Operating Instructions

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* NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS

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.

FORWARD/REVERSE INDICATOR LIGHTS Your tool is equipped with lights which indicates the rotation of the chuck.

For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away from you) move the forward/reversing lever to the far left and the green indicator will light up when the trigger is activated.

For reverse rotation move the forward /reversing lever to the far right and the red indicator light will light up when the trigger is activated.

To activate trigger lock move the forward/ reversing lever to the center off position.

!	CAUTION	Do not change direction of
		rotation until the tool comes

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

ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH

Your tool features 16 clutch settings. Output torque will increase as the clutch ring, is rotated

from 1 to 15. The drill “ ” position will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and driving for heavyduty work.

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 BIT

For small bits, open jaws enough to insert the bit up to the flutes. For large bits, insert the bit as far as it will go. Center the bit as you close the jaws by hand. This positions the bit properly, giving maximum contact between the chuck jaws and the bit shank.

To tighten, hold the chuck collar firmly with one hand and securely tighten the chuck sleeve with the other hand (Fig. 2).

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

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

REMOVING CHUCK

Rotate the clutch ring to the drill bit

symbol “ ”. Open the chuck all the way, remove left-hand thread screw inside chuck by turning it clockwise. Insert the short arm of a 3/8" hex key wrench and close jaws on flats of wrench. Strike long arm of wrench sharply counterclockwise, remove wrench and unthread chuck from spindle (Fig. 2).

FIG. 2	CHUCK
	SLEEVE
CLOCKWISE

CHUCK	COUNTER
COLLAR	CLOCKWISE

INSTALLING CHUCK

Always keep the spindle threads, the threads of the chuck and securing screw free of debris. To install a chuck, reverse “removing the chuck” procedure.

RELEASING AND INSERTING

BATTERY PACK

Release battery pack from tool by pressing on both sides of the battery release tabs and pull downwards. Before inserting battery pack, remove protective cap from battery pack. To insert battery, align battery and slide battery pack into tool until it locks into position. Do not force.

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