.

wrench

key

that

left

attached

rotating

part

the

tool

may

result

personal

injury.

not

overreach.

Keep

proper

footing

and

balance

all

times.

Proper

footing

and

balance

enables

better

control

the

tool

unexpected

situations.

Use

safety

equipment.

Always

wear

eye

protection.

Dust

mask,

non-skid

safety

shoes,

hard

hat,

hearing

protection

must

used

for

appropriate

conditions.

TOOL

USE

AND

CARE

Use

clamps

other

practical

way

secure

and

support

the

workpiece

stable

platform.

Holding

the

work

hand

against

your

body

unstable

and

may

lead

loss

control.

not

force

tool.

Use

the

correct

tool

for

your

application.

The

correct

tool

will

the

job

better

and

safer

the

rate

for

which

designed.

not

use

tool

switch

does

not

turn

off.

tool

that

cannot

controlled

with

the

switch

dangerous

and

must

repaired.

Disconnect

battery

pack

from

tool

place

the

switch

the

locked

off

position

before

making

any

adjustments,

changing

accessories,

storing

the

tool.

Such

preventative

safety

measures

reduce

the

risk

starting

the

tool

accidentally.

Store

idle

tools

out

reach

of children

and

other

untrained

persons.

Tools

are

dangerous

the

hands

untrained

users.

When

battery

pack

not

use,

keep

away

from

other

metal

objects

like:

paper

clips,

coins,

keys,

nails,

screws,

other

small

metal

objects

that

can

make

connection

from

one

terminal

another.

Shorting

the

battery

terminals

together

may

cause

sparks,

burns,

fire.

Maintain

tools

with

care.

Keep

cutting

tools

sharp

and

clean.

Properly

maintained

tools,

with

sharp

cutting

edges

are

less

likely

bind

and

are

easier

control.

Check

for

misalignment

binding

moving

parts,

breakage

parts,

and

any

other

condition

that

may

affect

the

tools

operation.

damaged,

have

the

tool

serviced before

using.

Many

accidents

are

caused by

poorly

maintained

tools.

Use

only

accessories

that

are

recommended

the

manufacturer

for

your

model.

Accessories

that

may

suitable

for

one

tool,

may

create

risk

injury

when

used

another

tool.

Tool

service

must

performed

only

qualified

repair

personnel.

Service

maintenance

performed

unqualified

personnel

may

result

risk

injury.

When

servicing

tool,

use

only

identical

replacement

parts.

instructions

the

Maintenance

section

this

manual.

Use

unauthorized

parts

failure

Maintenance

Instructions

may

create

risk

shock

injury.

Specific

Safety

Rules

Hold

tool

insulated

gripping

surfaces

when

performing

operation

where

the

tool

may

contact

hidden

wiring.

Contact

with

“live”

wire

will

also

make

exposed

metal

parts

the

tool

‘live”

and

shock

the

operator.

Wear

ear

protectors

when

hammering

for

extented

periods

time.

Prolonged

exposure

high

intensity

noise

can

cause

hearing

loss.

Temporary

hearing

loss

serious

ear

drum

damage

may

result

from

high

sound

levels

generated

by hammer

drilling.

————

Safety

Rules

Wear

safety

goggles

other

eye

protection.

Hammering

and

drilling

operations

cause

chips

fly.

Flying

particles

can cause

permanent

eye

damage.

e¢

When

working

ladder

scaffolding

sure

lay

the

tool

down

its

side

when

not

use.

Some

tools

with

large

battery

packs

will

stand

upright

but

may

easily

knocked

over.

Always

use

the

side

handle

supplied

with

the

tool.

Keep

firm

grip

the

tool

all

times.

not

attempt

operate

this

tool

without

holding

with

both

hands.

Hammer

bits

and

tools

get

hot

during

operation.

Wear

gloves

when

touching

them.

CAUTION:DO

NOT

TOUCH

ANY

METAL PARTS

THE

TOOL

when

drilling or

driving

into

walls,

floors

wherever

live

electrical

wires

may

encountered!

Hold

the

tool

only

insulated

grasping

surfaces

prevent

electric

shock

you

drill

drive

into

live

wire.

The

label

your

tool

may

include

the following

symbols.

volts

Agee

amperes

hertz

watts

minutes

alternating

current

See

direct

current

NOx

....NO

load

speed

Class

Construction

See

Nese

revolutions

reciprocation

per

minute

ert

earthing

terminal

—————

safety

alert

symbol

BPM

beats

per

minute

/A\WARNING:

Some

dust

created

power

sanding,

sawing,

grinding,

drilling,

and

other

construction

activities

contains

chemicals

known

cause

cancer,

birth

defects

other

reproductive

harm.

Some

examples

these

chemicals

are:

lead

from

lead-based

paints,

crystalline

silica

from

bricks

and

cement

and

other

masonry

products,

and

arsenic

and

chromium

from

chemically-treated

lumber.

Your

risk

from

these

exposures

varies,

depending

how

often

you

this

type

work.

reduce

your

exposure

these

chemicals:

work

well

ventilated

area,

and

work

with

approved

safety

equipment,

such

those

dust

masks

that

are

specially

designed

filter

out

microscopic

particles.

Important

Safety

Instructions

for

Battery

Packs

The

battery

pack

not

fully

charged

out

the

carton!

First

read

the

safety

instructions

below.

Then

charging

notes

and

procedures.

READ

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS.

not

incinerate

the

battery

pack

even

severely

damaged

completely

worn

out.

The

battery

pack

can

explode

fire.

Asmall

leakage

liquid

from

the

battery

pack

cells

may

occur

under

extreme

usage

temperature

conditions.

This

does

not

indicate

failure.

However,

the

outer

seal

broken

and

this

leakage

gets

your

skin:

Wash

quickly

with

soap

and

water.

Neutralize

with

mild

acid

such

lemon

juice

vinegar.

battery

liquid

gets

into

your

eyes,

flush

them

with

clean

water

for

minimum

minutes

and

seek

immediate

medical

attention.

(Medical

note:

The

liquid

25-35%

solution

potassium

hydroxide.)

Donot

carry

extra

battery

packs

aprons,

pockets,

tool

boxes

along

with

other

metal

objects.

Battery

pack

could

short

circuited

causing

damage

the

battery

pack

and

possibly

causing

severe

burns

fire.

Charge

the

battery

packs

only

DeWALT

chargers.

NOTE:

The

batteries

your

battery

pack

are

the

nickel-cadmium

type.

Cadmium

considered

toxic

material

the

Environmental

Protection

Agency.

Before

disposing

damaged

worn

out

Nickel-Cadmium

battery

packs,

check

with

your

state

Environmental

Protection

Agency

find

out

about

special

restrictions

the

disposal

these

battery

packs

return

them

DeWALT

certified

service

center

for

recycling.

NOT

store

use

the

tool

and

battery

pack

locations

where

the

temperature

may

reach

exceed

105°F

(such

outside

sheds

metal

buildings

summer).

DANGER:

Never

attempt

open

the

battery

pack

for

any

reason.

battery

pack

case

cracked

damaged,

not

insert

into

charger.

Danger

electric

shock

electrocution.

Damaged

battery

packs

should

returned

service

center

for

recycling.

Battery

Packs

Your

tool

uses

either

12,

14.4

Volt

DeWALT

battery

pack.

When

ordering

replacement

battery

packs,

sure

include

catalog

number

and

voltage:

Extended

Run-Time

battery

packs

deliver

25%

run-time

than

standard

battery

packs.

NOTE:

Your

tool

will

either

standard

Extended

Run

Time

battery

packs.

However,

sure

select

proper

voltage.

The

RBRC™

Seal

The

RBRC™

(Rechargeable

Battery

Recycling

Corp-

oration)

Seal

the

nickel-cadmium

battery

(or

battery

pack)

indicates

that

the

costs

recycle

the

battery

(or

battery

pack)

the

end

its

useful

life

have

already

been

paid

DeWALT.

some

areas,

illegal

place

spent

nickel-cadmium

batteries

the

trash

municipal

solid

waste

stream

and

the

RBRC

program

provides

environmentally

conscious

alternative.

RBRC

cooperation

with

DeWALT

and

other

battery

users,

has

established

programs

the

United

States

facilitate

the

collection

spent

nickel-cadmium

batteries.

Help

protect

our

environment

and

conserve

natural

resources

returning

the

spent

nickel-cadmium

battery

authorized

DeWALT

service

center

your

local

retailer

for

recycling.

You

may

also

contact

your

local

recycling

center

for

information

where

drop

off

the

spent

battery.

Important

Safety

Instructions

for

Battery

Chargers

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

This

manual

contains

important

safety

instructions

for

DeWALT

battery

chargers.

Before

using

battery

charger,

read

all

instructions

and

cautionary

markings

battery

charger,

battery

and

product

using

battery.

not

operate

power

tools

explosive

atmospheres,

such

the

presence

flammable

liquids,

gases,

dust.

Power

tools

create

sparks

which

may

ignite

the

dust

fumes.

A\CAUTION:To

reduce

the

risk

injury,

charge

only

DEWALT

nickel

cadmium

rechargeable

batteries.

Other

types

batteries

may

burst

causing

personal

injury

and

damage.

CAUTION:

Under

certain

conditions,

with

the

charger

plugged

the

power

supply,

the

exposed

charging

contacts

inside

the

charger

can

shorted

foreign

material.

Foreign

materials

conductive

nature

such

as,

but

not

limited

to,

steel

wool,

aluminum

foil,

any

buildup

metallic

particles

should

kept

away

from

charger

cavities.

Always

unplug

the

charger

from

the

power

supply

when

there

battery

pack

the

cavity.

Unplug

charger

before

attempting

clean.

DANGER:

High

voltage

present

charging

terminals.

not

probe

with

conductive

objects.

Danger

electric

shock

electrocution.

A\WARNING:

Don't

allow

any

liquid

get

inside

charger

expose

rain

snow.

Electric

shock

may

result.

The

charger

and

battery

pack

are

specifically

designed

work

together.

NOT

attempt

charge

the

battery

pack

with

any

chargers

other

than

the

ones

this

manual.

These

chargers

are

not

intended

for

any

uses

other

than

charging

DeWALT

rechargeable

batteries.

Any

other

uses

may

result

risk

fire,

electric

shock

electrocution.

reduce

risk

damage

electric

plug

and

cord,

pull

plug

rather

than

cord

when

disconnecting

charger.

Make

sure

cord

located

that

will

not

stepped

on,

tripped

over,

otherwise

subjected

damage

stress.

extension

cord

should

not

used

unless

absolutely

necessary.

Use

improper

extension

cord

could

result

risk

fire,

electric

shock,

electrocution.

extension

cord

must

have

adequate

wire size

(AWG

American

Wire

Gauge)

for

safety.

The

smaller

the

gauge

number

the

wire,

the

greater

the

capacity

the

cable,

that

gauge

has

capacity

than

gauge.

When

using

than

one

extension

make

the

total

length,

sure

each

individual

extension

contains

least

the

minimum

wire

size.

Recommended

Minimum

AWG

Size

for

Extension

Cords

Total

Extension

Cord

Length

(feet)

100

125

150 175

Wire

Gauge

18:

16 16 14

The

charger

ventilated

through

slots

the

top

and

the

bottom

the

housing.

not

place

any

object

top

charger

place

the

charger

soft

surface

that

might

block

the

ventilation

slots

and

result

excessive

internal

heat.

Place

the

charger

position

away

from

any

heat

source.

not

operate

charger

with

damaged

cord

plug

—

have

them

replaced

immediately.

not

operate

charger

has

received

sharp

blow,

been

dropped,

otherwise

damaged

any

way;

take

authorized

service

center.

not

disassemble

charger;

take

authorized

service

center

when

service

repair

required.

Incorrect

reassembly

may

result

risk

electric

shock,

electrocution

fire.

reduce

risk

electric

shock,

unplug charger

from

outlet

before

attempting

any

cleaning.

Removing

the

battery

pack

will

not

reduce

this

risk.

NEVER

aitempt

connect

chargers

together.

not

use

charger

with

any

power

source

other

than

that

indicated

the

nameplate.

Chargers

Your

DeWALT

battery

can

charged

DeWALT

Hour

Chargers,

Minute

Chargers

Vehicle

chargers.

sure

read

all

safety

instructions

before

using

your

charger.

Consult

chart

back

cover

for

compatibility

chargers

and

battery

packs.

Using

Tune-Up™

Mode

Your

charger

may

have

Tune-up™

mode

which

will

equalize

balance

the

individual

cells

the

battery

pack

its

peak

capacity.

This

cycle

takes

hours

complete.

Battery

packs

should

tuned

weekly

after

charge/discharge

cycles

whenever

the

pack

longer

delivers

the

same

amount

work.

tune

your

battery

pack,

place

the

battery

the

charger

usual.

The

red

light

will

blink

continuously

indicating

that

the

charge

cycle

has

started.

The

Tune-up™

Button

may

pressed

any

time

after

the

charge

has

started.

The

red

light

will

stop

blinking

momentarily,

blink

quickly

times,

and

then

resume

blinking

continuously.

The

charger

now

giving

your

batteries

tune-up.

When

the

charge

cycle

has

completed,

the

light

will

stay

continuously.

The

pack

fully

charged

and

may

used

this

time

left

the

charger.

you

select

Tune-up™

and

then

change

your

mind,

remove

the

battery

from

the

charger.

After

seconds,

insert

the

battery

into

the

charger.

The

normal

charge

cycle

will

commence.

Charging

Procedure

HOUR

CHARGERS

Plug

the

charger

into

appropriate

power

outlet.

Insert

the

battery

pack

into

the

charger

making

sure

the

pack

fully

seated

the

charger.

The

red

(charging)

light

will

blink

continuously

indicating

that

the

charging

process

has

started.

FIG.

The

battery

pack

will

fully

charged

about

hour.

The

completion

charge

will

indicated

the

red

light

remaining

continuously.

The

pack

fully

charged

and

may

used

this

time

left

the

charger.

PROBLEM

POWER

LINE:

your

charger

has

Problem

Power

Line

indicator:

When

the

charger

‘is

used

with

some

portable

power

sources

such

generators

sources

that

convert

AC,

the

charger

may

temporarily

suspend

operation,

flashing

the

red

light

with

two

fast

blinks

followed

pause.

This

indicates

the

power

source

out

limits.

HOT

PACK

DELAY:

your

charger

has a

Hot

Pack

Delay

feature:

When

the

charger

detects

battery

that

hot,

automatically

starts

Hot

Pack

Delay,

suspending

charging

until

the

battery

has

cooled.

After

the

battery

has

cooled,

the

charger

automatically

switches

the

Pack

Charging

mode.

This

feature

ensures

maximum

battery

life.

The

red

light

flashes

long,

then

short

while

the

Hot

Pack

Delay

mode.

MINUTE

CHARGERS

Plug

the

charger

into

appropriate

power

outlet.

The

charger

will

beep

twice,

the

red

light

will

blink

and

off.

Insert

the

battery

pack

into

the

charger

making

sure

the

pack

fully

seated

the

charger.

The

red

light

will

blink

and

the

charger

will

beep

once

indicating

the

charging

process

has

started.

The

battery

pack

will

fully

charged

less

than

15 minutes

under

most

conditions.

This

will

indicated

the red

light

remaining

and

beeps.

The

pack

fully

charged

and

may

used

this

time

left

the

charger.

WEAK

BATTERY

PACKS:

The

minute

charger

can

also

detect

weak

battery.

Such

batteries

are

still

usable

but

should

not

expected

perform

much

work.

such

cases,

about

seconds

after

battery

insertion,

the

charger

will

beep

rapidly

times

indicate

weak

battery

condition.

The

charger

will

then

charge

the

battery

the

highest

capacity

possible.

ALL

CHARGERS

Leaving

the

battery

pack

the

charger:

When

the

red

light

remains

ON,

the

charger

has

switched

its

"equalize

charge"

mode

which

lasts

approximately

hours,

after

which

the

charger

will

switch

"maintenance

charge"

mode.

The

battery

pack

can

removed

any

time

during

these

charge

cycles,

but

will

only

fully

charged

the

red

light

continuously

ON.

The

charger

and

battery

pack

can

left

connected

with

the

red

light

glowing

indefinitely.

The

charger

will

keep

the

battery

pack

fresh

and

fully

charged.

battery

pack

will

slowly

lose

its

charge

when

kept

out

the

charger.

the

battery

pack has

not

been

kept

maintenance

charge,

may

need

recharged

before

use.

battery

pack

may

also

slowly

lose

its

charge

left

charger

that

not

plugged

into

appropriate

source.

puportant

Charging

Notes

Longest

life

and

best

performance

can

obtained

the

battery

pack

charged

when

the

air

temperature

between

65°F

and

75°F

(18°-

24°C).

NOT

charge

the

battery

pack

air

temperature

below

+40°F(+4.5°C),

above

+105°F

(+40.5°C).

This

important

and

will

prevent

serious

damage

the

battery

pack.

The

charger

and

battery

pack

may

become

warm

touch

while

charging.

This

normal

condition,

and

does

not

indicate

problem.

the

battery

pack

does

not

charge

properly

—

(1)

Check

current

receptacle

plugging

lamp

other

appliance,

(2)

Check

see

receptacle

connected

light

switch

which

turns

power

off

when

you

turn

out

the

lights.

(3)

Move

charger

and

battery

pack

toa

location

where

the

surrounding

air

temperature

approximately

65°F

75°F

(18°-

24°C).

(4)

charging

problems

persist,

take

send

the

tool,

battery

pack

and

charger

your

local

service

center.

The

battery

pack

should

recharged

when

fails

produce

sufficient

power

jobs

which

were

easily

done

previously.

NOT

CONTINUE

use

under

these

conditions.

the

charging

procedure.

You

may

also

charge

partially

used

pack

whenever

you

desire

with

adverse

affect

the

battery

pack.

TROUBLE

INDICATORS:

These

chargers

are

designed

detect

certain

problems

that

can

arise

with

battery

packs

which

would

indicated

the

red

light

flashing

fast

rate

(and

continuous

beeping

for

Minute

Chargers).

this

occurs,

re-insert

battery

pack.

problem

persists,

try

different

battery

pack

determine

the

charger

OK.

the

new

pack

charges

correctly,

then

the

original

pack

defective

and

should

returned

service

center

for

recycling.

the

new

battery

pack

elicits

the

same

trouble

indication

the

original,

have

the

charger

tested

authorized

service

center.

Operation

Installing

and

Removing

the

Battery

Pack

NOTE:

Make

sure

your

battery

pack

fully

charged.

install

the

battery

pack

into

the

tool

handle,

align

the

base

the

tool

with

the

notch

inside

the

tool’s

handle

(FIG.

and

slide

the

battery

pack

firmly

into

the

handle

until

you

hear

the

lock

snap

into

place

shown

FIG. 1A.

remove

the

battery

pack

from

the

tool,

press

the

release buttons

and

firmly

pull

the

battery

pack

out

the

tool

handle.

Insert

into

the

charger

described

the

charger

section

this

manual.

Variable

Speed

Switch

(Fig.

turn

the

tool

on,

squeeze

the

trigger

switch.

turn

the

tool

off,

release

the

trigger

switch.

Your

tool

equipped

with

brake.

The

chuck

will

stop

soon

the

trigger

switch

fully

released.

The

variable

speed

switch

enables

you

select

the

best

speed

fora

particular

application.

The

farther

you

squeeze

the

trigger,

the

faster

the

tool

will

operate.

Use

lower

speeds

for

starting

holes

without

centerpunch,

drilling

metals

plastics,

driving

screws

and

drilling

ceramics,

any

application

requiring

high

torque.

Higher

speeds

are

better

for

drilling

wood,

wood

compositions

and

for

using

abrasive

and

polishing

accessories.

For

maximum

tool

life,

use

variable

speed

only

for

starting

holes

fasteners.

NOTE:

Continuous

use

variable

speed

range

not

recommended.

may

damage

the

switch

and

should

avoided.

Forward/Reverse

Control

Button

(Fig.

forward/reverse

control

button

(A)

determines

the

direction

the

tool

will

spin

and

also

serves

lock

off

button.

select

forward

rotation,

release

the

trigger

switch

and

depress

the

forward/reverse

control

button

the

right

side

the

tool.To

select

reverse,

depress

the

forward/reverse

control

button

the

left

side

the

tool.

The

center

position

the

control

button

locks

the

tool

the

off

position.

When

changing

the

position

the

control

button,

sure

the

trigger

released.

NOTE:

The

first

time

the

tool

run

after

changing

the

direction

rotation,

you

may

hear

click

start

up.

This

normal

and

does

not

indicate

problem.

Torque

Adjustment

Collar

(Fig.

Your

tool

has

adjustable

torque

screwdriver

mechanism

for

driving

and

removing

wide

array

fastener

shapes

and

sizes

and

some

FIG.

models,

hammer

mechanism

for

drilling

into

masonry.

Circling

the

collar

(A)

are

numbers,

drill

bit

symbol,

and

some

models,

and

hammer

symbol.

These

numbers

are

used

set

the

clutch

deliver

torque

range.

The

higher

the

number

the

collar,

the

higher

the

torque

and

the

larger

the

fastener

which

can

driven.

select

any

the

numbers,

rotate

until

the

desired

number

aligns

with

the

arrow.

Three

Speed

Gearing

(Fig.

The

three

speed

feature

your

tool

allows

you

shift

gears

for

greater

versatility.

select

speed

(highest

torque

setting),

turn

the

tool

off

and

permit

stop.

Slide

the

gear

shifter

(B)

all

the

way

the

left.

Speed

(middle

torque

and

speed

setting)

the

middle

position.

Speed

(highest

speed

setting)

the

right.

NOTE:

not

change

gears

when

the

tool

running.

Always

allow

the

drill

come

complete

stop

before

changing

gears.

you

have

trouble

changing

gears,

make

sure

that

the

gear

shifter

engaged

one

the

three

speed

settings.

Keyless

Single

Sleeve

Chuck

(Fig.

Your

tool

features

keyless

chuck

with

one

rotating

sleeve

for

one-

handed

operation

the

chuck.

insert

drill

bit

other

accessory,

these

steps.

Lock

the

trigger

the OFF

position

described

page

Grasp

the

black

sleeve

the

chuck

with

one

hand

and

use

the

other

hand

secure

the

tool

shown

Figure

Rotate

the

sleeve

counterclockwise

far

enough

the

desired

accessory.

Insert

the

accessory

about

3/4"

into

the

chuck

and

tighten

securely

rotating

the

chuck

sleeve

clockwise

with

one

hand

while

holding

the

tool

with

the

other.

Your

tool

equipped

with

automatic

spindle

lock

mechanism.

This

allows

you

open

and

the

chuck

with

one

hand.

release

the

accessory,

repeat

step

above.

A\WARNING:

not

attempt

tighten

drill

bits

(or

any

other

accessory)

gripping

the

front

part

the

chuck

and

turning

the

tool

on.

Damage

the

chuck

and

personal

injury

may

result.

Always

lock

off

trigge

switch

when

changing

accessories.

sure

tighten

chuck

with

one

hand

the

chuck

sleeve

and

one

hand

holding

the

tool

for

maximum

tightness.

Side

Handle

CAUTION:

Always

use

side

handle

and

hold

drill

with

both

hands.

clamps

the

front

the

gear

case

shown

and

can

rotated

360°

permit

right

left

hand

use.

Quick

Release

Chuck

DW978

(Fig.

NOTE:

The

chuck

accepts

1/4"

(6.35

mm)

hex

accessories

only.

install

accessory,

pull

the

chuck

collar

away

from

the

front

the

tool,

insert

the

accessory,

and

release

the

collar.

The

accessory

locked

place.

FIG.

remove

accessory,

pull

the

chuck

collar

away

from

the

front

the

tool.

Remove

the

accessory

and

release

the

collar.

Operation

Drill

Turn

the

collar

the

drill

bit

symbol.

Install

and

tighten

the

desired

drill

bit in

the

chuck.

Select

the

desired

speed/torque

range

using

the

gear

shifter

match

the

speed

and

torque

the

planned

operation. Follow

these

instructions

for

best

results

when

drilling.

DRILLING

Use

sharp

drill

bits

only.

For

WOOD,

use

twist

drill

bits,

spade

bits,

power

auger

bits,

hole

saws.

For

METAL,

use

high

speed

steel

twist

drill

bits

hole

saws.

For

MASONRY,

such

brick,

cement,

cinder

block,

etc.,

use

carbide-tipped

bits.

sure

the

material

drilled

anchored

clamped

firmly.

drilling

thin

material,

use

“back-up”

block

prevent

damage

the

material.

Always

apply

pressure

straight

line

with

the

bit.

Use

enough

pressure

keep

the

drill

bit

biting,

but

not

push

hard

enough

stall

the

motor

deflect

the

bit.

Hold

tool

firmly

control

the

twisting

action

the

drill.

DRILL

STALLS,

usually

because

being

overloaded.

RELEASE

TRIGGER

IMMEDIATELY,

remove

drill

bit

from

work,

and

determine

cause

stalling.

NOT

CLICK

TRIGGER

OFF

AND

ATTEMPT

START

STALLED

DRILL

—

THIS

CAN

DAMAGE

THE

DRILL.

minimize

stalling

you

are

breaking

through

the

material,

reduce

pressure

drill

and

ease

the

bit

through

the

last

fractional

part

the

hole.

Keep

the

motor

running

when

pulling

the

bit

back

out

drilled

hole.

This

will

help

prevent

jamming.

With

variable

speed

drills

there

need

center

punch

the

point

drilled.

Use

slow

speed

start

the

hole

and

accelerate

squeezing

the

trigger

harder

when

the

hole

deep

enough

drill

without

the

bit

skipping

out.

Operate

full

after

starting

the

bit.

Drilling

Wood

Start

drilling

with

slow

speed

and

increase

full

power

while

applying

firm

pressure

the

tool.

Holes

wood

can

made

with

the

same

twist

drills

used

for

metal.

These

bits

may

overheat

unless

pulled

out

frequently

clear

chips

from

the

flutes.

For

larger

holes,

use

low

speed

wood

bits.

Work

that

likely

splinter

should

backed

with

block

wood.

Drilling

Metal

Start

drilling

with

slow

speed

and

increase

full

power

while

applying

firm

pressure

the

tool.

smooth

even

flow

metal

chips

indicates

the

proper

drilling

rate.

Use

cutting

lubricant

when

drilling

metals.

The

exceptions

are

cast

iron

and

brass

which

should

drilled

dry.

NOTE:

Large

(5/16”

1/2”)

holes

steel

can

made

easier

pilot

hole

(5/32”

3/16”)

drilled

first.

Drilling

Masonry

(Tools

without

hammer

feature)

Use

carbide

tipped

bits

rated

for

percussion

drilling

and

certain

that

the

bit is

sharp.

Use

constant

and

firm

force

the

tool

drill

most

effectively.

smooth,

even

flow

dust

indicates

the

proper

drilling

rate.

Operation

Hammerdrill

Some

models

have

the

Hammerdrill

feature.

utilize

the

hammer

feature

your

tool,

rotate

the

collar

align

the

hammer

symbol

with

the

arrow

shown

FIG.3.

The

hammering

position

for

hammer

drilling

soft

concrete

and

masonry

such

brick,

mortar

and

soft

ceramics.

When

drilling,

use

just

enough

force

the

hammer

keep

from

bouncing

excessively

“rising”

off

the

bit.

Too

much

force

will

cause

slower

drilling

speeds,

overheating,

and

lower

drilling

rate.

Drill

straight,

keeping

the

bit

right

angle

the

work.

not

exert

side

pressure

the

bit

when

drilling

this

will

cause

clogging

the

bit

flutes

and

slower

drilling

speed.

When

drilling

deep

holes,

the

hammer

speed

starts

drop

off,

pull

the

bit

partially

out

the

hole

with

the

tool

still

running

help

clear

debris

from

the

hole.

not

pour

water

into

the

hole

settle

dust.

Water

causes

clogging

bit

flutes

which

will

tend

make

the

bit

bind

the

hole.

Operation

Screwdriver

Select

the

desired

speed/torque

range

using

the

speed

gear

shift

lever

the top

of tool

match

the

speed

and

torque

the

planned

operation.

Insert

the

desired

fastener

accessory

into

the

chuck

you

would

any

drill

bit.

Set

the

torque

adjustment

collar

(FIG.

3).

Make

few

practice

runs

scrap

unseen

areas

determine

the

proper

position

the

clutch

collar.

Maintenance

CLEANING:

With

the

motor

running,

blow

dirt

and

dust

out

all

air

vents

with

dry

air

least

once

week.

Wear

safety

glasses

when

performing

this.

Exterior

plastic

parts

may

cleaned

with

damp

cloth

and

mild

detergent.

Although

these

parts

are

highly

solvent

resistant,

NEVER

use

solvents.

Charger

Cleaning

Instructions:

WARNING:

Disconnect

the

charger

from

the

outlet

before

cleaning.Dirt

and

grease

may

removed

from

the

exterior

the

charger

using

cloth

soft

non-metallic

brush.

not

use

water

any

cleaning

solutions.

Important

assure

product

SAFETY

and

RELIABILITY,

repairs,

maintenance

and

adjustment

(including

brush

inspection

and

replacement)

should

performed

certified

service

centers

other

qualified

service

organizations,

always

using

identical

replacement

parts.

Accessories

Recommended

accessories

for

use

with

your

tool

are

available

extra

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