DeWalt DCD708 Original Instructions Manual page 21

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and remove the battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from the
Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack 1
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
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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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.
Belt Hook and Magnetic Bit Holder (Fig. A)
(Optional Accessories)

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ensure the screw holding the belt hook is secure.
IMPORTanT: When attaching or replacing a belt hook or
magnetic bit holder, use only the screw that is provided. Be sure
to securely tighten the screw.
A belt hook 11 and magnetic bit holder
to either side of the tool using only the screw
to accommodate left‑ or right‑handed users. If the hook or
magnetic bit holder is not desired at all, it can be removed from
the tool.
To move belt hook or magnetic bit holder, remove the screw
that holds it in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be
sure to securely tighten the screw.
Installing a Bit or Accessory into a Keyless Chuck
(Fig. D)

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.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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1 is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
2 and firmly pull the battery pack
13 can be attached
12 provided,

WARNING: Always ensure the bit is secure before starting
the tool. A loose bit may eject from tool causing possible
personal injury.
Your tool features a keyless chuck
for one‑handed operation of the chuck. 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 19 mm into the chuck and tighten
securely by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise with one hand
while holding the tool with the other. 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.
Speed Selection (Fig. A)
The tool features two 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.
1. To select speed 1 (high torque setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
the chuck).
2. To select speed 2 (high speed setting), turn the tool off and
permit it to stop. Slide the speed selector
the chuck).
If the tool does not change speeds, confirm that the speed
selection switch is completely engaged in the forward or
back position.
Mode Selection (Fig. A)
The mode selection collar
operating mode depending upon the planned application.
To select, rotate the collar until the desired symbol aligns with
the arrow.
symbol
1–15
Variable Speed Trigger and Forward/Reverse Control
Button (Fig. A, E)
The drill is turned on and off by pulling and releasing the
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variable speed trigger
the higher the speed of the drill. Your tool is equipped with
a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger switch is
fully released.
A forward/reverse control button
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock‑off button.
• To select forward rotation, release the trigger and depress the
forward/reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
• To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse control button
on the left side of the tool.
with one rotating sleeve
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back (away from
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7 forward (toward
can be used to select the correct
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Mode
Drilling
Screwdriving (higher number = greater torque)
Hammerdrilling (DCD709 only)
4 . The farther the trigger is depressed,
determines the rotational
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