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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 DCD470 is equipped with the
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anti-rotation
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.
InDICaTOR DIaGnOsIs
sOLUTIOn
OFF
Tool is functioning
normally
Follow all warnings and instructions
when operating the tool.
SOLID
E-Clutch® System
has been activated
(ENGAGED)
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
Top Handle (Fig. D)
A fixed top handle
4
is provided for carrying the tool and for
use as an additional handle.
Side Handle (Fig. E)
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.
The two position side handle
5
can be assembled into either
side of tool. Thread the side handle
5
directly into threaded
holes
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on desired side. Tighten securely by hand.
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
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battery packs and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE:
Make sure your battery pack
1
is fully charged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
Handle
1. Align the battery pack
1
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. B).
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 release button
2
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Squeeze the tool trigger for three seconds to dissipate the slight
electric charge that may still be in the tool. The worklight may
come on for a brief moment.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some
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battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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.
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.
Speed Selector (Fig. A)
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.
Rotate the speed selector dial
6
to the desired speed:
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.
Variable Speed Trigger (Fig. A)
Depressing the variable speed trigger
7
turns the tool on,
releasing the variable speed trigger turns the tool off. The
variable speed trigger permits speed control—the farther the
trigger is depressed, the higher the speed of the drill.
Forward/Reverse Button (Fig. A)
A forward/reverse button
9
determines the direction of the
tool. It is located in front of the trigger.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger
7
and depress the
forward/reverse button on the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse button on the left
side of the tool. When changing the position of the button, be
sure the trigger is released.
Installing and Removing the Chuck Key
(Fig. F)
Your tool is provided with a chuck key
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that can be stored on
the foot of the tool. To install the chuck key into its holder, slide
the flat head of the handle into the hole as shown. Snap the
handle's shaft into the retention clip on the holder.
To remove the chuck key from its holder, pull the chuck key
handle out of the holder and slip the flat head out of the hole.
nOTE:
To avoid losing the chuck key, do not store it in any
other orientation.
