DeWalt XR DCD800, Manual

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English

Drill Operation (Fig. A, D)

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.

1.  Turn the collar 

 3 

 to the drill symbol.

2.  Select the desired speed/torque range using the 

gear shifter 

 4 

 to match the speed and torque to the 

planned operation.

3.  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 a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. 
The exceptions are cast iron and brass which should be 
drilled dry.

4.  Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use 

enough pressure to keep drill biting, but do not push hard 
enough to stall the motor or deflect the bit.

5.  Hold tool firmly with both hands to control the twisting 

action of the drill. If model is not equipped with side handle, 
grip drill with one hand on the handle and one hand on the 
battery pack.

CAUTION: 

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.

6. 

iF DRill sTAlls, 

it is usually because it is being overloaded 

or improperly used.

 RElEAsE TRiggER iMMEDiATElY, 

remove drill bit from work, and determine cause of stalling.

DO nOT CliCK TRiggER On AnD OFF in An ATTEMPT 
TO sTART A sTAllED DRill — This CAn DAMAgE 
ThE DRill.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

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 main handle 

 16 

and one hand on the battery pack.

OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING:

 Always observe the safety instructions and 

applicable regulations.

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.

Keyless Single Sleeve Chuck (Fig. C)

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. Always lock off trigger 
switch and remove the battery from the tool when 
changing acces sories.

WARNING:

 Always ensure the bit is secure before starting 

the tool. A loose bit may eject from tool causing possible 
personal injury.

Your tool features a keyless chuck 

 6 

 with one rotating chuck 

sleeve 

 7 

 for one‑handed operation of the chuck. To insert a drill 

bit or other accessory, follow these steps.

1.  Turn tool off and remove the battery pack.
2.  Grasp the black sleeve of the chuck with one hand and 

use the other hand to secure the tool. Rotate the sleeve 
anticlockwise (as viewed from the front) far enough to 
accept the desired accessory.

3.  Insert the accessory about 19 mm into the chuck and 

tighten securely by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise 
with one hand while holding the tool with the other hand. 
Continue to rotate the chuck sleeve until several ratchet 
clicks are heard to ensure full gripping power. 

nOTE: 

Be sure to tighten chuck with one hand on 

can be changed by moving the worklight switch 

 13 

 on the foot 

of tool. In the on setting, the worklight will stay illuminated for 
up to 20 seconds. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the 
worklight will remain on. 

nOTE:

 The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface 

and are not intended to be used as a flashlight.

Spotlight Mode

The spotlight will run for 20 minutes after the trigger switch is 
released. Two minutes before the spotlight will shut off, it will 
flash twice and then dim. To avoid the spotlight shutting off, 
lightly tap the trigger switch.

WARNING:

While using the worklight in medium or 

spotlight mode, do not stare at the light or place the 

drill in a position which may cause anyone to stare 

into the light.

 Serious eye injury could result.

CAUTION:

 When using the tool as a spotlight, be sure 

it is secured on a stable surface where it will not cause a 
tripping or falling hazard.

CAUTION:

 Remove all accessories from the chuck before 

using the drill as a spotlight. Personal injury or property 
damage could result.

Low Battery Warning

When in spotlight mode and the battery is nearing complete 
discharge, the spotlight will flash twice and then dim. After two 
minutes, the battery will be completely discharged and the 
drill will immediately shut down. At this point, replace with a 
fresh battery.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, always have a 

back‑up battery or secondary lighting available if the 
situation warrants it.

the chuck sleeve and one hand holding the tool for 
maximum tightness.

To release the accessory, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.