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output torque to meet the requirement up to the maximum
capacity of the motor and gear system.
Bracing the Tool (Fig. B)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold or brace the tool securely in
anticipation of a sudden reaction.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, NEVER brace the tool against the battery pack.
With hands in the proper hand position (also refer to Fig. H),
brace the tool as shown in Figure B.
The bit rotates clockwise when the tool is in the forward
position and counterclockwise when the tool is in the
reverse position. Using proper hand position, brace the side
handle
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or tool body against a stud for better support.
Fig. B
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REVERsE
Clutch
The DCD471 is equipped with a mechanical slip clutch.
The clutch is active when the low speed (1) is selected.
When the bit or cutter bites into the workpiece, the clutch
will slip and a ratcheting sound will be heard. Release the
trigger. Continued clutching of the tool will reduce the life
of this feature.`
E-Clutch® System (Fig. A)
The DCD471 is equipped with the D
E-Clutch® System. This feature senses the motion of the
tool and shuts the tool down if necessary. The red LED
indicator
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illuminates when the E-Clutch® System
is engaged.
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Top Handle (Fig. C)
A fixed top handle
for use as an additional handle.
FORWARD
Side Handle (Fig. D)
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The two position side handle
either side of tool. Thread the side handle directly into
threaded holes
by hand.
Speed Selector (Fig. A)
WALT anti-rotation
e
Rotate the speed selector knob
1 (·) = low speed (high torque)
2 (··) = high speed (low torque)
nOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing speeds,
you may hear a click on start up. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
inDiCATOR DiAgnOsis
OFF
Tool is functioning
normally
SOLID
E-Clutch® System
has been activated
(ENGAGED)
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is provided for carrying the tool and
Fig. C
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
always operate the tool with the side handle properly
installed and tightened. 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.
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on desired side. Tighten securely
Fig. D
NOTICE: Risk of tool damage. Do not rotate the speed
selector lever while the drill is running or coasting,
damage may occur to the tool.
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
can be assembled into
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to the desired speed: