Skil 6210 Auxiliary Handle, Drill Level, Drilling with Variable Speed, Fastening with Screws

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AUXILIARY HANDLE

(Models 6325 & 6330 only)

The auxiliary handle will provide additional control, support and guidance for the tool. The handle is adjustable to any position around the 360° handle collar mount. To mount, slide handle completely over the handle collar mount and rotate handle clockwise to tighten (Fig. 2).

DRILL LEVEL

Your tool is equipped with drill level located on top of the housing that will allow you to accurately enter the workpiece in a horizontal position (Fig. 1).

USING THE LEVEL: Place drill bit where hole is to be drilled, position drill so the bubble in the level is centered between the lines, then start drilling the hole, once the bit has entered the workpiece check from time to time to be sure the bit is maintaining the horizontal position.

Operating Tips

You will extend the life of your bits and do neater work if you always put the bit in contact with the work before pulling the trigger. During the operation, hold the tool firmly and exert light, steady pressure. Too much pressure at low speed will stall the tool. Too little pressure will keep the bit from cutting and cause excess friction by sliding over the surface. This can be damaging to both tool and bit.

DRILLING WITH VARIABLE SPEED

The trigger controlled variable speed feature will eliminate the need for center punches in hard materials. The variable speed trigger

allows you to slowly increase RPM. By using a slow starting speed, you are able to keep the bit from “wandering”. You can increase the speed as the bit “bites” into the work by squeezing the trigger.

DRIVING WITH VARIABLE SPEED

Variable speed drills will double as a power screwdriver by using a screwdriver bit in the drill mode. The technique is to start slowly, increasing the speed as the screw runs down. Set the screw snugly by slowing to a stop. Prior to driving screws, pilot and clearance holes should be drilled.

FASTENING WITH SCREWS

The procedure shown in (Fig. 5) will enable you to fasten materials together with your hammer drill in the drill mode without stripping, splitting or separating the material.

First, clamp the pieces together and drill the first hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw. If the material is soft, drill only 2/3 the proper length. If it is hard, drill the entire length.

Second, unclamp the pieces and drill the second hole the same diameter as the screw shank in the first or top piece of wood.

Third, if flat head screw is used, countersink the hole to make the screw flush with the surface. Then, simply apply even pressure when driving the screw. The screw shank clearance hole in the first piece allows the screw head to pull the pieces tightly together.

The adjustable screw drill accessory will do all of these operations quickly and easily. Screw drills are available for screw sizes No. 6, 8, 10 and 12.

FASTENING
			2. Drill same diameter
WITH SCREWS			as screw shank
1. Drill 2/3 diameter			3. Countersink
and 2/3 of screw			same diameter
length for soft			as screw head
materials, full
length for hard
materials
			Adjustable
			Screw
Screw			Drill
	Apply a slight
	even pressure
	when driving
	screws
		FIG. 5

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