High performance at three speeds (0-2,000 RPM. A transmission made of all metal makes it easier for tools and jobs to go together quickly and last longer.
3-Mod. LED lights up to 20X brighter than the previous model, and XR Li-Ion batteries with a fuel gauge have 33% more capacity than standard packs.
Ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for better bit gripping strength. Heavy-duty 1/2″ ratcheting metal chuck.
LED Spotlight Mode has a 20-minute shut-off feature that lets you keep working in dark or small places for longer.
This cordless power drill/driver has a high-power and high-efficiency brushless motor that can run for up to 57 percent longer than a brushed motor. This drill/driver has a 3-speed transmission to help you get the job done as quickly as possible, as well as a 1/2-inch ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck for better bit gripping strength. Batteries and chargers are not sold together.
After I bought the 990, my DC790’s clutch finally broke down. Used it to the max and loved it. 5 stars all the way around. With the 990, I was hoping to have the same kind of luck. When I opened the new drill, I loved how it felt, how it balanced, and how much power it had. However, because I’m used to the mechanical clutch on my 790, I thought the drill had a bad clutch. I returned it for a replacement, got the second drill and had the same experience. In the end, I found out that the e-clutch is very different from the mechanical one. It’s been a few months since I started learning how to use the e-clutch on this thing. It’s not as reliable and predictable as the mechanical clutch on my 790. There’s a mechanical clutch on the 790, so I could choose a clutch setting and sink screws into solid woods, plywood, and even drywall. That’s why I was so excited about that thing. No one can be sure what will happen with the e-cluth on the 990 because it doesn’t work. Low clutch: If I put resistance on the chuck, the drill wouldn’t even start. If I didn’t put any resistance on the chuck, the drill would drive the screw into the wood right through the point where it would strip the wood and spin the screw. There is something I don’t like about the e-clutch on this thing. I’ve given up trying to use the 990 with anything but a drill bit. It’s time to start over on your clutch.
Another thing that hurts your backside with this drill is the quick brake when you let go of the button. When the drill stops, the chuck moves a little bit. It comes out after about 15 starts and stops.
When you dropped bits all the time, you took three steps back. What gives???
