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TOWSON, MD, Feb. 7, 2022 – DEWALT, a leader in total jobsite solutions and innovation, today announced the 20V MAX* Brushless Compact Stud and Joist Drill with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE™ technology. Drilling up to 495 7/8-In. holes per charge**, the tool is the latest to join the lineup of 20V MAX* products with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE™ technology that maximizes performance when used with high-capacity FLEXVOLT batteries. When paired with the DEWALT FLEXVOLT® DCB609 battery, the drill outputs more power and more holes per charge, optimizing users’ workflow^†and furthering DEWALT’s commitment to pioneering the jobsite of the future.

Ideal for electricians, plumbers, and remodelers, the drill provides ease of use with a Hex Quick-Change Chuck for fast and easy bit changes and is available with a 7/16-In. Quick-Change Chuck (DCD445) or a 1/2-In. Quick-Change Chuck (DCD444). To aid in user control, the E-Clutch® System shuts down the tool in a bind-up situation. The drill is also designed with a brushless motor that produces up to 1,800 UWO, an LED light that provides illumination in dark or confined spaces, and is TOOL CONNECT™ Chip Ready (chip sold separately), allowing for location monitoring on the jobsite.

The drills are available now where DEWALT products are sold. More information on SKUs and MSRPs is below.

To learn more about the DEWALT products, please visit: www.dewalt.com.

* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.

**The DEWALT DCD444B can drill up to 495 holes in 2" SPF wood using 7/8" auger bit per charge when used with DCB609 FLEXVOLT® battery (sold separately).

^†Using a DCB609 FLEXVOLT® battery (sold separately) vs. DCB205 DEWALT 20V MAX* Battery