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E-Clutch® System (Fig. G)
The D
WALT E-Clutch® system senses the motion of the
e
tool and reduces the motor torque to a manageable level
if necessary. The E-Clutch® indicator
indicate status.
Fig. G
Indicator
Diagnosis
OFF
Tool is
functioning
normally
SOLID
E-Clutch
®
System has
been activated
(ENGAGED)
WARNING: Drill may stall if overloaded causing a
sudden twist. Always expect the stall. Grip the drill
firmly to control the twisting action and avoid injury.
Operation Modes (Fig. H)
WARNING: Do not select the operating mode when
the tool is running.
CAUTION: Never use in Rotary Drilling or Rotary
Hammering mode with a chisel bit in the bit holder.
Personal injury and damage to the the tool may result.
Your tool is equipped with a mode selector dial
select the mode appropriate to desired operation.
symbol
Mode
Rotary Drilling
Rotary
hammering
hammering
only
To select an operating mode:
1. Depress the mode selector release button
2. Rotate the mode selector dial so that the arrow points to
the symbol corresponding for the desired mode.
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11
will illuminate to
11
solution
Follow all warnings and instructions
when operating the tool.
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
5
to
application
Screwdriving
Drilling into steel, wood
and plastics
Drilling into concrete
and masonry
Light chipping
6
.
Fig. H
6
5
NoTE: The arrow on the mode selector dial
pointing at a mode symbol at all times. There are no
operable positions in between. It may be necessary to briefly
run the motor after having changed from 'hammering only'
to 'rotary' modes in order to align the gears.
Performing an Application (Fig. A, I)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, ALWAYS ensure workpiece is anchored or
clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood
"back-up" block to prevent damage to the material.
WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
1. Choose and install the appropriate chuck, adapter, and/
or bit onto to the tool. Refer to Bit and Bit Holder.
2. Using the mode selector dial
appropriate to desired application. Refer to
Operation Modes.
3. Adjust the side handle
Fig. I
6
3
10
4. Place the bit/chisel on the desired location.
5. Depress the trigger switch
the trigger switch, the faster the tool will operate. For
maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting
holes or fasteners.
NoTE: Depending on your tool, depressing the trigger
switch activates a worklight
the immediate work surface. Refer to Components. The
worklight will automatically turn off shortly after the
trigger switch is released. The worklight is not intended
to be used as a flashlight.
6. To stop the hammer, release the switch.
5
must be
5
, select the mode
3
as necessary.
4
4
. The farther you depress
10
designed to illuminate