• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and bal-
ance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
_, with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•m Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing
4.a=... Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
"_ condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on anoth-er tool.
_1_ Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or mainte-
_ the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
,e= ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
"_ • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
_ cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
_ make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
_._ _ chips to fly. Flying particles can cause permanent eye damage.
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-- --_,. z_ CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL when drilling or driving into
r_ *- P" walls, floors or areas where live electrical wires may be encountered. Hold the tool only by insulat-
_ &'" _ Z_CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions
I_) _,, and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
E "i_ d} _1_ _WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con-
t__ _ rive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
_ struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
_.,_ _ _._" E • ,eadfromlead-basedpaints,
(_._..___ Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries, dependingonhowoftenyoudothistypeofwork. To
DEWALT industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286
(APR03) Form No. 613712-00 D21007 Copyright©2003
The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color
scheme; the "D" shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box con-
figuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL,
CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
z_ WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci-
dents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. ff the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation []
eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply
system.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace dam-
aged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Volts
120V
240V
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6
6 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 16
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury,
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orjewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
AWG
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12 Not Recommended
SERVICE
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in
nance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
DRILLS
• Wear safety goggles or other eye protection. Hammering and drilfing operations cause
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. This will enable better control of the
tool.
ed grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill or drive into a live wire.
• crystalfine silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscop-
ic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V.......................... volts
A .......................... amperes
Hz ........................ hertz
W ........................ watts
min ...................... minutes
"_ ........................ alternating current
.... . ................... direct current
no ........................ no load speed
[] .......................... Class II Construction
.../min .................. revolutions or reciprocation per minute
........................ earthing terminal
........................ safety alert symbol
Motor Brushes
DEWALT uses an advanced brush system which automatically stops the drill when the brush-
es wear out. This prevents serious damage to the motor.
Switches (Figure 1)
To start the drill, depress the trigger switch; to stop the drill, release the trigger.
A variable speed trigger switch (A) permits speed control--the farther the trigger is depressed,
the higher the speed of the drill.
NOTE: Use lower speeds for starting holes without a center punch, drilling in metal or plas-
tics, driving screws or drilling ceramics. Higher speeds are better for drilling wood and com-
position boards and using abrasive and polishing accessories.
The reversing lever (B) 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. After any reversing operations, return lever to forward posi-
tion.
OPERATION
Drilling
1. Always unplug the drill when attaching or changing bits or accessories.
2. Use sharp drill bits only. For wood, use twist drill bits, spade bits, power auger bits, or hole
saws. For metal, use high speed steel twist drill bits or hole saws. For masonry, such as
brick, cement, cinder block, etc., use carbide-tipped bits.
3. Be sure the material to be drilled is anchored or clamped firmly. When drilling thin materi-
al, use a wood "back-up" block to prevent damage to the material.
4. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough pressure to keep drill bit-
ing, but do not push hard enough to stall the motor or deflect the bit.
5. Hold tool firmly to control the twisting action of the drill.
6. Overloading and improper use may cause the drill to stall. If the drill stalls, release the trig-
ger immediately remove drill bit from work, and determine cause of stalling. Do not click
the trigger off and on in an attempt to start the drill -- this can damage the drill.
7. To minimize stalling or breaking through the material, reduce the pressure on drill and ease
the bit through the last fractional part of the hole.
8. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled hole. This will help pre-
vent jamming.
9. Because of the variable speed switch, 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
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are cast iron and brass which
should be drilled dry. The cutting lubricants that work best are sulfurized cutting oil or lard oil;
bacon-grease will also serve the purpose.
DRILLINGINWOOD
Holesinwoodcanbemadewiththesametwistdrillsusedformetal.Thesebitsmayover-
heatunlesspulledoutfrequentlytoclearchipsfromtheflutes.Forlargerholes,usepower
drillwoodbits.Workthatisapttosplintershouldbebackedupwithablockofwood.
DRILLINGINMASONRY
Usecarbidetippedmasonrybitsatlowspeeds.Keepevenforceonthedrillbutnotsomuch
thatyoucrackthebrittlematerials.Asmooth,evenflowofdustindicatestheproperdrilling
rate.
Bubble Level (Figure 2)
Your drill is equipped with a bubble level (C) that assists you in drilling level holes.
For horizontal drilling, tilt the drill up or down as required so that the bubble floats in the cen-
ter of the parallel lines drawn on the glass. When the bubble is centered between the lines,
the drill is level.
For vertical drilling, align the drill so that the bubble floats in the center of the bull's-eye, (D).
To assure accuracy, first place a level on your work piece and position it so that it is level.
Then, when the drill reads level, the two will be aligned. (Any bubble level can only indicate
level to the earth's surface).
NOTE: The level is filled with mineral oil that may cause minor skin irritation when contacted.
If the level breaks and this fluid gets on your skin, rinse thoroughly with water. If any liquid gets
in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and call a physician immediately.
Keyless Chuck (D21008, D21009)
Your tool features a keyless chuck for greater convenience. To insert a drill bit or other acces-
sory, follow the steps listed below.
1. Unplug the drill.
2. Grasp the rear half of the chuck with one hand and use your other hand to rotate the front
half counterclockwise, as shown in Figure 4. Rotate far enough so that the chuck opens
sufficiently to accept the desired accessory.
3. Insert the bit or other accessory about 3/4" into the chuck and tighten securely by holding
the rear half of the chuck and rotating the front portion in the clockwise direction. When the
chuck is nearly tightened, you will hear a clicking sound. After 4-6 clicks, the chuck is
securely tightened around the accessory.
4. To release the accessory, repeat step 2 listed above.
Z_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.
Keyless Chuck Removal (D21008, D21009)
Turn off and unplug the drill before making any adjustments. Tighten the chuck around
the shorter end of a hex key (not supplied) of 1/4" or greater size. Using a soft hammer or
piece of wood, strike the longer end in the counterclockwise direction, as shown in Figure 4.
This will loosen the chuck so that it can be unscrewed by hand.
Chuck Installation
Screw the chuck on by hand as far as it will go. Tighten the chuck around the shorter end of
a 1/4" or larger hex key (not supplied) strike the longer end in the clockwise direction with a
soft hammer, as shown in Figure 5.
Using the Keyed Chuck (D21002)
Open the chuck jaws by turning collar with by hand and insert the shank of the bit about 3/4" into
chuck. Tighten the chuck collar by hand. 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
Turn off and unplug the drill before making any adjustments. Tighten the chuck around
the shorter end of a hex key (not supplied) of 1/4" or greater size. Strike the key sharply in the
counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front of the tool as shown in figure 7. This
will loosen the chuck so that it can be removed by hand.
Keyed Chuck Installation
Screw the chuck on by hand as far as it will go. Insert the shorter end of a hex key (not sup-
plied) of 1/4" or greater size and strike it in the clockwise direction with a soft hammer, as
shown in Figure 8.
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
When the tool is taken apart for motor brush replacement a small amount of grease should be
added (or redistributed from that remaining in housing) to the gears. The ball bearings used
in this tool are lubricated during manufacture and require no lubrication.
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance, and adjustment should
be performed by DEWALT certified service centers or other qualified service organizations.
These service organizations service DEWALT tools always using DEWALT replacement parts.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local
service center.
If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.,
701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).
Z_CAUTION: The use of any other accessory might be hazardous.) For safety in use, the fol-
lowing accessories should be used only in sizes up to the maximums shown in the table
below.
Maximum Recommended Capacities
DRI LL CAPACITY 3/8"
R.RM. 0-2500
BITS, METAL DRILLING 3/8"
WOOD, FLAT BORING 1"
BITS, MASONRY DRILLING 1/2"
HOLE SAWS 1-1/8"
ACCESSORY MUST BE RATED FOR USE AT SPEED EQUAL TO OR HIGHER THAN
NAMEPLATE R.RM. OF TOOL WITH WHICH IT IS BEING USED.
WIRE WHEEL BRUSHES 4" Diameter Maximum
WIRE CUP BRUSHES 3" Diameter Maximum
BUFFING WHEELS 3" Diameter Maximum
RUBBER BACKING PADS 4-5!8" Diameter Maximum
Full Warranty
DEWALT heavy duty industrial tools are warranted for one year from date of purchase. We will
repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship. For warranty repair
information, call 1-800-4-DEWALT. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage
caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specif-
ic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our:
30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DEWALT heavy duty industrial
tool, simply return it to the participating seller within 30 days for a full refund. Please return the
complete unit, transportation prepaid.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are miss-
ing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT for a free replacement.
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ZLAVERTISSEMENT! Vous devez lire et comprendre toutes les instructions. Le non-
respect, mGme partiel, des instructions ci-apres entraTne un risque de choc electrique, d'in-
cendie et/ou de blessures graves.
AIRE DE TRAVAIL
• Veillez ace que I'aire de travail soit propre et bien _clair_e. Le desordre et le manque de
lumiere favorisent les accidents.
• N'utilisez pas d'outils _lectriques dans une atmosphere explosive, par exemple en
presence de liquides, de gaz ou de poussi_res inflammables. Les outils electriques
creent des etincelles qui pourraient enflammer les poussieres ou les vapeurs.
• Tenez a distance les curieux, les enfants et les visiteurs pendant que vous travaillez
avec un outil _lectrique. IIs pourraient vous distraire et vous faire faire une fausse
manoeuvre.
SI_CURITI_ I_LECTRIQUE
• Les outils a double isolation sont _quip_s d'une fiche polaris_e (une des lames est
plus large que I'autre), qui ne peut se brancher que d'une seule fa¢on dans une prise
polaris_e Ne modiflez pas la fiche de I'outil. La double isolation [] elimine le besoin d'un
cordon d'alimentation a trois ills avec mise a la terre ainsi que d'une prise de courant mise
la terre.
• Evitez tout contact corporel avec des surfaces mises a la terre (tuyauterie, radiateurs,
cuisini_res, r_frig_rateurs, etc.). Le risque de choc electrique est plus grand si votre corps
est en contact avec la terre.
• N'exposez pas les outils _lectriques a la pluie ou a I'eau. La presence d'eau dans un outil
electrique augmente le risque de choc electrique.
• Ne maltraitez pas le cordon. Ne transportez pas I'outil par son cordon etne d_branchez
pas la fiche en tirant sur le cordon. N'exposez pas le cordon a la chaleur, a des huiles,
des ar_tes vives ou a des pi_ces en mouvement. Remplacez imm_diatement un
cordon endommag& Un cordon endommage augmente le risque de choc electrique.
• Lorsqu'on utilise un outil _lectrique a I'ext_rieur, on ne dolt utiliser que des rallonges
con¢ues pour cet usage, comme celles de type W-A ou W, afin de reduire les risques de
choc electrique.
S¢:CURITE DES PERSONNES
• Restez alerte, concentrez-vous sur votre travail et faites preuve de jugement.
N'utilisez pas un outil _lectrique si vous _tes fatigu_ ou sous I'influence de drogues,
d'alcool ou de m_dicaments. Un instant d'inattention suffit pour entra;ner des blessures
graves.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS.
Tension
120 V
240 V
Intensite (A)
Au Au
moins plus
0 6
6 10
10 12
12 16
Calibre minimal des cordons de rallonge
Longueur totale du cordon en pieds
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Calibre moyen de fil(AWG)
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12 Non recommande