OPERATION
DRILLING
See Figure 12.
Depress and release switch trigger to be sure your drill is in OFF position before connecting it to power supply.
Check the direction of rotation lever for correct setting (forward or reverse). See Figure 4.
Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.
Plug your drill into power supply source.
Hold your drill firmly and place bit at the point to be drilled.
Depress the switch trigger to start your drill. Do not lock the switch ON for jobs where your drill may need to be stopped suddenly.
Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force your drill or apply side pressure to elongate a hole. Let your drill and bit do the work.
WARNING:
Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough. When these situations occur, drill has a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the direction of rotation and could cause loss of control when breaking through materials. If not prepared, this loss of control can result in possible serious injury.
HELPFUL HINTS
When drilling hard, smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark the desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the variable speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired. To accomplish this, operate your drill at a low speed until the hole is started.
Pulse mode allows you to drill on hard surfaces without a center punch.
When drilling metals use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action.
If the bit jams in the work piece or if your drill stalls, stop the tool immediately. Remove the bit from the work piece and determine the reason for jamming.
WARNING:
Do not force the tool. Forcing the tool can result in jamming and loss of balance or footing, which could result in personal injury.
Fig. 12
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