
Description
Achieve the power needed to add holes to wood, steel and masonry with the Dewalt 7.8-amp hammer drill. A lightweight design and a two-finger trigger make it a comfortable tool to operate. Choose between two modes to meet the needs of each application. This electric hammer drill also includes a rotating side handle and a depth rod for added control and accuracy.
- 8.5 Amp motor provides high performance and overload protection
- Dual mode: hammerdrill/drill for wood, steel, or masonry applications
- Lightweight design (4.3 lbs.) for extended use and less user fatigue
- Two-finger trigger for increased comfort
- 360-Degree side handle with depth rod offers greater control, versatility, and increased depth accuracy
- Variable speed allows for precise hole placement on work surface
- Optimal drilling applications in concrete from 3/16-in to 3/8-in, Maximum drilling applications in concrete of 1/2-in
- Drilling applications in wood up to 1-1/4; Drilling applications in steel up to 1/2-in
- Provides high performance and overload protection
Product specifications
Accessories Included
Yes
Amperage
8.5
App Compatibility
No
Bare Tool
No
Base Warranty Labor(Months)
36
Base Warranty Parts(Months)
36
Battery Amp Hours
0
Battery Recharge Time(min)
0
Battery Type
N/A
Battery Voltage
N/A
Battery Warranty
N/A
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
Brushless
No
Case Included
No
Charger Included
No
Chuck Type
Keyed
Color/Finish Family
Yellow
Cord Length(cm)
243.84
Cord Length(ft)
8.0
Cordless
No
File/Certification Number
TBD
Forward and Reverse Switch Included
No
Maximum BPM
46000
Maximum Chuck Size
1/2-in
Maximum RPM
2700
Number of Batteries Included
0
Number of Clutch Settings
0
Package Contents
360 Degree Side Handle, Depth Rod, Chuck key with holder, hammerdrill
Safety Listing
UL safety listing
Settings
1.0
Side Handle Included
Yes
Smart Compatible
No
Sub-Brand
N/A
Tool Height(cm)
31.75
Tool Height(in)
12.5
Tool Height(mm)
317.5
Tool Length(cm)
29.21
Tool Length(in)
11.5
Tool Length(mm)
292.1
Tool Power Output
650 UWO
Tool Warranty
3-year limited
Tool Weight(kg)
1.95048
Tool Weight(lbs.)
4.3
Tool Width(cm)
9.03097
Tool Width(in)
3.5555
Tool Width(mm)
90.3097
Variable Speed
No
Variable Speed Trigger Included
No
Warranty
3-year limited
Wi-Fi Compatibility
No
Works with Android
No
Works with iOS
No
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Overall, I am happy with my purchase, and I think this is a pretty good drill, espeially for the price. I have only used it twice, and it got both jobs done. However, it did seem to struggle with one of the jobs I was using it for, and it was getting pretty hot by the time I was finished. If you are going to demand a lot out of a drill, or use it for some heavy duty jobs, you should probably go with a more powerful model. If you are just going to use it for an occassional project or light to medium duty use, this drill should work fine.
Date published: 2014-07-13
Rated 5 out of
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Afif from
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I recently bought this from Lowes and I am amazed how much power it is packed with. I have used 12V battery powered drill before, and this one would blow the 12V one out of water. It can drill a hole in cinder blocks within seconds. Somewhere around 10 seconds to be exact. One drawback is that it didn't came with a carrying case. And dewalt apparently doesn't sell just the carrying case though. Other than that I cant complain about this drill. Great for DIY projects and great value for the money.
Date published: 2014-05-22
Rated 4 out of
5
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Veehb from
Problem with depth rod
Bought this hammer drill to install 4.5 inch long 1/4" Tapcon bolts in a cinder block wall. It drilled the holes nicely and quickly. I was also able to drive the Tapcon Bolts into the wall with ease using the drill. But, I needed to use the included depth gauge rod. It only will work with the removable handle set at two locations, both parallel to the drill handle (below or above the drill). When the handle is set to 90 degrees from the main handle, the depth gauge rod hits the motor housing. I find having the handle parallel to the main handle makes drilling more difficult.
I found the keyed chuck awkward to use. Wish it had a keyless chuck. Didn't think about this when I bought the drill.
Date published: 2013-06-01
Rated 1 out of
5
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Kevin from
Poor quality for Dewalt
I have many Dewalt tools, but this one doesn't make the cut. I purchased this and it ended up burning up within the first 30 min. I returned it and got a new one. Used it about 6-10 time over the last year. It gets very hot if you use it for more then 5 min. Then two of the 4 bolts the hold the housing together broke. After calling Dewalt, they said I could take it to their service center one hour away, but I would probably be charged since it was about a year since I purchased it. This product definitely has some design issues.
Date published: 2016-11-13
Rated 3 out of
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Boris from
This one is going back to the store.
I needed to put some concrete anchors in the basement wall, so I got this drill in local Lowes.
With a right bit, it goes through concrete well (got seven holes out of eight, number 8 must've hit a hard rock - it just won't budge). The noise level was low, and there wasn't much dust.
After drilling holes, I started installing the anchors. The plastic bit went in easily, so I used the drill as a screw-driver to screw the metal screws into the plastic. Nope, this drill won't work as a screw driver. No power at all at low RPM. I use my drills a lot on low RPMs, so I can't have this.
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by
KennyD from
Easily met immediate Masonry drilling needs
I purchased the Dewalt DW511 to drill 2 inch diameter holes through seven inch cement walls. Coupled with a Lenox masonry hole saw, the drill performed flawlessly.
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