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Operating Instructions

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED

TRIGGER SWITCH

Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed (Fig. 1).

"LOCK-ON" BUTTON

The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of your tool allows for continuous operation at maximum RPM without holding the trigger (Fig. 1).

TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger, depress button and release trigger.

TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the "Lock- ON" button.

If the “Lock-ON” button is

!WARNING continuously being depressed, the trigger can not be released.

REVERSING SWITCH LEVER

The reversing switch lever is located above the trigger switch and is used to reverse rotation of the bit. The reversing switch should only be activated when the motor is “OFF” and when bit is at a com plete standstill (Fig. 1).

To use tool in “Forward” rotation move lever to left side of tool, to “Reverse” the rotation of the bit move the lever to the right side of the tool.

Do not change direction of ! CAUTION rotation until the tool

comes to a complete stop. Shifting during rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the tool.

INSERTING BIT

For small bits, open jaws enough to insert the bit up to the flutes. For large bits, insert the bit as far as it will go. Center the bit as you close the jaws by hand. This positions the bit properly, giving maximum contact between the chuck jaws and the bit shank.

To tighten, hold the chuck collar firmly with one hand and securely tighten the chuck sleeve with the other hand (Fig. 2).

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

to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn or hand

injury is possible if attempting to grasp the spinning chuck.

FIG. 2

CHUCK

 

COLLAR

CHUCK

SLEEVE

DRILL LEVEL

Your tool is equipped with drill level located on top of the housing that will allow you to accurately enter the workpiece in a horizontal and vertical position (Fig. 1).

USING THE LEVEL: Place drill bit where hole is to be drilled, position drill so the bubble in the

level is centered between the lines, then start drilling the hole, once the bit has entered the workpiece check from time to time to be sure the bit is maintaining the horizontal or vertical position.

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