DeWalt DCD996 Manual De Instrucciones página 34

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6. Move the locking arm back into place, push the tab back
down so the pin engages the locking arm.
7. The tool is now ready for a lanyard. Refer to Figure D.
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.
Side handle 7 clamps to the front of the gear case and may
be rotated 360° to permit right- or left-hand use. Side handle
must be tightened sufficiently to resist the twisting action
of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be sure to grip the
side handle at the far end to control the tool during a stall.
Installing a Bit or Accessory into a Keyless
Chuck (Fig. H)

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. Always lock off trigger
switch and disconnect tool from power source when
changing acces sories.

WARNING: Always ensure the bit is secure before
starting the tool. A loose bit may eject from tool
causing possible personal injury.
To insert a drill bit or other accessory, follow these steps.
1. Turn tool off and remove battery pack.
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
desired accessory.
3. Insert the accessory about 3/4" (19 mm) into the
chuck 4 and tighten securely by grasping and rotating
the chuck sleeve clockwise with one hand while
holding the tool with the other. When the chuck is
nearly tightened you will hear a clicking sound. After
12-14 clicks the chuck is securely tightened around
the accessory. Your tool is equipped with an automatic
spindle lock mechanism. This allows you to open and
close the chuck with one hand.
Be sure to tighten chuck with one hand on the chuck sleeve
and one hand holding the tool for maximum tightness.
To release the accessory, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
Mode Selection (Fig. A)
The mode selection collar
the correct operating mode depending upon the
planned application.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns
with the arrow.

WARNING: When the mode selection collar is in
the drill or hammerdrill positions, the drill will not
clutch. The drill may stall if overloaded, causing a
sudden twist.
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5 can be used to select
symbol
1-15 Screwdriving (higher number = greater torque)
Speed Selection (Fig. A)
The tool features three speed settings for greater versatility.
NoTE: Do not change speeds when the tool is running.
Always allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changing speed.
• To select speed 1 (highest torque setting), turn the tool
off and permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
the way forward.
• Speed 2 (middle torque and speed setting) is in the
middle position.
• Speed 3 (highest speed setting) is to the rear.
If the tool does not change speeds, confirm that the
speed selector is completely engaged in the forward or
back position.
If trouble shifting gears persists, depress and release the
trigger switch and try again.
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. I)

WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off
position before inserting the battery pack.
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
1. To install the battery pack
the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle
and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. J)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle 17 , with the other hand on the side handle
control the twisting action of the drill.
Mode
Drilling
Hammerdrilling
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into the tool handle, align
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9 and firmly pull the battery
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