CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 volts
AC means your tool may be operated only with alternating current
and never with direct current. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will
cause loss of power and overheating. All tools are factory tested; if
this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

Switch

To turn the tool on, depress the paddle switch that runs the length of
the tool, as shown in Figure 4. To turn the tool off, release the paddle.

Chuck

Open chuck jaws by aligning hole in chuck with an opening in the
chuck guard, and insert the chuck key through the opening and into
the chuck (Figure 1). Insert shank of bit about 3/4" (19mm) into
chuck. It’s important to tighten chuck with all three holes. To release
bit, turn key counterclockwise in just one hole.

Chuck Key Holder (Figure 2)

1. Push double-hole end of holder through slot in other end of holder.
2. Slip loop over electric plug and draw loop tight around cord.
3. Push ends of chuck key handle through two holes in end of holder.

Chuck Removal

Insert straight end of chuck key handle into chuck as shown in Figure
3. Using a wooden mallet or similar object, strike key sharply in a
counterclockwise direction. This will loosen the chuck so that it can
be unscrewed by hand.

Drilling

1. Always turn off tool and disconnect from power supply when
attaching or changing bits or accessories.
2. Use sharp drill bits only. For WOOD, use twist drill bits, spade bits,
power auger bits, or hole saws. For METAL, use high speed steel
twist drill bits or hole saws. For MASONRY, such as brick, cement,
cinder block, etc., use carbide-tipped bits
3. Be sure the material to be drilled is anchored or clamped firmly. If
drilling thin material, use a “back-up” block to prevent damage to
the material.
4. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the bit. Use enough
pressure to keep the drill bit biting, but do not push hard enough
to stall the motor or deflect the bit.
5. Hold tool firmly to control the twisting action of the drill.
6. IF DRILL STALLS,it is usually because it is being overloaded.
RELEASE TRIGGER IMMEDIATELY,remove drill bit from work,
and determine cause of stalling.DO NOT CLICK TRIGGER OFF
AND ON IN AN ATTEMPT TO START A STALLED DRILL –
THIS CAN DAMAGE THE DRILL.
7. To minimize stalling on breaking through the material, reduce
pressure on drill and ease the bit through the last fractional part
of the hole.
8. Keep the motor running when pulling the bit back out of a drilled
hole. This will help prevent jamming.
9. For optimum control and comfort, the drill may be grasped in one
of the following illustrated manners: Around the neck of the drill
using one or two fingers to operate the paddle switch as in
Figure4, in an inverted position with the heel of the hand pushing
on the head of the drill and one or two fingers on the paddle switch
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