Dewalt DWE1014 Instruction Manual - Page 2

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Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than

10% will cause loss of power and overheating. D

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WALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does

not operate, check power supply.

COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)

WARNING:

Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could

result.

A. Variable speed trigger switch

E. Cord protector with key holder

B. Lock-on button

F. Cord set

C. Forward/reverse button

G. Main handle

D. Chuck

INTENDED USE

This heavy-duty V.S.R. drill is designed for professional drilling.

DO NOT

use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

These heavy-duty drills are professional power tools.

DO NOT

let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced

operators use this tool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making

repairs.

An accidental start-up can cause injury.

Forward/Reverse Lever (Fig. 1)

The forward/reverse lever (C) is used for withdrawing bits from tight holes and removing screws.

It is located above the trigger switch.

To reverse the motor, release the trigger switch FIRST and then push the lever to the right

(viewed when holding the drill in the operating position).

After any reversing operations, return lever to forward position.

OPERATION



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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.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to tighten or loosen 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 occur.

Trigger Switch (Fig. 1)

To start the drill, depress the trigger switch; to stop the drill, release the trigger switch.

NOTE:

Use lower speeds for starting holes without a center punch, drilling in metal or plastics,

driving screws or drilling ceramics. Higher speeds are better for drilling wood and composition

boards and using abrasive and polishing accessories.

VARIABLE SPEED

A variable speed trigger switch (A) permits speed control—the farther the trigger is depressed,

the higher the speed of the drill.

For continuous operation, depress fully and hold the variable speed trigger switch, press the

lock-on button (B) in, then release the switch.

Do not lock the switch on when drilling by hand so that you can instantly release the trigger

switch if the bit binds in the hole.

The lock-on button (B) is for use only when the drill is mounted in a drill press stand or otherwise

held stationary.

To stop continuous operation, press the switch briefly and release it. Always switch the tool off

when work is finished and before unplugging.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. 1, 2)

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,

ALWAYS

use proper hand position

as shown in Figure 2.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,

ALWAYS

hold securely in

anticipation of a sudden reaction.

Proper hand position requires one hand under the the housing, with the other hand on the main

handle (G).

Drilling

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.

1. Use sharp drill bits only. For WOOD, use twist drill bits, spade bits, power auger bits, or hole

saws. For METAL, use steel 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.

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 stalling.

DO NOT CLICK TRIGGER ON AND OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO START A

STALLED DRILL — THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DRILL.

5. To minimize stalling or breaking through the material, reduce pressure on drill and ease the

bit through the last fractional part of the hole.

6. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled hole. This will help prevent

jamming.

7. 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.

DRILLING IN METAL

Start drilling with slow speed and increase to full power while applying firm pressure on the tool.

A smooth even flow of metal chips indicates the proper drilling rate. Use a cutting lubricant when

drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be drilled dry.

NOTE:

Large [5/16" (8 mm) to 1/2" (13 mm)] holes in steel can be made easier if a pilot hole

[5/32" (4 mm) to 3/16" (5 mm)] is drilled first.

DRILLING IN WOOD

Start drilling with slow speed and increase to full power while applying firm pressure on the tool.

Holes in wood can be made with the same twist drills used for metal. These bits may overheat

unless pulled out frequently to clear chips from the flutes. Work that is apt to splinter should be

backed up with a block of wood.

Keyed Chuck (Fig. 1, 3, 4)

The DWE1014 features a keyed chuck (D).

TO INSERT A DRILL BIT OR OTHER ACCESSORY

1. Open the chuck jaws by turning collar by hand and insert the shank of the bit about 19 mm

(3/4") into chuck. Tighten the chuck collar by hand.

2. 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 release the bit, turn the chuck counterclockwise in just one hole, then loosen the chuck by

hand.

REMOVAL OF KEYED CHUCK (FIG. 3)

Tighten the chuck around the shorter end of a hex key. Using a soft hammer, strike the key

sharply in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front of the tool. This will loosen

the chuck so that it can be removed by hand.

KEYED CHUCK INSTALLATION (FIG. 4)

Screw the chuck on by hand as far as it will go. Insert the shorter end of a hex key and strike it

in the clockwise direction with a soft hammer.

MAINTENANCE



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Cleaning

WARNING:

Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week.

To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when

performing this.

WARNING:

Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts

of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth

dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse

any part of the tool into a liquid.

Motor Brushes

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WALT uses an advanced brush system which automatically stops the drill when the brushes

wear out. This prevents serious damage to the motor. New brush assemblies are available at

authorized D

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WALT service centers. Always use identical replacement parts.

Lubrication

Self-lubricating bearings are used in the tool and periodic relubrication is not required. In the

unlikely event that service is ever needed, take your tool to an authorized service location.

Accessories

WARNING:

Since accessories, other than those offered by D

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WALT, have not been tested

with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk

of injury, only D

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WALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer

or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact

D

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WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-D

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WALT

(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of injury, the following accessories should be used only in sizes

up to the maximums shown in the table below.

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES

DWE1014

CHUCK CAPACITY

3/8" (10 mm)

BITS, METAL DRILLING

3/8" (10 mm)

WOOD, FLAT BORING

1" (25 mm)

Repairs

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including

brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by a D

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WALT factory service center,

a D

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WALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. Always use identical

replacement parts.

Three Year Limited Warranty

D

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WALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for

three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal

wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit

www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D

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WALT (1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not apply to

accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This

warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain

states or provinces.

In addition to the warranty, D

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WALT tools are covered by our:

1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

D

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WALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time

during the first year after purchase.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your D

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WALT Power Tool, Laser, or

Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt

for a full refund – no questions asked.

LATIN AMERICA:

This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products

sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call

the local company or see website for warranty information.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT:

If your warning labels become illegible or are

missing, call 1-800-4-D

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WALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

A

B

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F

G

C

A

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

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