Skil 2885, 2585 manual Operating Instructions

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED

TRIGGER SWITCH

Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger switch. The tool speed can be controlled from the minimum to the maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed. This accurate speed control enables you to drill without center punching. It also permits you to use as a power screwdriver. Bits are available for driving screws as well as running bolts and nuts.

FORWARD/REVERSING LEVER &

TRIGGER LOCK

Your tool is equipped with a forward/ reversing lever and trigger lock located above the trigger (Fig. 1). This lever was designed for changing rotation of the chuck, and for locking the trigger in an “OFF” position to help prevent accidental starts and accidental battery discharge. For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away from you) move the lever to the far left. For reverse rotation move the lever to the far right. To activate trigger lock move lever to the center off position.

comes to a complete stop. Shifting during rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the tool.

GEAR SHIFTING

Your tool is equipped with two separate gear ranges, low gear and high gear. Low gear provides high-torque and slower drilling speeds for heavy duty work or for driving screws. High gear provides faster speeds for drilling lighter work. To change speeds slide switch, to the high or low position.

ATTENTION: If your tool appears to be running, but the chuck will not turn, check to make sure the gear shifting switch is pushed fully into desired setting.

ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH

Your tool features 6 clutch settings. Output torque will increase as the clutch ring, is

rotated from 1 to 5. The drill “ ” position will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits to be changed quickly and easily in the keyless chuck.

The hammer drill position locks up the clutch for hammer drilling.

The clutch ring allows the tool to be set for various drilling /hammer drilling applications. Rotate the clutch ring to the drill or hammer drill symbol depending on the below applications).

Drilling mode: For drilling in woods, metals, plastics or other non concrete materials.

Hammer drilling mode: For drilling in brick, block, mortar, concrete, asphalt,

tile or other similar hard materials.

AUXILIARY HANDLE

The auxiliary handle will provide additional control, support and guidance for the tool. To mount, thread handle into hole provided in housing until tight.

BRAKE

When the trigger switch is released it activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly. This is especially useful in the repetitive driving and removal of screws.

INSERTING BITS

Move reverse switch lever to the center “OFF” position. Remove battery pack and rotate the clutch ring to the drill bit symbol

“ ”. Rotate the chuck sleeve counter- clockwise viewing from chuck end, and open chuck to approximate drill bit diameter. Insert a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits.

CLOCKWISE

COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

Close chuck by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise and securely tighten by hand until a noticeable "click" noise is heard, indicating that the drill bit is firmly gripped in the jaws.

!WARNING Do not use the power of the drill while grasping

chuck to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn or hand injury is possible if attempting to grasp the spinning chuck.