•For continuous operation, press the
•To switch the tool off, release the variable speed switch. To switch the tool off when in continuous operation, press the variable speed switch once more andrelease it.
The drill should only be locked ON whenit is held stationary in a drill pressWARNING:stand or other means; NOT BY HAND! Never unplug the tool with the locking feature engaged. Todo so will cause the tool to start immediately thenext time it is plugged in.
• | Always unplug the drill when attaching or removing accessories. When attaching |
Drilling | |
| accessories in the drill chuck, it is important to securely tighten the chuck usingall three |
• | holes to prevent slippage. When using a keyless chuck, hand tightenfirmly. |
Use sharp drill bits only. | |
• | Support and secure work properly, as instructed in the safety instructions. |
• Use appropriate and required safety equipment, as instructed in the safety instructions. | |
• Secure and maintain work area, as instructed in the safety instructions. | |
• | Plug in drill. Make sure switch turns drill on and off. |
• | Run the drill very slowly, using light pressure, until the hole is started enough tokeep the |
| drill bit from slipping out of it. |
• Apply pressure in a straight line withthe bit. Use enough pressure to keep the bit biting | |
| but not so much as to stall the motor or deflect the bit. |
• Use sidehandle if drill is equipped with one. | |
• | Hold th drill firmly with both hands t control its twisting action (figure A). |
• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO START IT. DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN RESULT.
• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by reducing pressure and slowly drilling through the last part of the hole.
• Keep the motor running while pulling the bitout of a drilled hole.This will help reduce jamming. DrillingHoles in InwoodWoodcan be made with the same twist drill bits used for metal orwith spade bits.
These bits should be sharp and should be pulled out frequently whendrilling to clear chips from the flutes.
DrillingUse a cuttingIn Metallubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are castiron and brass which should be drilled dry.The cutting lubricants that work best are sulfurized cutting oil or lard oil.
Drilling in Masonry (Shift drill into hammer mode)
Use carbide tipped masonry bits. Refer to Drilling section. Keep evenforce on the drill but not so much that you crack the brittle material.A smooth, even flow ofdust indicates the proper drilling rate.
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