Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Adjusting the driving depths
The depth to which a screw is driven into the wall or other surface can be accurately set to suit the type of screw and the material being fastened.
The driving depth is adjusted with the depth adjustment collar (2).
1.Pull the depth adjustment collar forward towards the nose piece (1) as far as it will go.
2.To increase the driving depth rotate the depth adjustment collar in a clockwise direction (viewed from the rear).
3.To decrease the driving depth rotate the depth adjustment collar in an
4.When the driving depth has been correctly adjusted pull
the depth adjustment collar backwards the rear of the tool until it touches the large hex nut (4) on the front of the tool housing.
NOTE. It may be necessary to drive a number of screws into a test piece of material to establish the ideal driving depth adjustment.
Fitting a 1/4” shank bit
1/4” Shank bits and bit holder extensions such as the one supplied as an accessory can be fitted into the magnetic hex shank bit holder (3) located inside the nose piece (1). The magnetic hex shank bit holder makes it easier and quicker to fit screw driving bits.
When removing screws and other fasteners, make sure that the depth adjustment collar (2)
is pulled all the way forwards towards the nose piece (1) and that forward/reverse switch (9) is positioned on the
Switching on and off
1.To switch the tool on, squeeze the variable speed trigger switch
(7).
2.The more pressure exerted on the switch the faster the motor will turn.
3.Releasing the trigger switch stops the motor.
CAUTION. Always maintain tight control of the tool when switching on and off and remember that the motor will continue to turn for a short while after switching off.
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