DeWalt DCH213-XE, Instruction Manual

9

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 4)

WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of injury, never depress the battery release button 

without removing the battery pack. Depressing the battery release button without 

removing the battery pack can result in the battery pack falling out unexpectedly.

NOTE:

 For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged. 

To install the battery pack (G) into the tool handle, align the battery pack with the 

rails inside the tool’s handle and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly 

seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button (H) and firmly pull 

the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the 

charger section of this manual.

NOTE: 

Operating temperature of this tool is -7 ° to +40 °C (19 ° to 104 °F). Using the 

tool outside of this temperature range will decrease the life of the tool. 

G

FIG. 4

H

Shocks – Active Vibration Control (Fig. 1, 2)

For best vibration control, hold the tool with one hand on the main handle (E) and 

the other hand on the side handle (A). Apply just enough pressure so the hammer is 

approximately mid-stroke. The hammer only needs enough pressure to engage the 

internal active vibration control. Applying too much pressure will not make the tool 

drill faster and active vibration control will not engage.

SDS Chuck (Fig. 5)

To insert bit

, insert shank of bit about 19 mm (3/4") into chuck (L). Push and rotate 

bit until it locks in place. The bit will be securely held.

To release bit,

 pull the sleeve (M) back and remove the bit.

FIG. 5

M

L

Drilling (Fig. 2)

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of personal injury, 

ALWAYS

 operate the tool with the 

side handle properly installed. Failure to do so may result in the side handle slipping 

during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold tool with both hands to 

maximize control.

NOTICE: 

If drilling thin material, use a wood “back-up” block to prevent damage to the 

material.
  1.  Turn the mode selector (D) to the drill symbol (I).
  2.  Use sharp drill bits only. For Wood, use twist bits, spade bits, power auger bits 

or hole saws. For Metal, use high-speed steel twist drill bits or hole saws. Use