Inserting and removing bits
This drill has a keyless chuck, which means that a chuck key is not needed to secure a bit in the drill.
1.Open the chuck by holding the rear section of the chuck firm and rotating the front section in a
2.Ensure the drill bit is fully inserted, so that the chuck
jaws grip the straight section of the bit.
3.Holding the rear section of the chuck firmly, rotate the front section of the chuck
4.To remove the drill bit, hold the rear section of the chuck firmly and rotate sharply the front section of the chuck in a
Adjustable side handle
1.Turn the side handle clamp knob (6)
to loosen the collar fully and slip it over the chuck (1) onto the drill.
2.Adjust the position of the side handle (5) to suit the application and tighten the side handle clamp knob (6) to secure it in place.
Drilling
Drilling metals
•Always clamp sheet metal.
•Support thin metal with a block of wood to avoid distorting it.
•Use a punch to mark the centre of the hole.
•Use a suitable lubricant for the material you are working on,
USE: | FOR: |
Oil | Steel |
Turpentine or paraffin | Aluminium |
Do not lubricate | Brass, copper or cast iron |
Drilling plastics and plastic coated chipboard
•Use high speed drill bits
•See drilling wood below
Drilling masonry
•This drill is not designed for drilling masonry. Purchase or hire a Hammer drill.
Drilling wood
•Clamp a piece of scrap wood to the back of your work to prevent splintering.
All drilling operations
•Mark off the centre of the hole using a centre punch or nail.
•Don’t force the drill, let it work at its own pace
•Keep the drill bit sharp.
•Reduce pressure, as the drill is about to break through the item being drilled.
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