Dewalt DCH273B Instruction Manual - Page 13

Worklight Fig. 6, OPERATION, Mode Selector Fig. 4, Forward/Reverse Control Button Fig. 2, 5

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English Mode Selector (Fig. 4) CAUTION: Do not change to drill or hammerdrill mode with a chisel bit in the chuck. Personal injury and damage to tool may result. CAUTION: Never change the mode while the unit is running. For straight drilling, rotate the mode FIG. 4 selector (D) until the arrow points to the drill L bit symbol (J). For rotary hammer mode, align the arrow with the rotary hammer symbol (K). For chipping mode, align arrow D with the chipping symbol (L). NOTE: The mode selector (D) must be in drill, hammer or chipping mode at all times. There are no operable positions K J in between. Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. 2, 5) A forward/reverse control button (C) determines the direction of bit rotation and also serves as a lock-off button. To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch (B) 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. The center position of the control button locks the tool in the off position. When changing the position of the control button, be sure the trigger is released. NOTE: The first time the tool is run after changing the direction of rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. FIG. 5 C UNLOCKED, FORWARD LOCKED UNLOCKED, REVERSE Worklight (Fig. 6) There is a worklight (F) located on the front FIG. 6 of the tool. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed, and will automatically turn off 20 seconds after the trigger switch is released. If the trigger F switch remains depressed, the worklight will remain on. NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight. 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. An accidental start-up can cause injury. 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. 11

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English
FIG. 5
C
LOCKED
UNLOCKED,
REVERSE
UNLOCKED,
FORWARD
Worklight (Fig. 6)
There is a worklight (F) located on the front
FIG. 6
F
of the tool. The worklight is activated
when the trigger switch is depressed, and
will automatically turn off 20 seconds after
the trigger switch is released. If the trigger
switch remains depressed, the worklight
will remain on.
NOTE:
The worklight is for lighting the
immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
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.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
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.
Mode Selector (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
Do not change to drill or hammerdrill mode with a chisel
bit in the chuck. Personal injury and damage to tool may result.
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 (J). For rotary hammer mode,
align the arrow with the rotary hammer
symbol (K). For chipping mode, align arrow
with the chipping symbol (L).
NOTE:
The mode selector (D) must be
in drill, hammer or chipping mode at all
times. There are no operable positions
in between.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. 2, 5)
A forward/reverse control button (C) determines the direction of bit
rotation and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation,
release the trigger switch (B) 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.
The center position of the control button locks the tool in the
off position.
When changing the position of the control button, be
sure the trigger is released.
NOTE:
The first time the tool is run after changing the direction of
rotation, you may hear a click on start up. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
FIG. 4
D
J
K
L