INSERTING BITS

Move reverse switch lever to the center “OFF” position. Remove battery pack and rotate the clutch ring to the drill bit symbol

”. Rotate the chuck sleeve counter- clockwise viewing from chuck end, and open chuck to approximate drill bit diameter. Insert a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Close chuck by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise

and securely tighten by hand (Fig. 2).

!WARNING Do not use the power of the drill while grasping

chuck to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn or hand injury is possible if attempting to grasp the spinning chuck.

REMOVING CHUCK

Rotate the clutch ring to the drill bit

symbol “ ”. Open the chuck all the way, remove left-hand thread screw inside chuck

by turning it clockwise. Insert the short arm of a 3/8" hex key wrench and close jaws on flats of wrench. Strike long arm of wrench sharply counterclockwise, remove wrench and unthread chuck from spindle (Fig. 2).

FIG. 2

CHUCK

 

SLEEVE

 

CLOCKWISE

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE

INSTALLING CHUCK

Always keep the spindle threads, the threads of the chuck and securing screw free of debris. To install a chuck, reverse “removing the chuck” procedure.

*DRILL BIT STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND QUICK REFERENCE GAUGE

Your tool may be equipped with a bit storage compartment and quick reference gauge located on top of your tool (Fig. 3).

To remove, simply slide off the housing towards the back of the tool.

The quick reference gauge will allow you to identify the size of drill bits, and standard or metric screws.

Hex bits can be slid in from the front for storage.

FIG. 3

BIT STORAGE

QUICK REFERENCE

COMPARTMENT

GAUGE

* STUD FINDER

Your tool may be equipped with a stud finder located on top of your tool.

To remove, simply slide off the housing towards the back of the tool.

Before first use, open the battery compartment door and remove the protective plastic insert from between the batteries. Assure proper battery placement as shown in the compartment and replace the door (Fig. 4). Your stud finder uses four L1154 button cell batteries.

FIG. 4

DOOR

BATTERIES

PROTECTIVE

PLASTIC INSERT

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