Drill Operation - DeWalt DCD700 Original Instructions Manual

the tool. Failure to do this will allow the clutch to slip
while attempting to drill.
Dual Range Gearing (fig. 1, 4)
The dual range feature of your driver/drill allows you to
shift gears for greater versatility.
To select the low speed, high torque setting, turn the
tool off and permit to stop. Slide the gear shifter (d)
forward (towards the chuck). To select the high speed,
low torque setting, turn the tool off and permit to stop.
Slide the gear shifter back (away from chuck).
NOTE: Do not change gears when the tool is running.
If you are having trouble changing gears, make sure
that the dual range gear shifter is either completely
pushed forward or completely pushed back.
Keyless Single Sleeve Chuck (fig. 5)
Your tool features a keyless chuck with one rotating
sleeve for one-handed operation of the chuck. To
insert a drill bit or other accessory, follow these steps.
1. Lock the trigger in the OFF position as previously
described.
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 (3/4") 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.
To release the accessory, repeat step 2 above.
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 when changing
acces sories.
Be sure to tighten chuck with one hand on the chuck
sleeve and one hand holding the tool for maximum
tightness.
CHUCK REMOVAL (FIG. 6)
Turn the adjustment collar to the "drill" position and
gear shifter to position 1 (low speed). Tighten the
chuck around the shorter end of a hex key (not
supplied) of 6.35 mm (1/4") or greater size. Using a
wooden mallet or similar object, strike the longer end
in the clockwise direction, as shown. This will loosen
the screw inside the chuck.
Open chuck jaws fully, insert screwdriver (or Torx
tool if required) into front of chuck between jaws
to engage screw head. Remove screw by turning
clockwise (left-hand-thread). Place hex key in chuck
and tighten, as shown in Figure 6. Using a wooden
mallet or similar object, strike key sharply in the
counterclockwise direction. This will loosen the
chuck so that it can be unscrewed by hand.
CHUCK INSTALLATION (FIG. 7)
Screw the chuck on by hand as far as it will go
and insert screw (left-hand thread). Tighten screw
securely. Tighten the chuck around the shorter end
of a 6.35 mm (1/4") or larger hex key (not supplied)
strike the longer end in the clockwise direction with
a wooden mallet, as shown. Tighten the screw once
again by turning in a counterclockwise direction.

Drill Operation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
personal injury, ALWAYS ensure
workpiece is anchored or clamped
firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood
"back-up" block to prevent damage to
the material.
Turn the collar to the drill bit symbol for drilling. Select
the desired speed/torque range using the gear
shifter to match the speed and torque to the planned
operation.
1. Use sharp drill bits only. For WOOD, use twist
drill bits, spade bits, or hole saws. For METAL,
use high-speed steel (HHS) twist drill bits or
hole saws.
2. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the
bit. Use enough pressure to keep drill biting, but
do not push hard enough to stall the motor or
deflect the bit.
3. Hold tool firmly with both hands to control the
twisting action of the drill.
WARNING: The drill may stall if
overloaded causing a sudden twist.
Always expect the stall. Grip the drill
firmly with both hands to control the
twisting action and avoid injury.
4. IF DRILL STALLS, it is usually because
it is being overloaded or improperly used.
RELEASE TRIGGER IMMEDIATELY, remove
drill bit from work, and determine cause of
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