Chicago Electric 97594 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up, General Operating Instructions

Work Piece and Work Area Set Up

1.Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction.

2.Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to al- low free movement while working.

3.Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to pre- vent movement while working.

4.There must not be hazardous ob- jects, such as utility lines or foreign objects, nearby that will present a hazard while working.

General Operating Instructions

1.Plug the Power Cord (34) into a suit- able outlet.

2.Press the Direction Lever of the

Trigger (32) to determine the rota- tion direction of the Chuck (2). Press to the right side for clockwise Chuck rotation. Press to the left side for the counterclockwise Chuck rotation.

3.Squeeze the Trigger (32) to start the tool. The Trigger has a variable speed feature. Pressing it lightly will make the tool operate slowly, pressing more will cause the tool to operate faster.

4.You can lock the Trigger in the ON position by squeezing the trigger, pressing in the Lock ON button, and releasing the Trigger. The tool will operate continuously. To stop the tool, squeeze and release the Trigger.

5.To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then store the tool in- doors out of children’s reach.

The Drilling Operation

1.Use only well-sharpened bits that are in good condition and appropriate to the task.

2.Use firm pressure when drilling, but do not press too hard. Too much pressure will not help the process and will cause the bit to overheat, may cause the bit to bend or break, cause undue strain on the tool, and

Direction

Lever

Trigger (32)

Lock ON Button

may damage the bit or work piece. Pressing too hard may stall the mo- tor. WARNING: If the motor stalls, release the Trigger immediately, to prevent damage to the tool.

3.Always drill in a straight line. Bending or twisting the bit while drilling may cause the bit to bend or break and may damage the work piece.

4.Back off your pressure when you are about to penetrate the work piece.

SKU 97594 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10