Skil 6445 manual Operating Instructions

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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.

!WARNING TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger and release it

without depressing the "Lock-ON" button.

If the “Lock-ON” button is continuously being depressed, the trigger can not be released.

REVERSING SWITCH BUTTON

The reversing switch button is located above the trigger switch and is used to reverse rotation of the bit. For forward rotation, (with the chuck pointed away from you) move button to the far left. For reverse rotation move the button to the far right.

!CAUTION 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.

CHUCK KEY & STORAGE AREA

Your tool is equipped with a chuck key that is conveniently located on the cord protector where it is always handy and unlikely to get lost or misplaced (Fig. 1).

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 chuck, insert key into each of the three key holes in succession and tighten

clockwise firmly. The chuck can be released by using one hole only (Fig. 2).

FIG. 2	Counter
	Clockwise

Clockwise

AUXILIARY HANDLE

The auxiliary handle will provide additional control, support and guidance for the tool. The handle is adjustable to any position around the 360° front housing collar.

To mount, rotate lower portion of hand grip counter-clockwise to loosen, push upward on thumb grip provided and slide handle completely over the front housing collar.

To adjust, push upward on thumb grip, move handle to desired position and securely tighten the lower portion of hand grip clockwise (Fig. 1).

DEPTH GAUGE

Your drilling depth can be pre-set and/or repeated by using the depth gauge.

Setting depth: After the auxiliary handle is installed, make sure the accessory has been fully inserted into the chuck before setting the depth gauge (Fig. 1).

To adjust depth, rotate lower portion of hand grip counter-clockwise to loosen depth gauge, slide depth gauge to desired position and securely tighten hand grip clockwise (Fig. 1).

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