DeWalt DCH293 User Manual

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Bit and Bit Holder

WARNING: Burn Hazard. ALWAYS wear gloves when
changing bits. Accessible metal parts on the tool and
bits may get extremely hot during operation. Small
bits of broken material may damage barehands.
The hammerdrill can be fitted with different bits depending
on the desired application. Use sharp drill bits only.
Bit Reccomendations
• For wood, use twist bits, spade bits, power auger bits or
hole saws.
• For metal, use high-speed steel twist drill bits or
holesaws. Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals.
The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be
drilleddry.
• For masonry, such as brick, cement, cinder block, etc.,
use carbide-tipped bits rated for percussiondrilling.
SDS Plus Bit Holder (Fig. F)
NOTE: Special adapters are needed to use the SDS Plus bit
holder with straight shank bits and hexagonal screwdriver
bits. Refer to Accessories.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1. Insert the shank of the bit about 19mm (3/4") into SDS
Plus tool holder
11
.
2. Push and rotate bit until it locks in place. The bit will be
securelyheld.
3. To release bit, pull the sleeve
15
back and remove
thebit.
Fig. F
11
15
OPERATION

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 causeinjury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. G)
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.
Fig.G
1
2
Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)

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 side handle,
with the other hand on the mainhandle. Hold tool firmly
with both hands to control the twisting action of the drill.
Fig. H
E-Clutch® System (Fig. I)
The
DeWALT
E-Clutch® system senses the motion of the
tool and reduces the motor torque to a manageable level
if necessary. The E-Clutch® indicator
14
will illuminate to
indicate status.
Fig. I
14
Indicator Diagnosis Solution
OFF Tool is
functioning
normally
Follow all warnings and instructions
when operating the tool.
SOLID E-Clutch
®
System has
been activated
(ENGAGED)
With the tool properly supported,
release trigger. The tool will
function normally when the trigger
is depressed again and the indicator
light will go out

DeWalt DCH293 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCH293
Category	Rotary Hammer
Language	English