What is the difference between dc825 and dc827

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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Which of these impact drivers? Thread starter Sage55 Start date Dec 3, Sage55 Well-known member. Okay I'm looking to pull the trigger this weekend on buying an impact driver - maybe with all the X-mas shopping the wife won't notice I believe Dewalt is what I'm going to go with but can't decide which will be the best bet?

Dewalt DC - 1, in-lbs torque or Dewalt DC - 1, in-lbs of torque or Dewalt DC - 1, in-lbs of torque Of the three, the is the cheapest but also the less torque. What would you guys recommend as the best all round impact driver?

Would there be a different model other than the three listed above that you'd suggest? Joined Mar 23, Messages 1, I've used it and it has more than enough guts for most day to day jobs. Click to expand John Well-known member. Use is important here. It's like saying "I need the best wrench set- Do I get the metric or standard?

Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Hammering and drilling operations cause chips to fly. Flying particles can cause permanent eye damage. Wear gloves when touching them. Vibration caused by tool action may be harmful to your hands and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion and limit exposure by taking frequent rest periods.

Residual Risks In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.

These are: — Impairment of hearing — Risk of personal injury due flying particles. Markings on Tool The following pictograms are shown on the tool: Read instruction manual before use.

Wear ear protection. IPM Impact per minute. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution. The Date Code, which also includes the year of manufacture, is printed into the housing surface that forms the mounting joint between tool and battery.

This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord. Do not probe with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result.

Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities.

Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.

Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing. Take it to an authorized service center. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.

Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger. The DE charger accepts 7. These chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be as easy as possible to operate. Danger of electric shock or electrocution. Plug the charger j into an appropriate outlet before inserting battery pack. The charger then automatically switches to the pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.

The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection System engages. If this occurs, place the Li-Ion battery on the charger until it is fully charged. Insert the battery pack h into the charger. The red charging light will blink continuously indicating that the charging process has started. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.

The completion of charge will be indicated by the red light remaining ON continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger. The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.

Then follow charging procedures outlined. Charging Process Refer the table below for the state of charge of the battery pack. Battery packs should be refreshed weekly or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same amount of work. To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in the charger as usual. Leave the battery pack for at least 10 hours in the charger.

Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way i. Damaged battery packs should be returned to service centre for recycling.

Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over. The battery pack can explode in a fire. This does not indicate a failure.

However, if the outer seal is broken: a. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases.

If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek medical attention. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame. Battery Cap fig. Without the protective cap in place, loose metal objects could short circuit the contacts, causing a fire hazard and damaging the battery pack.

Take off the protective battery cap before placing the battery pack in the charger or tool fig. Place the protective cap over the contacts immediately after removing the battery pack from the charger or tool fig. Battery Pack fig. The DC and DC operate on 12 volt battery packs. Storage Recommendations 1.

The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.

For optimum battery performance and life, store battery packs at room temperature when not in use. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under proper conditions, they can be stored for up to 5 years. Labels on Charger and Battery Pack In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels on the charger and the battery pack show the following pictographs: Read instruction manual before use.

Battery charging. Battery charged. Battery defective. Do not expose to water. Have defective cords replaced immediately. The impact function makes this tool particularly useful for driving fasteners in wood, metal and concrete. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. Trigger switch Discard the battery pack with due care for the environment.

Sleeve d. Posted January 5, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Posted January 6, It's just the battery Chippy Posted January 6, Yep the difference is just the battery. Gatorb Posted January 6, Posted January 26, Gatorb Posted January 27, Posted January 27, Join the conversation You can post now and register later. Reply to this topic Insert image from URL. Go to topic listing. Member Statistics 16, Total Members. Newest Member Doron Joined 1 hour ago.

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