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DC223-XE
DC224-XE
A
B
D
C
E
I
F
G
H
F
G
DC222-XE
FIG. 2
C
LOCKED
UNLOCKED,
REVERSE
UNLOCKED,
FORWARD
To select forward rotation
, release the trigger switch (B) and depress the forward/
reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
A
FIG. 1
B
D
C
E
F
G
I
DC212-XE
DC213-XE
NOTE:
Continuous use in variable speed range is not recommended. It may damage
the switch and should be avoided.
Mode Selector (Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
Never change the mode while the unit is running.
For straight drilling, rotate the mode selector (D) until the arrow points to the drill bit
symbol (F). For rotary hammer, align the arrow with the hammer symbol (G). For
chipping mode (DC223-XE, DC224-XE only) align arrow with the chipping symbol (H).
NOTE:
The mode selector (D) must be in drill, hammer or chipping (DC223-XE,
DC224-XE only) mode at all times. There are no operable positions in between.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. 2)
A forward/reverse control button (C) determines the direction and also serves as a
lock-off button.