the forward/reverse switch while the chuck is turning.

,_k WARNING: Always disconnect your drill from the power source when replacing drill bits, tools, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the drill will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

iNSTALLiNG DRILL BiTS AND ACCESSORIES (Fig.4)

1.Unplug your drill.

Fig. 4

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the drill could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

2.With one hand on the rear

of the chuck, use the other hand to rotate the front

sleeve of the chuck to open the chuck jaws so that the opening is slightly larger than the shaft of the drill bit you intend to use. Raise the front of your drill slightly to prevent the drill bit you will

insert from falling out of the chuck jaws.

3.Insert the drill bit into the chuck jaws as far as it can go.

4.Rotate the chuck clockwise (when the chuck is facing toward you) until the drill bit is held firmly in place by the chuck jaws.

,_ WARNING: The drill bit must be properly inserted, with all three chuck jaws holding the bit centered in the chuck. Failure to properly insert the drill bit could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the chuck during operation, resulting in possibly serious injury or damage to the chuck.

,_ WARNING: Always disconnect your drill from the power source when replacing drill bits or tools, cleaning it, or when not in use. Disconnecting the drill will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

REMOVING DRILL BiTS AND ACCESSORIES (Fig. 4)

1.Unplug your drill.

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the drill could result in accidental starting causing possibly serious personal injury.

2.With one hand on the rear of the chuck, use another hand to rotate the front sleeve of chuck to open the chuck jaws to release the drill bit.

3.Remove the drill bit.

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320.17217 specifications

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