DeWalt DCD706 User Manual

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Variable Speed Trigger and Forward/
Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
The tool is turned on and off by pulling and releasing
the variable speed trigger
3
. The farther the trigger is
depressed, the higher the speed of the tool. Your tool is
equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the
trigger switch is fullyreleased.
A forward/reverse control button
4
determines the
rotational direction of the tool and also serves as a
lock-offbutton.
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger 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.
NOTE: 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.
Fig.E
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Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)

WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
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and one hand on the battery pack. Hold tool
firmly with both hands to control the twisting action of
thedrill.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. D)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To install the battery pack
1
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
2
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
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and lock off the toolremove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Mode Selection (Fig. A)
The mode selection collar
5
can be used to select
the correct operating mode depending upon the
plannedapplication.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns
with thearrow.

WARNING: When the torque adjustment collar is
in the drill or hammerdrill positions, the drill will not
clutch. The drill may stall if overloaded, causing a
sudden twist.
Symbol Mode
Drilling
1–15 Screwdriving (higher number = greater torque)
Hammerdrilling (DCD706 only)
Speed Selection (Fig. A)
The tool features two speed settings for greaterversatility.
NOTE: Do not change speeds when the tool is running.
Always allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changingspeed.
1. To select speed 1 (higher torque setting), slide the
speed selector
6
back (away from the chuck).
2. To select speed 2 (lower torque setting), slide the speed
selector forward (towards the chuck).
If the tool does not change speeds, confirm that the speed
selection switch is completely engaged in the forward or
back position.
Fig.D
1
2

DeWalt DCD706 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCD706
Category	Drill
Language	English