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2. Grasp the black sleeve of the chuck with one hand
and use the other hand to secure the tool. Rotate the
sleeve counterclockwise far enough to accept the
desiredaccessory.
3. Insert the accessory about 19 mm into the chuck and
tighten securely by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise with
one hand while holding the tool with the other. Your tool is
equipped with an automatic spindle lock mechanism. This
allows you to open and close the chuck with onehand.
Be sure to tighten chuck with one hand on the chuck sleeve and
one hand holding the tool for maximumtightness.
To release the accessory, repeat steps 1 and 2above.
Speed Selection (Fig. A)
The tool features two speed settings for greaterversatility.
NOTE: Do not change speeds when the tool is running.
Always allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changingspeed.
1. To select speed 1 (high torque setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
7
back (away
from thechuck).
2. To select speed 2 (high speed setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
7
forward (toward
thechuck).
If the tool does not change speeds, confirm that the speed
selection switch is completely engaged in the forward or
backposition.
Mode Selection (Fig. A)
The mode selection collar
6
can be used to select the correct
operating mode depending upon the plannedapplication.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns with
thearrow.
Symbol Mode
Drilling
1–15 Screwdriving (higher number = greater torque)
Hammerdrilling (DCD709 only)
Variable Speed Trigger and Forward/Reverse
Control Button (Fig. A, E)
The drill is turned on and off by pulling and releasing the
variable speed trigger
4
. The farther the trigger is depressed,
the higher the speed of the drill. Your tool is equipped with
a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger switch is
fullyreleased.
A forward/reverse control button
5
determines the rotational
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock-offbutton.
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger and depress
the forward/reverse control button on the right side of
thetool.
• To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control
button on the left side of thetool.
NOTE: 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 isreleased.
NOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
beavoided.
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 aproblem.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
3
and one hand on the batterypack.
Worklight (Fig. A)
There is a worklight
8
located on the foot of the tool. The
worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed.
When the trigger is released, the worklight will stay illuminated
for up to 20seconds.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as aflashlight.
Performing an Application (Fig. A, D)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or clampedfirmly.
WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
ofrotation.
Prior to performing work:
• Set the speed selector
7
. Refer to SpeedSelection.
• Install the appropriate bit or accessory into the chuck. Refer
to Installing a Bit or Accessory into a KeylessChuck.
WARNING:
• Do not use this tool to mix or pump easily combustible
or explosive fluids (benzine, alcohol,etc.).
• Do not mix or stir flammable liquids
labeledaccordingly.