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Torque Adjustment Collar (Fig. 1)
Your tool has an adjustable torque screwdriver 
mechanism for driving and removing a wide array 
of fastener shapes and sizes and in some models, 
a hammer mechanism for drilling into masonry. 
Circling the collar (C) are numbers, a drill bit symbol, 
and in some models, a hammer symbol. These 
numbers are used to set the clutch to deliver a 
torque range. The higher the number on the collar, 
the higher the torque and the larger the fastener 
which can be driven. To select any of the numbers, 
rotate until the desired number aligns with the arrow.
NOTE: The torque adjustment collar is only 
engaged during screwdriving mode and not in drill 
and hammerdrill modes.
Dual Range Gearing (Fig. 1)
The dual range feature of your drill/driver allows you 
to shift gears for greater versatility.
  1. To select speed 1 (high torque setting), turn 
the tool off and permit it to stop. Slide the gear 
shifter (D) forward (towards the chuck). 
  2. To select speed 2 (low torque setting), turn the 
tool off and permit it to stop. Slide the gear 
shifter back (away from the chuck).
NOTE: Do not change gears when the tool 
is running. Always allow the drill to come to a 
complete stop before changing gears. If you are 
having trouble changing gears, make sure that the 
dual range gear shifter is either completely pushed 
forward or completely pushed back.
LED Worklight (Fig. 1)
The LED worklight (E) and its worklight switch (L) 
are located on the foot of the tool. The worklight is 
activated when the trigger switch is depressed. The 
low (M), medium (N) and spotlight (O) modes can 
be changed by moving the switch on the foot of the 
tool. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the 
worklight will remain on in all modes. 
When on low (M) and medium (N) settings, the 
beam will automatically turn off 20 seconds after the 
trigger switch is released.
SPOTLIGHT MODE
The high setting (O) is the spotlight mode. The 
spotlight will run for 20 minutes after the trigger 
switch is released. Two minutes before the spotlight 
will shut off, it will flash twice and then dim. To 
avoid the spotlight shutting off, lightly tap the trigger 
switch.
 
 WARNING: While using the worklight in 
medium or spotlight mode, do not stare 
at the light or place the drill in a position 
which may cause anyone to stare into 
the light. Serious eye injury could result.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
  1. Press the release buttons (K) and firmly pull the 
battery pack out of the tool handle.
  2. Insert battery pack into the charger as 
described in the charger section of this manual.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 2)
Some D
eWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge 
which consists of three green LED lights that 
indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery 
pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel 
gauge button (P). A combination of the three green 
LED lights will illuminate designating the level of 
charge left. When the level of charge in the battery 
is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not 
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the 
charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate 
tool functionality and is subject to variation based 
on product components, temperature and end-user 
application.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig.1)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (A). 
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.  
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is 
not recommended. It may damage the switch and 
should be avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button  
(Fig. 1)
A forward/reverse control button (B) determines the 
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock-off 
button. 
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch 
and press the forward/reverse control button on 
the right side of the tool. 
To select reverse, press the forward/reverse control 
button on the left side of the tool. 
The centre 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.