DeWalt DCH481 Guide D'utilisation page 11

Fig. E
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Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the side handle,
with the other hand on the main handle. Hold tool firmly
with both hands to control the twisting action of the drill.
Fig. F
E-Clutch® System (Fig. G)
The D WALT E-Clutch® system senses the motion of the
e
tool and reduces the motor torque to a manageable level
if necessary. The E-Clutch® indicator
indicate status.
Fig. G
Indicator Diagnosis
OFF Tool is
functioning
normally
SOLID E-Clutch ®
System has
been activated
(ENGAGED)

WARNING: Drill may stall if overloaded causing a
sudden twist. Always expect the stall. Grip the drill
firmly to control the twisting action and avoid injury.
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will illuminate to
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Solution
Follow all warnings and instructions
when operating the tool.
With the tool properly supported,
release trigger. The tool will
function normally when the trigger
is depressed again and the indicator
light will go out
Operation Modes (Fig. H)

WARNING: Do not select the operating mode when
the tool is running.

CAUTION: Never use in Rotary Drilling or Rotary
Hammering mode with a chisel bit in the bit holder.
Personal injury and damage to the the tool may result.
Your tool is equipped with a mode selector dial
select the mode appropriate to desired operation.
symbol Mode
Rotary Drilling
Rotary
hammering
hammering
only
To select an operating mode:
1. Depress the mode selector release button
2. Rotate the mode selector dial so that the arrow points to
the symbol corresponding for the desired mode.
Fig. H
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5
nOTE: The arrow on the mode selector dial
pointing at a mode symbol at all times. There are no
operable positions in between. It may be necessary to briefly
run the motor after having changed from 'hammering only'
to 'rotary' modes in order to align the gears.
Performing an Application (Fig. A, I)

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: Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
1. Choose and install the appropriate chuck, adapter, and/
or bit onto to the tool. Refer to Bit and Bit Holder.
2. Using the mode selector dial
appropriate to desired application. Refer to
Operation Modes.
3. Adjust the side handle
3
English
5 to
Application
Screwdriving
Drilling into steel, wood
and plastics
Drilling into concrete
and masonry
Light chipping
6 .
5 must be
5 , select the mode
as necessary.
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