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Operating Instructions
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped w ith a vari able speed
trigg er sw itch . The tool spee d can be
controlled from the minimum to the maximum
nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to
the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase
the speed and release pressure to decrease
speed. This accur ate speed co ntrol enables
you to drill wit hout center punching. It also
permits you to use as a p ower screwdriver.
Bits are available for driving screws as well as
running bolts and nuts.
FORWARD/REVERSING LEVER &
TRIGGER LOCK
After tool use, lock trigger in
“OFF” position to help prevent
accidental starts and accidental discharge.
Your tool is eq uipp ed wi th a forwa rd/
reversing lever and trigger lock located above
the trigger (Fig. 1). This lever was designed for
changing rotation of the bit, and for locking the
trigger in an “OFF” position.
For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away
from you) move the lever to the far left.
For reverse rotation move the lever to the far
right.To activate trigger lock move lever to the
center off position.
Do not change direction of
rotation until the tool comes
to a complete stop. Shifting during rotation of
the chuck can cause damage to the tool.
ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH
Your tool features 16 clutch settings. Output
torque will incr ease as t he cl utch ring, is
rotated from 1 to 15. The drill “ ” position
will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and
driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits
to be changed quickly and easily in the keyless
chuck.
BRAKE
When the trigger switch is released it activates
the brake to stop the chuck quickly.
This is especially useful in the repetitive driving
and removal of screws.
INSERTING BITS
Move reverse switch lever to the center “OFF”
position. Remove battery pack and rotate the
clutc h r ing to t he drill bit symbo l
“ ”. 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 chuc k sleeve clockwise and
securely tighten by hand (Fig. 2).
Do not use the power of the
drill while grasping chuck
to loosen or tighten bit.Friction burn or hand
injury is possible if attem pting to grasp the
spinning chuck.
REMOVING CHUCK
Rotat e th e c lutch ri ng t o th e dr ill 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. St rike lon g arm of wre nch shar ply
count ercl ockw ise, rem ove w renc h an d
unthread chuck from spindle (Fig. 2).
INSTALLING CHUCK
Always keep the spindle threads, the threads
of t he c huck and sec uring sc rew free of
debris. To install a chuck, reverse “re moving
the chuck” procedure.
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CAUTION

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WARNING
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WARNING
clockwise
Counter
clockwise
CHUCK
SLEEVE
CHUCK
COLLAR
FIG. 2
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