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Keyless Chuck (Fig. D–F)
DWD024S, DWD025
The DWD024S, DWD025 features a keyless chuck
4
for greater
convenience. To insert a drill bit or other accessory, follow the
steps listedbelow.
1. Grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use
your other hand to rotate the front half counterclockwise,
as shown in FigureD. Rotate far enough so that the chuck
opens sufficiently to accept the desiredaccessory.
2. Insert the bit or other accessory about 19 mm into the chuck
and tighten securely by holding the rear half of the chuck
and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction.
When the chuck is nearly tightened, you will hear a clicking
sound. After 4–6 clicks, the chuck is securely tightened
around theaccessory.
3. To release the accessory, repeat step 1listedabove.

WARNING: Do not attempt to tighten drill bits (or any
other accessory) by gripping the front part of the chuck
and turning the tool on. Damage to the chuck and
personal injury mayresult.
Keyless Chuck Removal (Fig.E)
Tighten the chuck around the shorter end of a hex key (not
supplied) of 6 mm or greater size. Using a soft hammer or piece
of wood, strike the longer end in the counterclockwise direction.
This will loosen the chuck so that it can be unscrewed byhand.
Keyless Chuck Installation (Fig.F)
Screw the chuck on by hand as far as it will go. Tighten the
chuck around the shorter end of a 6 mm or larger hex key (not
supplied) strike the longer end in the clockwise direction with a
softhammer.
Keyed Chuck (Fig. A, G, H)
DWD024
The DWD024 features a keyed chuck
4
. To insert a drill bit or
other accessory, follow the steps listedbelow.
1. Open the chuck jaws by turning collar by hand and insert
the shank of the bit about 19 mm into chuck. Tighten the
chuck collar byhand.
2. Place chuck key in each of the three holes, and tighten in
clockwise direction. It’s important to tighten chuck with all
threeholes.
To release the bit, turn the chuck counterclockwise in just one
hole, then loosen the chuck byhand.
Removal of Keyed Chuck (Fig.G)
Tighten the chuck around the shorter end of a hex key (not
supplied) of 6 mm or greater size. Using a soft hammer, strike
the key sharply in the counterclockwise direction when viewed
from the front of the tool. This will loosen the chuck so that it
can be removed byhand.
Keyed Chuck Installation (Fig.H)
Screw the chuck on by hand as far as it will go. Insert the shorter
end of a hex key (not supplied) of 6 mm or greater size and
strike it in the clockwise direction with a softhammer.
Setting the Drilling Depth (Fig. C)
1. Insert the required drill bit into thechuck.
2. Loosen the side handle
6
.
3. Fit the depth adjustment rod
7
through the hole in the side
handleclamp.
4. Adjust the drilling depth asshown.
5. Tighten the sidehandle.
Mode Selector (Fig. A, F)
NOTICE: Tool must come to a complete stop before
activating the mode selector button or damage to the tool
mayresult.
Select the required operating mode by sliding the mode
selector
9
to the correspondingsymbol.
Drill-Only mode
Use drill-only mode for wood, metal, andplastics.
Hammer-only mode
Use hammer-only mode for simultaneous rotating
and impacting for masonry, brick andconcrete.
Forward/Reverse Lever (Fig. B)
The forward/reverse lever
3
is used for withdrawing bits
from tight holes and removing screws. It is located above the
triggerswitch.
To reverse the motor, release the trigger switch FIRST and then
push the lever to the right (viewed when holding the drill in the
operatingposition).
After any reversing operations, return lever to forwardposition.
Side Handle (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
operate the tool with the side handle properly installed.
Failure to do so may result in the side handle slipping
during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold
tool with both hands to maximizecontrol.
A side handle comes included with the DWD024, DWD024S,
DWD024S-XE and the DWD025S-XE. The side handle
7
can be
fitted to suit both right-hand and left-handusers.
To Adjust the Side Handle
1. Loosen the side handle
7
by turning itcounterclockwise.
2. Rotate the side handle to the desiredposition.
3. Tighten the side handle by turning itclockwise.
To Change Sides
For right-hand users: Slide the side handle clamp over the
chuck, handle at theleft.
For left-hand users: Slide the side handle clamp over the
chuck, handle at theright.
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.