NOTE
When the sleeve does not become loose any further, fix the side handle to retaining ring, hold side handle firmly, then turn the sleeve to loosen by hand. (Fig. 4)
Retaining ring
Loosen Sleeve
Side handle
Fig. 4
6.Check the rotational direction (Fig. 5)
The bit rotates clockwise (viewed from the rear side) by pushing the
The
(The L and R marks are provided on the body.)
CAUTION
Always use the impact drill with clockwise rotation, when using it as an impact drill.
L mark
Push button
Switch trigger
R mark
Fig. 5
7.Fixing the side handle (Fig. 6)
Attach the side handle to the mounting part.
Rotate the side handle grip in a clockwise direction to secure it.
Set the side handle to a position that is suited to the operation and then securely tighten the side handle grip.
To attach a depth gauge on the side handle, insert the gauge into the
Depth gauge
Side handle
Loosen 
Tighten
Fig. 7
8.IMPACT to ROTATION changeover (Fig. 8)
Shift the change lever between the right and left positions to switch easily between IMPACT (rotation and impact) and ROTATION (rotation only), respectively.
To bore holes in hard materials such as concrete,
stone and tiles, shift the change lever to the right-
hand position (as indicated by the 
mark).
The drill bit operates by the combined actions of impact and rotation.
To bore holes in metal, wood and plastic, shift the
change lever to the
by the 
mark). The drill bit operates by rotational action only, as in the case of a conventional electric drill.
CAUTION
◯Do not use the Impact Drill in the IMPACT function if the material can be bored by rotation only. Such action will not only reduce drill efficiency, but may also damage the drill tip.
◯Operating the Impact Drill with the change lever in
Change lever
Impact Rotation
Side handle | Fig. 8 |
Loosen | Tighten |
Fig. | 6 |
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