FEATURES

Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless.

WARNING:

Exercise caution when using the drill. Careless ac- tions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury.

Your new drill is equipped with the following features. See Figure 1.

Switch

To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to turn the drill OFF.

Two-Speed Switch

This drill has a two-speed switch on the side of the motor housing.

Lock-On Button

This tool is equipped with a lock-on feature for continuous drilling.

CHUCK

SWITCH

TRIGGER

Reversible

The direction of rotation is reversible.

Auxiliary Handle

This drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle for ease of operation and to prevent loss of control.

Power Cord

This tool has a 12 foot power cord. The plug features smooth corners that are designed not to snag on your work.

Automatic Clutch

The automatic clutch helps protect operator against sudden kickback if the bit accidentally jams.

Auto-Stop Brushes

If brushes are completely worn, the machine automatically switches off to extend tool life.

Lighted Plug

The lighted plug helps to easily identify live tools.

FORWARD-REVERSE

LEVER

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

Fig. 1

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