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DRILLING
1.
Always unplug the drill when attaching or changing bits or accessories.
2. Use sharp drill bits only. For WOOD, use twist drill bits, spade bits, power auger
bits, or hole saws. For METAL, use high speed steel twist drill bits or hole saws.
For MASONRY, such as brick, cement, cinder block, etc., use carbide-tipped
bits.
3. Be sure the material to be drilled is anchored or clamped firmly. If drilling thin
material, use a wood “back-up” block to prevent damage to the material.
4.Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep
the drill biting, but do not push hard enough to stall the motor or deflect the bit.
5. Hold the tool firmly to control the twisting action of the drill.
6.
IF THE DRILL STALLS
, it is usually because it is being overloaded or
improperly used.
RELEASE THE TRIGGER IMMEDIATELY
, remove the drill
bit from work, and determine cause of stalling.
DO NOT CLICK TRIGGER OFF
AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO START A STALLED DRILL — THIS CAN
DAMAGE THE DRILL.
7. To minimize stalling or breaking through the material, reduce pressure on drill
and ease the bit through the last fractional part of the hole.
8. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit out of a drilled hole. This will help
prevent jamming.
9. With Variable Speed Drills there is no need to center punch the point to be
drilled. Use a slow speed to start the hole and accelerate by squeezing the
trigger harder when the hole is deep enough to drill without the bit skipping out.
KEYED CHUCKS
Open chuck jaws by turning collar with fingers and insert shank of bit about 3/4"
into chuck. Tighten chuck collar by hand. Place chuck key in each of the three
holes, and tighten in CLOCKWISE direction. It’s important to tighten chuck with
all three holes to prevent slippage. To release bit, turn chuck key
COUNTERCLOCKWISE in just one hole, then loosen the chuck by hand. Any
authorized D
E
WALT service center can install a keyless chuck in place of a
keyed chuck.
OPERATION
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools
are required.
SIDE HANDLE
A side handle may be supplied with your drill. The side handle clamps to the
front of the gear case and can be rotated 360 degrees to permit right or left hand
use.
If a side handle is included with your drill, always use it and hold
the drill with both hands.
