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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.
Chuck replacement
The chucks of reversible drills are always fixed by a screw with a
CAUTION. Always ensure that the drill is switched off and the battery pack is removed before making any adjustments.
Maintenance
•Store the tools, instruction manual and where necessary the accessories in the original packaging. In this way you will always have all the information and parts ready to hand.
•Do not throw used batteries into fire or water. There is a danger of explosion! Please hand in
•If the cordset of the charger is damaged or worn, have it repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
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