Milwaukee 2401-20 APPLICATIONS

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The torque speciﬁ cations shown here are

approximate values obtained with a fully

charged battery pack.

NOTE: Because the settings shown in the

table are only a guide, use a piece of scrap

material to test the different clutch settings

before driving screws into the workpiece.

Fig. 2

in. lbs.

120

Clutch

Setting

Drill

Applications

Small screws in soft-

wood.

Medium screws in soft-

wood or small screws

in hardwood.

Large screws in

softwoods. Medium

screws in hardwood or

large screws in hard-

wood with pilot hole.

Using the Adjustable Clutch

This tool has an adjustable clutch for driving

different types of screws into different materi-

als. When properly adjusted, the clutch will

slip at a preset torque to prevent driving the

screw too deep and to prevent damage to

the screw or tool.

To adjust the clutch, turn the clutch adjusting

ring so that the desired setting (1-15) lines

up with the arrow on the motor housing, as

shown.

Fig. 3

Driving

Drilling

APPLICATIONS

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

check work area for hidden pipes

and wires before drilling or driving

screws.

WARNING

This tool provides a quick, convenient

means of drilling small holes and installing

and removing screws. Because of the many

screw sizes, types, thread engagements and

materials available, it is difﬁ cult to limit the ap-

plication of this tool by screw size. However,

for applications in wood, a #6 wood screw

with a full pilot hole is recommended as a

practical limit.

Drilling in Wood, Composition Materials

and Plastic

Always use sharp bits. When using twist drill

bits, pull the bit out of the hole frequently to

clear chips from the bit ﬂ utes. To reduce the

chance of splintering, back work with a piece

of scrap wood. Select low speeds for plastics

with a low melting point.

Driving Screws

Drill a pilot hole when driving screws into

thick or hard materials. Set the clutch ad-

justing ring to the proper position and set

the speed to low. Use the proper style and

size screwdriver bit for the type of screw

you are using.

With the screwdriver bit in the screw, place

the tip of the screw on the workpiece and

apply firm pressure before pressing the

foward/reverse switch up. Screws can be

removed by pressing the foward/reverse

switch down.

Locking the Screwdriver Bit

When the tool is off, the screwdriver bit

automatically locks in place allowing you

to use the screwdriver manually. Do this

to tighten screws that require more torque

than the driver is capable of delivering, when

conﬁ rming the tightness of a screw or when

loosening an extremely tight screw.

Battery Pack Protection

To protect the battery from damage and

extend its life, the tool's intelligent circuit

monitors current draw, temperature, and

voltage drops.

In extremely high torque, binding, stalling,

and short circuit situations that cause high

current draw, the tool will vibrate for about

5 seconds, the fuel gauge will ﬂ ash, and

then the tool will turn OFF. To reset, release

the trigger.

Under extreme circumstances, the internal

temperature of the battery could become too

high. If this happens, the fuel gauge will ﬂ ash

and the battery pack will shut off. Let the bat-

tery pack cool and then continue work.

Using Control Switch

The control switch may be set to three posi-

tions: forward, reverse and lock. Due to a

lockout mechanism, the control switch can

only be adjusted when the ON/OFF switch

is not pressed. Always allow the motor to

come to a complete stop before using the

control switch.

For forward (clockwise) rotation, push in

the control switch from the right side of

the tool. Check the direction of rotation

before use.

For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation,

push in the control switch from the left side

of the tool. Check direction of rotation

before use.

To lock the trigger, push the control switch to

the center position. The trigger will not work

while the control switch is in the center locked

position. Always lock the trigger or remove

the battery pack before performing mainte-

nance, changing accessories, storing the tool

and any time the tool is not in use.

Forward -

Push from RIGHT

Lock -

Push to CENTER

Reverse -

Push from LEFT

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