SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Drill Bits
The Model T10446 uses SDS hammer drill bits (see Figure 2 for examples).
Slots
Figure 2. Examples of SDS drill bits.
Installing Bit
1.DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER!
2.Clean and lightly oil the slotted area of the selected bit.
3.Pull back the locking sleeve and slide the bit into chuck (see Figure 3).
Locking
Sleeve
Figure 3. Inserting the bit into hammer
drill.
4.Twist the bit with slight inward pressure until it no longer moves further into the chuck, then release the locking sleeve.
5.Tug on the bit to make sure it will not come out.
—If the bit does come out when tugged, repeat Steps
Removing Bit
1.DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER!
Hammer drill bits become hot when used. Always use a rag or heavy work gloves when removing a hot bit.
2.Pull the locking sleeve back and pull the bit straight out of the hammer drill.
3.When the bit is cool to the touch, clean it and apply a thin coat of light oil to pre- vent rust and corrosion during storage.
Dust Cup
The dust cup slides onto the bit and catch- es dust when drilling into an overhead surface (see Figure 4).
Dust Cup
Figure 4. Dust cup attached.
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