Package Contents; Maintenance - DeWalt DC725 Instruction Manual

• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it
is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery pack can explode in a fire.
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery
pack cells may occur under extreme usage
or temperature conditions . This does not
indicate a failure.
However, if the outer seal is broken:
a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin,
immediately wash with soap and water for
several minutes.
b. and the battery liquid gets into your eyes,
flush them with clean water for a minimum
of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention. (Medical note: The liquid is
25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.)
Battery Cap (fig. 3)
A protective battery cap is supplied to cover the
contacts of a detached battery pack. Without the
protective cap in place, loose metal objects could
short circuit the contacts, causing a fire hazard and
damaging the battery pack.
1. Take off the protective battery cap before
placing the battery pack in the charger
or tool (Fig. 3A).
2. Place the protective cap over the contacts
immediately after removing the battery pack
from the charger or tool (Fig. 3B).
WARNING: Make sure the protective
battery cap is in place before storing or
carrying a detached battery pack.
Battery pack (fi g. 1)
BATTERY TYPE
Each tool described in this manual uses different battery
platforms within the DEWALT battery system.
Users of existing 12V, 14.4V & 18V batteries can use their
packs on the relevant tools in this manual.
Performance & run time may vary slightly on pack used.
Labels on charger and battery pack
Battery charging.
Battery charged.
Battery defective.
Hot/cold pack delay.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Use only with D WALT battery packs,
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others may burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced
immediately.
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
Do not incinerate the battery pack
NiMH, NiCd+ and Li-Ion.
Charges NiMH and NiCd
battery packs.

Package contents

The package contains:
1 Drill/Hammerdrill
2 Battery packs
1 Charger
1 Kitbox (K version only)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
NOTE : Battery packs and chargers are not included
with N-models.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred during
transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fi g. 1)
INTENDED USE
These drills/drivers/hammerdrills are designed for
professional drilling and screwdriving applications.
a. Trigger switch
b. Forward/reverse button
c. Torque adjustment collar
d. Gear selector
e. Worklight
f. Keyless chuck
g. Battery pack
h. Battery release buttons
Inserting and removing the
battery pack from the tool (fi g . 2)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn tool off
and disconnect battery pack
making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK INTO THE TOOL HANDLE
1. Align the base of the tool with the notch inside
the tool' s handle (fig. 2).
2. Slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until
you hear the lock snap into place.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
1. Press the battery release buttons (h) and firmly
pull the battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
Variable Speed Switch (fi g. 1)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (a).
To turn the 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. 1)
A forward/reverse control button (b) determines the
direction of the tool and also serves as a lock off
button.
To select forward rotation, release the trigger
switch and depress the forward/reverse control
button on the right side of the tool.
To select reverse, depress the forward/reverse
control button on the left side of the tool.
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. 1)
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 (c) are numbers, a drill bit symbol, and in
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.
Dual Range Gearing (fig. 1)
To select the low speed, high torque setting, turn
the tool off and permit to stop. Slide the gear
selector (d) forward (towards the chuck) as shown
in Figure 1.
To select the high speed, low torque setting, turn the
tool off and permit to stop. Slide the gear selector
back (away from chuck).
Worklight (fi g. 1)
There is a worklight (e) located just above the trigger
switch (a). The worklight will be activated when the
trigger switch is squeezed.
Keyless Single Sleeve Chuck (fig. 1)
1. Lock the trigger in the OFF position as
previously described.
2. Grasp the black sleeve of the chuck with one
hand and use the other hand to secure the tool.
Rotate the sleeve counterclockwise 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. Your tool is
equipped with an automatic spindle lock
before
mechanism. This allows you to open and close
the chuck with one hand.
To release the accessory, repeat step 2 above.
Hammerdrill Operation (fi g. 5)
1. Turn the collar (c) to the hammerdrill symbol.
2. Select the high speed setting by sliding the
selector back (away from the chuck).
IMPORTANT: Use carbide-tipped or masonry
bits only.
Screwdriver Operation (fi g. 6)
1. Select the desired speed/torque range using the
dual range gear selector to match the speed
and torque of the planned operation.
2. Turn the torque adjustment collar to the desired
position. Lower numbers indicate lower torque
settings; higher numbers indicate higher torque
settings.

MAINTENANCE

CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect
the charger from the AC outlet before
cleaning. Dirt and grease may be
removed from the exterior of the charger
using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush.
Do not use water or any cleaning
solutions.
Separate collection. This product must
not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when
it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which
were easily done before. At the end of its technical
life, discard it with due care for our environment: