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such marks by D
WALT is under license. Other trademarks and
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trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
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Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Visible radiation. Do not stare into light.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
18
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2021 XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Components
Trigger switch
1
Forward/reverse control button
2
Torque adjustment collar
3
Gear shifter
4
Worklight
5
Keyless chuck
6
Chuck sleeve
7
Battery pack
8
Battery release button
9
Main handle
10
Intended Use
These drills/drivers/hammerdrills are designed for professional
drilling, percussion drilling and screwdriving applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These drills/drivers/hammerdrills are professional power tools.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
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Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. C).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
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. B)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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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
15
. 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. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the variable speed
trigger switch
1
. 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. A)
A forward/reverse control button
the tool and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and
depress the for ward/re verse control button on the right side of
the tool.
To select reverse, release the trigger switch and depress the
forward/reverse control button on the left side of the tool.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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7
is fully charged.
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and firmly pull the
2
determines the direction of