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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, 

ensure the screw holding the belt hook is secure.

IMPORTANT: 

When attaching or replacing the belt hook, use only the 

screw (I) that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw.
The belt hook (H) can be be attached to either side of the tool using 

only the screw (I) provided, to accommodate left- or right- handed 

users. If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool. 
To move belt hook, remove the screw (I) that holds the belt hook 

in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to securely 

tighten the screw.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, 

place the forward/reverse button in the lock-off position or 

turn tool off and disconnect 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. 3)

NOTE:

 For best results, make sure

FIG. 3

 

your battery pack is fully charged. 
To install the battery pack (F) into the 

tool handle, align 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.
To remove the battery pack from 

the tool, press the release button (E) 

and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the 

charger as described in the charger section of this manual.

COMPONENTS (Fig. 2)

WARNING: 

Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage 

or personal injury could result.

  A. Trigger switch
  B. Forward/reverse button
 C. Chuck collar
  D. 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex  

quick-release chuck

  E. Battery release button

  F. Battery pack
 G. Worklight
 H. Belt hook (optional accessory)
  I. Mounting screw
  J. Main handle
  K. Mode selector

INTENDED USE

These impact drivers are designed for professional impact screwdriving 

applications. The impact function makes this tool particularly useful for 

driving fasteners in wood, metal and concrete. 

DO NOT

 use under 

wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
These impact drivers are professional power tools. 

DO NOT

 let 

children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when 

inexperienced operators use this tool.

Belt Hook (Optional Accessory) (Fig. 2)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, 

place the forward/reverse button in the lock-off position or 

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: Drop Hazard. To reduce the risk of serious 

personal injury,

 

DO NOT 

use the belt hook for tethering or securing 

the tool to a person or object during use when elevated.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,

 

DO 

NOT 

suspend tool overhead or suspend objects from the belt hook. 

ONLY

 hang tool’s belt hook from a work belt. 

Summary of Contents for DCF887B

Page 1: ...and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents b Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes c Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY a Power tool plugs must match the outlet Nev...

Page 2: ...fically designated battery packs Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire 3 PERSONAL SAFETY a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury b Use ...

Page 3: ...als WARNING Use of this tool can generate and or disperse dust which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury Always use NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection c When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the batter...

Page 4: ...ger that has received a sharp blow been dropped run over or damaged in any way e g pierced with a nail hit with a hammer stepped on Damaged battery packs should be returned to the service center for recycling WARNING Fire hazard Do not store or carry the battery pack so that metal objects can contact exposed battery appropriate for the dust exposure Direct particles away from face and body WARNING...

Page 5: ...t CAUTION Burn hazard To reduce the risk of injury charge only DeWALT rechargeable battery packs Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and property damage terminals For example do not place the battery pack in aprons pockets tool boxes product kit boxes drawers etc with loose nails screws keys etc Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery...

Page 6: ...ng dust metal chips steel wool aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from the charger cavities Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity Unplug the charger before attempting to clean DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in this manual The charger and battery pack are specif...

Page 7: ...e outlet before attempting any cleaning This will reduce the risk of electric shock Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together The charger is designed to operate on standard 120V household electrical power Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage This does not apply to the vehicular charger Chargers Your tool uses a DeWALT charger Be sure ...

Page 8: ... return to maximum charge rate even if the battery pack warms 4 If the battery pack does not charge properly a Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance HOT COLD DELAY DCB101 DCB102 DCB103 These chargers have a hot cold delay feature When the charger detects a battery that is too hot or too cold it automatically starts a delay suspending charging The red light flashes ...

Page 9: ... pack 6 Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as but not limited to grinding dust metal chips steel wool aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity Unplug the charger before attempting to clean 7 Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any o...

Page 10: ...k out of the tool handle Insert it into the charger as described in the charger section of this manual COMPONENTS Fig 2 WARNING Never modify the power tool or any part of it Damage or personal injury could result A Trigger switch B Forward reverse button C Chuck collar D 1 4 6 35 mm hex quick release chuck E Battery release button F Battery pack G Worklight H Belt hook optional accessory I Mountin...

Page 11: ...sipate 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 4 Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack The fuel gauge is an indication of approximate levels of charge remaining in the battery pack according to t...

Page 12: ...ill operate For maximum tool life use variable speed only for starting holes or fasteners NOTE Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended It may damage the switch and should be avoided Forward Reverse Control Button Fig 2 A forward reverse control button B determines the direction of the tool and also serves as a lock off button To select forward rotation release the trigger switch ...

Page 13: ...itch to stop operation Always check torque with a torque wrench as the fastening torque is affected by many factors including the following Voltage Low voltage due to a nearly discharged battery will reduce fastening torque Accessory size Failure to use the correct accessory size will cause a reduction in fastening torque Bolt size Larger bolt diameters generally require higher fastening torque Fa...

Page 14: ...ories Non impact accessories may break and cause a hazardous condition Inspect accessory prior to use to ensure that it con tains no cracks Repairs The charger and battery pack are not serviceable To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a DeWALT factory service center a DeWALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel ...

Page 15: ...for any injury caused by tampering and may prosecute warranty fraud to the fullest extent permitted by law 90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DeWALT Power Tool Laser or Nailer for any reason you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund no questions asked LATIN AMERICA This warranty does not app...

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