ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury. Exception—Tool Connect™
functions require battery to be installed.
WARNING: Use only D
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B, C)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the
Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
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handle (Fig. C).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
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WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button.
A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Belt Hook and Magnetic Bit Holder (Fig. A)
(Optional Accessories)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool's belt hook to hang the
tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook for
tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during
use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects
from the belt hook.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook is secure.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage, DO NOT use the belt hook to hang the drill
while using as a spotlight.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
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and firmly pull the
IMPORTanT: When attaching or replacing the belt hook
magnetic bit clip
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, use only the screw
sure to securely tighten the screw.
The belt hook
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and magnetic bit clip
to either side of the tool using only the screw
to accommodate left- or right- handed users. If the hook or
magnetic bit clip is not desired at all, it can be removed from
the tool.
To move belt hook or magnetic bit clip, remove the screw
that holds it in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be
sure to securely tighten the screw.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch
tool off, release the trigger switch. Your tool is equipped with
a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger switch is
fully released.
nOTE: Continuous use in variable speed range is not
recommended. It may damage the switch and should
be avoided.
Forward/Reverse Control Button (Fig. A)
A forward/reverse control button
the tool and also serves as a lock-off button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger switch and press
the forward/reverse control button on the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, press the forward/reverse control button on
the left side of the tool.
The centre 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.
Torque Adjustment Collar (Fig. A, E–G)
Your tool has an adjustable torque screwdriver mechanism for
driving and removing a wide array of fastener shapes and sizes
and in some models, a hammer mechanism for drilling into
masonry. Circling the collar
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and on some models, a hammer symbol. These numbers are
used to set the clutch to deliver a torque range. The higher the
number on the collar, the higher the torque and the larger the
fastener which can be driven. To select any of the numbers,
rotate until the desired number aligns with the arrow.
WARNING: When the torque adjustment collar is in the
drill or hammerdrill positions, the drill will not clutch. The
drill may stall if overloaded, causing a sudden twist.
Dual Range Gearing (Fig. A, E–G)
WARNING: Tool Connect™ allows for the speed of the drill
to be configured to values lower than the rating on the
tool label. If you are unsure of the current configuration,
press the selector mode button
tool to the Home Setting as described on the label and
this manual.
EnGLIsh
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that is provided. Be
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can be be attached
provided,
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. To turn the
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determines the direction of
are numbers, a drill bit symbol,
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(Fig D) to set the
or
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