Tool Operation
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Two-speed gearing
In addition to the variable-speed
switch, this drill is also equipped with a
two-speed gearbox. The low gear
(setting “1”) provides high-torque and
slower drilling speeds for heavy-duty
work or for driving screws. The high
gear (setting “2”) provides faster
speeds which is particularly useful for
drilling into softer materials. To
change to the high-speed setting, push
the (red) speed selector knob fully
forward. For the low-speed setting,
move the speed-selector knob fully
toward the rear of the drill. It is
important that this knob be positioned
fully forward or fully back, anywhere
in between can cause damage to the
drill.
If the drill has been actuated but the
chuck is not rotating, fully release
pressure on the switch actuator and
then slide the gear actuator to its
desired setting.
Electrical Brake
This drill is equipped with an electrical
brake which is used to stop the chuck
quickly. This is useful when the job
calls for repetitive driving or removal
of screws. This is activated by merely
releasing the switch actuator while the
drill is rotating. When the electric
brake is actuated, it is common to see
momentary arcing within the drill
itself.
Adjustable Clutch
This drill/driver features 16 clutch
settings. Output torque will increase as
the clutch collar is rotated from 1 to
15. The drill bit position locks the
clutch in order to permit heavy-duty
drilling and driving work. It also allows
bits to be changed quickly and easily in
the keyless chuck. This adjustable
clutch is particularly useful when
driving screws. A lower clutch setting
will ratchet sooner than a high-clutch
setting, that is, it will limit how far a
screw is driven. When driving screws, it
is best to start at a lower clutch setting
and adjust this collar upwards until the
screw is set to the desired depth.
Bubble Levels
This drill/driver is equipped with two
bubble levels in order to make it easier
for the user to drill squarely. There is a
horizontal level on top of the drill and
in order to drill/drive horizontally, the
bubble on this particular level should
be centered between the two level
lines. For those jobs where the user
wants to drill straight up-and-down,
there is another level on the back side
of the drill for that particular purpose.
For vertical drilling, the center of the
bubble should be at the intersection of
the crosshairs.
Magnetic Screw Holder
This drill/driver is equipped with a
magnet on top of the drill, underneath
the horseshoe magnet symbol. This is
useful for storing screws when doing
repetitive work.
Battery Fuel Gauge Indicator Lights
This drill/driver is equipped with a
battery fuel gauge. This is positioned
on top of the drill and is composed of
three green lights and a black button.
In order to check the state of the
battery pack, depress the black button
when the drill is OFF. If three of the
green lights illuminate, this indicates a
fully-charged or nearly charged
battery pack. If only one green light
illuminates, the battery pack is nearing
that point where it should be
recharged. If no lights illuminate, the
battery pack needs to be recharged.
Inserting / Removing Bits
• In order to clamp a bit in the drill,
move the FWD/REV button to its
center position and rotate the clutch
ring to the drill bit symbol. Rotate
the chuck sleeve counterclockwise
(when viewing from the chuck end)
until the chuck jaws are opened
slightly more than the diameter of
the bit to be inserted. Insert a clean
bit up to the drill bit flutes (for
smaller bits) or as far as it will go for
large bits. Close the chuck by
rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise
and securely tighten by hand.
• In order to remove the bit from the
drill, move the FWD/REV button to
its center position and rotate the
clutch ring to the drill bit symbol.
Rotate the chuck sleeve clockwise
(when viewing from the chuck end)
until the chuck jaws are opened
slightly more than the diameter of
the bit and then remove the bit.
Do not
use the
power of the drill to loosen or tighten
the bit while holding the chuck. The
spinning chuck will cause friction burn
and hand injury.
Phillips and slotted screw driver bits
are included onboard with this drill
and can be easily installed as
previously noted. These are particularly
useful for driving/removing screws.
General Drilling
Instructions
Safety
glasses
must be worn during drilling
operations.
Always
be alert
and brace yourself against the twisting
action of the drill. A firm hold should
always be administered when drilling.
Failure to do so may result in bodily
injury.
• Adjust the drill’s chuck collar so that
arrow on the drill body points to the
drill bit symbol on the chuck collar.
• Set the speed selector to the desired
setting. Typically the harder the
material being drilled into, the
slower the recommended speed.
• Insure that the drill bit is securely
gripped in the chuck.
• Make sure that the FWD button is
fully depressed. This should make
the drill rotate in the forward
direction, that is, clockwise as
viewed from the user’s vantage
point.
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Operating Instructions