Milwaukee 2604-20, 2603-20 manual Assembly, Operation

ASSEMBLY

3.To use the driving screws mode

rotate the application selector col-

WARNING Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side handle when using this tool. Always brace or hold securely. Ensure side handle is tightened securely before each use.

Installing the Side Handle
1. To install the side handle,	Hooks
loosen the side handle grip until
the hooks are far enough apart
to fit into the slots on the gear	Slots
case ring. Position the side
handle on the top, pointing to
the left or right. Tighten the side
handle grip until it is secure.
2. To remove the side handle,
loosen the side handle grip
until the side handle can be
removed. Reposition and tighten securely.

lar until the drive symbol ap-

pears in line with the arrow. Then rotate the torque selector collar until the desired clutch setting ap- pears in line with the arrow.

The adjustable clutch, when properly adjusted, will slip at a preset torque to prevent driving the screw too deep into different materials and to prevent damage to the screw or tool.

The torque specifications shown here are approximate values obtained with a fully charged battery pack.

Clutch		Applications
Setting	in. lbs
1-5	5-25	Small screws in softwood.
6-10	28-39	Medium screws in softwood or small
11-15	42-68	screws in hardwood.
16-20	73-84

OPERATION

Large screws in softwoods. Medium

21-2486-95screws in hardwood or large screws in

WARNING Always remove battery pack before changing or removing acces- sories. Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.

Installing Bits

Always remove the battery before inserting or removing bits. Select the proper style and size bit for the job.

This tool is equipped with a spindle lock. The chuck can be tightened with one hand, creating higher grip strengths on the bit.

1.To open the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the counterclockwise direction.

When using drill bits, allow the bit to strike the bottom of the chuck. Center the bit in the chuck jaws and lift it about 1/16” off of the bottom.

When using screwdriver bits, insert the bit far enough for the chuck jaws to grip the hex of the bit.

2.To close the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the clockwise direction. The bit is secure when the chuck makes a ratcheting sound and the sleeve can not be rotated any further.

3.To remove the bit, turn the sleeve in the coun- terclockwise direction.

NOTE: A ratcheting sound may be heard when the chuck is opened or closed. This noise is part of the locking feature, and does not indicate a problem with the chuck’s operation.

Selecting Drill or Drive Action (Cat. No. 2603-20)

1. To use the drilling mode, rotate

the torque selector collar until the

drill symbol	appears in line
with the arrow.

2.To use the driving mode rotate the torque selector collar until the desired clutch setting appears in

line with the arrow. The adjustable clutch, when prop- erly adjusted, will slip at a preset torque to prevent driving the screw too deep into different materials and to prevent damage to the screw or tool.

Selecting Hammer, Drill or Drive Action (Cat. No. 2604-20)

1.To use the hammer-drilling

mode, rotate the application selector collar until the hammer

symbol	appears in line with
the arrow. Apply pressure to the bit

to engage the hammering mecha- nism. NOTE: The number selected on the torque selector collar has no effect on operation of the drill in hammer mode.

NOTE: When using carbide bits, do not use wa- ter to settle dust. Do not attempt to drill through steel reinforcing rods. This will damage the carbide bits.

2.To use the drilling only mode,

rotate the application selector collar

until the drill symbol	appears
in line with the arrow.

NOTE: The number selected on the torque selector collar has no effect on operation of the drill in drilling mode.

hardwood with pilot hole.

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.

Selecting Speed

The speed selector is on top of the motor housing. Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before changing speeds. See “Applications” for recom- mended speeds under various conditions.

1.For Low speed, push the speed selector to display “1”.

2.For High speed, push the speed selector to display “2”.

Using the Control Switch

The control switch may be set to three positions:

forward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mecha- nism, 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 (counterclock-
wise) rotation, push in the	Forward	Reverse
control switch from the left
side of the tool. Check direc-
tion of rotation before use.		Lock
To lock the trigger, push the		Push to
control switch to the center		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 maintenance, changing accessories, storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always hold securely.

Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed

1.To start the tool, grasp the handles firmly and pull the trigger.

NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is pulled.

2.To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed.

3.To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure the bit comes to a complete stop before laying the tool down.

Drilling

Place the bit on the work surface and apply firm pressure before starting. Too much pressure will slow the bit and reduce drilling efficiency. Too little pressure will cause the bit to slide over the work area and dull the point of the bit.

If the tool begins to stall, reduce pressure slightly to allow the bit to regain speed. If the bit binds, reverse the motor to free the bit from the workpiece.

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