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CAUTION: Extreme care should be taken in the event bit should become jammed in the hole so that drill can be stopped immediately. See ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR HAMMER DRILL/DRIVERS, Number 7.

MAINTENANCE

KEEP TOOL CLEAN

All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could very possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

FAILURE TO START

Should your tool fail to start, make sure battery pack is charged and properly installed in drill.

BATTERY

The battery pack will discharge by itself without damage if stored for long periods of time, and may require recharging before use.

LUBRICATION

For your continued safety and electrical protection, lubrication and service on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER.

At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected; worn parts replaced, when necessary; relubricated with fresh lubricant, and performance tested.

CHUCK REPLACEMENT

1.CAUTION: Remove battery pack to prevent accidental start-up.

2.Open chuck jaws as wide as possible to gain access to the chuck retaining screw.

3.Remove chuck retaining screw by turning it clockwise (left-hand thread) with an allen wrench.

4.Place the two-speed gear shift selector to the rear (LOW) position.

REMOVE

INSTALL

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877 specifications

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