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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with the rails inside the tool's
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 release button
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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)
Some D
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.
IMPORTanT: When attaching or replacing the belt hook or
magnetic bit holder, use only the screw
sure to securely tighten the screw.
The belt hook
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and magnetic bit holder
attached to either side of the tool using only the screw
provided, to accommodate left- or right- handed users. If the
hook or magnetic bit holder is not desired at all, it can be
removed from the tool.
To move belt hook or magnetic bit holder, remove the screw
that holds it in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be
sure to securely tighten the screw.
Precision Drive
In addition to normal impacting modes, this tool features
Precision Drive which enables greater control in lighter
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is fully charged.
and firmly pull the battery pack
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that is provided. Be
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can be be
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applications to avoid damage to materials or fasteners. It is ideal
for light applications such as cabinet hinge screws or machine
screws. Precision Drive will work as a screwdriver in light
applications, before hesitating as the screw head reaches the
work piece, and then (if required) start a slow controlled impact
to ensure the head ends perfectly flush.
Precision Drive can be customized using the Tool Connect™
app. Refer to Mode Selector table for factory presets.
nOTE: Precision Drive is for light duty screwdriving applications.
If the tool will not drive a fastener in Precision Drive mode,
please select a different mode that does not have Precision
Drive enabled.
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 tool will stop when the trigger switch is fully released.
The variable speed trigger enables you to start the application at
a slow speed. The further you squeeze the trigger, the faster the
tool will operate. For maximum tool life, use variable speed only
for starting holes or fasteners.
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
depress the forward/reverse control button
of the tool.
To select reverse, release the trigger switch
the forward/reverse control button
tool. The centre position of the control button locks the trigger
switch 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.
Quick-Release Chuck (Fig. A, F, G)
WARNING: Use only impact accessories. Non-impact
accessories may break and cause a hazardous condition.
Inspect accessory prior to use to ensure that it con tains
no cracks.
nOTE: The chuck accepts 6.35 mm hex accessories only.
Place the forward/reverse button
position or remove battery pack before changing accessories.
To install an accessory, push accessory to fully insert into
chuck
. The chuck collar does not need to be pulled back to
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lock accessory in place (Fig. F).
To remove an accessory, pull the chuck collar
front of the tool. Remove the accessory (Fig. G).
EnGLIsh
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. To turn the
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determines the direction of
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and
2
on the right side
1
and depress
2
on the left side of the
2
in the lock-off (centre)
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away from the
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