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Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or batterypack.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should
be performed by a DeWALT factory service center or a
DeWALT authorized service center. Always use identical
replacementparts.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the
risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended accessories should
be used with thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact DeWALT; call 1-800-4-DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye
injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1approved eye protection when
performingthisprocedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these
parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part
of the tool into aliquid.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can
causeinjury.
• A smooth even flow of material indicates the proper
drillingrate.
• Drill straight, keeping the bit at a right angle to the
work. Do not exert side pressure on the bit when drillling
as this will cause clogging of the bit flutes and a slower
drillingspeed.
• When drilling deep holes, if the hammer speed starts to
drop off, pull the bit partially out of the hole with tool still
running to help clear debris from thehole.
Belt Hook
Bit Clip (Optional Accessory) (Fig. A)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's belt hook to hang the tool
from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook for tethering
or securing the tool to a person or object during use. DO NOT
suspend tool overhead or suspend objects from the belt hook.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook is secure.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage, DO NOT use the belt hook to hang the drill
while using as a spotlight.
NOTE: Bit clip and belt hook cannot be used with the
lanyard-ready attachment kit installed.
IMPORTANT: When attaching or replacing the belt
hook
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or bit clip
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, use only the screw
12
that is
provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
The belt hook
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and bit clip
11
can be attached to
either side of the tool using only the screw
12
provided, to
accommodate left- or right- handed users. If the hook or bit
clip is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES
DCD991 DCD996
WOOD
Auger 1–1/4" (32 mm) 1–1/4" (32 mm)
Paddle 1–1/2" (38 mm) 1–1/2" (38 mm)
Twist 1/2" (13 mm) 1/2" (13 mm)
Self-feed 2–9/16" (65 mm) 2–9/16" (65 mm)
Hole saw 4" (100 mm) 4" (100 mm)
METAL
Twist 1/2" (13 mm) 1/2" (13 mm)
Hole saw 1–3/8" (35 mm) 1–3/8" (35 mm)
MASONRY
Carbide – 1/2" (13 mm)
Three-Year Limited Warranty
For warranty terms, go to https://www.dewalt.com/
support/warranty.
To request a written copy of the warranty terms, contact:
Customer Service at DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701East
Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286or call 1-800-4-DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258).
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products
sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America,
see country-specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see website for
warrantyinformation.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning
labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) for a freereplacement.
To move belt hook or bit clip, remove the screw
12
that
holds it in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be
sure to securely tighten the screw.