
Installing the side handle on your DEWALT DWD520 or DWD525 hammerdrill is essential for safe and effective use. Here's a step-by-step guide: First, locate the side handle, which comes included with your hammerdrill. It's designed to give you better control and stability. Next, position the side handle around the front of the gear case. You can rotate it a full 360 degrees, making it suitable for both right- and left-handed users. Now, secure the side handle by pushing it towards the back until the slots on the handle's lip line up and fully engage with the tabs on the underside of the gear case. Finally, clamp the side handle tightly by turning it clockwise. This ensures the handle is firmly in place and won't move while you're working. Following these steps will help you properly install the side handle, boosting your safety and control when using your DEWALT hammerdrill.


