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DEWALT® Introduces New 20V MAX* Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver and 20V MAX* Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill for a Variety of Drilling and Fastening Applications

New tools boast 404 unit watts out of power and up to (no-load) 1,650 RPM

TOWSON, MD March 6, 2023 – DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, today announced a new 20V MAX* Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver (DCD793) and Hammer Drill (DCD798). Engineered for optimal speed, control and precision in a multitude of jobsite applications, the drills each feature a two-speed transmission, a variable speed trigger and a 1/2-in. metal ratcheting chuck.

Designed with an efficient brushless motor and 2 in. shorter in length** (compared to the DCD771) at 6.38 inches, the 20V MAX* Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver delivers up to 16% more power*** (compared to the DCD771) and can be used for a variety of applications. The 20V MAX* Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill features an integrated hammer mode function and is 1 in. shorter in length† at only 6.93 in. (tool head length only). This hammer drill quickly drills into materials, including wood, masonry and metal, with up to 28,050 bpm in hammer mode for masonry drilling. Each tool produces 404 unit watts out of power†† with up to 1,650 RPM (no-load) and features an on-tool LED.

The 20V MAX* Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver and 20V MAX* Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill will be available in March as bare tools and in kitted options. The kitted options will include a DCB203 battery and charger (for the bare tool options, the battery and charger will be sold separately).

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

* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
**The DCD793 is over 2 in. shorter in length compared to DCD771, tool head length only.
***The DEWALT DCD793 with a DEWALT DCB203 battery (sold separately) provides up to 16% More Power vs. DEWALT DCD771 with a DEWALT DCB203 battery (sold separately).
†DCD798 is over 1 in. shorter in length compared to DCD778, tool head length only.
††Based on using DCB203 battery

About DEWALT

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is obsessed with how users work in the real world and is relentlessly pursuing total jobsite and landscaping solutions. By incorporating its latest technology and industry innovations, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future and pioneering the next generation of outdoor equipment. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and LinkedIn.

About Stanley Black & Decker

Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor operating manufacturing facilities worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com