Warning! Always use the tool with the side handle properly assembled.
Fitting an accessory (fig.A)
•Clean and grease the shank (8) of the accessory.
•Pull back the sleeve (9) and insert the shank into the tool holder (5).
•Push the accessory down and turn it slightly until it fits into the slots.
•Pull on the accessory to check if it is properly locked. The hammering function requires the accessory to be able to move axially several centimetres when locked in the tool holder.
•To remove the accessory, pull back the sleeve (9) and pull out the accessory tool holder.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Warning! Before drilling into walls, floors or ceilings, check for the location of wiring and pipes.
Selecting the operating mode (fig. B)
The tool can be used in three operating modes. Press in the button (10) and rotate the drilling mode selector (4) towards the required position, as indicated by the symbols.
Drilling
•For drilling in steel, wood and plastics, set the operating mode selector (4) to the 
position.modes.
Hammer Drilling
•For hammer drilling in masonry and concrete, set the
operating mode selector (4) to the 
position
•When hammering, the tool should not bounce and run smoothly. If necessary, increase the speed.
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Hammering
•For hammering with spindle lock, and for light chiselling and chipping, set the operating mode selector (4) to the
position.
•Make sure the forward/reverse switch is in the forward position.
•When changing from hammer drilling to chiselling, turn the chisel to the desired position. If resistance is felt during mode change, slightly turn the chisel to engage the spindle lock.
Selecting the direction of rotation
For drilling, and for chiselling, use forward (clockwise) rotation. For removing a jammed drill bit, use reverse (counterclockwise) rotation.
•To select forward rotation, push the forward/reverse slider (3) to the left.
•To select reverse rotation, push the forward/reverse slider to the right.
Warning! Never change the direction of rotation while the motor is running.
Setting the drilling depth (fig. C)
•Slacken the side handle (6) by turning the grip counterclockwise.
•Set the depth stop (7) to the desired position. The maximum drilling depth is equal to the distance between the tip of the drill bit and the front end of the depth stop.
•Tighten the side handle by turning the grip clockwise.
Switching on and off
•To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch
(1). The tool speed depends on how far you press the switch.
•As a general rule, use low speeds for large diameter drill bits and high speeds for smaller diameter drill bits.
•For continuous operation, press the
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