Genesis GCD18BK User manual

18V Cordless Drill/Driver
Perceuse / Tournevis sans fil de 18v
Taladro / Tornillador inalámbrico de 18v
GCD18BK
Operator’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del Operario

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18V Cordless Drill/Driver
Operator’s Manual GCD18BK
18V Cordless Drill/Driver
Operator’s Manual
Specifications:
• Model:  GCD18BK
• ChargerInput: 120V~60Hz
• Motor:  18VDC
• No-LoadSpeed: 0-550RPM
• ChuckSize:  3/8”(10mm)
• TorqueSettings: 16
Includes:1-Battery,Charger,13-PieceDrill/DriverBitSet,andStorageCase
 WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future
reference.
Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665
WARNING:TheOperationofanypowertoolcanresultinforeign
objectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.
Beforebeginningtooloperation,alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglasses
withsideshieldsandafullfaceshieldwhenneeded.WerecommendWide
VisionSafetyMaskforuseovereyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasseswith
sideshields.AlwaysweareyeprotectionwhichismarkedtocomplywithANSI
Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Leadfromlead-basedpaints,
• Crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonryproducts,and
• Arsenicandchromiumfromchemicallytreatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WEARYOUR
FORESIGHTISBETTER
THANNOSIGHT
SAFETYGLASSES

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 WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY:
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.Clutteredbenchesanddarkareasinvite
accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,suchasinthe
presenceofammableliquids,gases,ordust.Powertoolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedust
orfumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool.Distractionscancauseyoutolosecontrol.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nevermodifythepluginanyway.Donot
useanyadapterplugsinanyearthed(grounded)powertools.Doubleinsulatedtoolsareequipped
withapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Thisplugwilltinapolarizedoutletonly
oneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnott,contact
aqualiedelectriciantoinstallapolarizedoutlet.Donotchangethepluginanyway.Double
insulationeliminatestheneedforthethreewiregroundedpowercordandgroundedpowersupply
system.
•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.Waterenteringapower
toolwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshockif
yourbodyisgrounded.
•Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthepower
tool.Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damagedcordsincreasetherisk
ofelectricshock.
•Whenoperatingapowertooloutside,useanextensioncordsuitable
for outdoor use. Thesecordsareratedforoutdooruseandreducetheriskofelectricshock.
•DonotuseAConlyratedtoolswithaDCpowersupply.Whilethetoolmay
appeartowork.TheelectricalcomponentsoftheACratedtoolarelikelytofailandrateahazardto
theoperator.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.
Donotusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amomentof
inattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Safetyequipmentsuchasdust
mask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionforappropriateconditionswillreduce
personalinjuries.
•Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandgloves
awayfrommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.Air
ventsmaycovermovingpartsandshouldbeavoided.

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•Avoidaccidentalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisintheoffpositionbeforepluggingin.
Carryingpowertoolwithyourngerontheswitchorplugginginpowertoolsthathavetheswitch
oninvitesaccidents.
•Removeanyadjustingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturningthepower
tool on. Awrenchorkeythatisleftattachedtoarotatingpartofthetoolmayresultinpersonal
injury.
•Donotoverreach.Maintainproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Lossofbalancecan
causeaninjuryinanunexpectedsituation.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedforconnectionofdustextractionand
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Useofthesedevicescanreducedustrelatedhazards.
•Donotusealadderorunstablesupport.Stablefootingonasolidsurfaceenables
bettercontrolofthetoolinunexpectedsituations.
•Keeptoolhandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.Slipperyhandles
cannotsafelycontrolthetool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Secure the work piece. Useclamporotherpracticalwaytoholdtheworkpiecetoa
stableplatform.Holdingtheworkpiecebyhandoragainstyourbodyisunstableandmayleadto
lossofcontrol.
•Donotforcethepowertool.Thetoolwillperformthejobbetterandsaferatthefeed
rateforwhichitisdesigned.Forcingthetoolcouldpossiblydamagethetoolandmayresultin
personalinjury.
•Usethecorrectpowertoolforthejob.Don’tforcethetoolorattachmenttodoa
jobforwhichitisnotdesigned.
•Donotusetoolifswitchdoesnotturnitonoroff.Anytoolthatcannotbe
controlledwiththeswitchisdangerousandmustberepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
center.
•Turnpowertooloff,anddisconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or
batterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemakinganyadjustments,changingtheaccessories,or
storingthetools. Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofanaccidentalstartupwhich
maycausepersonalinjury.
•Storeidletooloutofreachofchildrenandotherinexperienced
persons. Itisdangerousinthehandofuntrainedusers.
•Maintainpowertoolswithcare.Checkforproperalignmentandbindingofmoving
parts,componentbreaks,andanyotherconditionsthatmayaffectthetool’soperation.Aguard
oranyotherpartthatisdamagedmustbeproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
centertoavoidriskofpersonalinjury.
•Userecommendedaccessories.Usingaccessoriesandattachmentsnot
recommendedbythemanufacturerorintendedforuseonthistypetoolmaycausedamageto
thetoolorresultinpersonalinjurytotheuser.Consulttheoperator’smanualforrecommended
accessories.
•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharp
cuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.

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•Feedtheworkpieceinthecorrectdirectionandspeed.Feedthework
pieceintoablade,cutter,orabrasivesurfaceagainstthedirectionofthecuttingtool’sdirection
ofrotationonly.Incorrectlyfeedingtheworkpieceinthesamedirectionmaycausethework
piecetobethrownoutathighspeed.
•Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended,turnthepoweroff.Donot
leavethetooluntilitcomestoacompletestop.
•Neverstartthepowertoolwhenanyrotatingcomponentisin
contact with the work piece.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Ensure the switch trigger is in the off position before inserting
battery pack.Insertingthebatterypackintopowertoolsthathavetheswitchoninvites
accidents.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.A
chargerthatissuitableforonetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofrewhenusedwith
anotherbatterypack.
• Use battery tools only with specified battery pack.Useofanyotherbattery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
• Avoid storing battery pack in a container with other metal objects
suchasnails,coins,clips,keys,screws,orothersmallmetalobjectsthatcanmakea
connectionfromoneterminaltoanother.Alwaysprotectthebatteryterminalswhenbattery
packisnotbeingused.Connectingthebatteryterminalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery.
Avoidcontact.Ifcontactaccidentallyoccurs,ushwithwater.Ifliquidcontactseyes,additionally
seekmedicalhelp.Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycauseirritationorburns.
• Battery tools do not need to be plugged into an electrical outlet,
therefore,theyarealwaysinoperationcondition.Beawareofpossiblehazardswhennotusing
yourbatterytoolorwhenchangingaccessories.Followingthisrulewillreducetheriskof
electricshock,reorpersonalinjury.
 WARNING:
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER
AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST
AND ASBESTOS. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate
tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust
collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung
disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged
contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on
your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly
fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for dust
exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool Serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertool
ismaintained.

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WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.Doubleinsulatedtoolscan
useeitheratwoorthreewireextensioncord.Asthedistancefromthepowersupplyoutletincreases,
youmustuseaheaviergaugeextensioncord.Usingextensioncordswithinadequatelysizedwire
causesaseriousdropinvoltage,resultinginlossofpowerandpossibletooldamage.Refertothe
tableshownbelowtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.
Thesmallerthegaugenumberofthewire,thegreaterthecapacityofthecord.Forexample:a14-
gaugecordcancarryahighercurrentthana16-gaugecord.Whenusingmorethanoneextension
cordtomakeupthetotallength,besureeachcordcontainsatleasttheminimumwiresizerequired.
Ifyouareusingoneextensioncordformorethanonetool,addthenameplateamperesandusethe
sumtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• Ifyouareusinganextensioncordoutdoors,besureitismarkedwiththesufx“W-A”(“W”in
Canada)toindicatethatitisacceptableforoutdooruse.
• Besureyourextensioncordisproperlywiredandingoodelectricalcondition.Alwaysreplacea
damagedextensioncordorhaveitrepairedbyaqualiedpersonbeforeusingit.
• Protectyourextensioncordsfromsharpobjects,excessiveheat,anddamporwetareas.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER
 WARNING:DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO
PRODUCT SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafe or incorrectly, you can
suffer serious personal injury!
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces w henperforminganoperation
wherethetoolmaycontacthiddenwiring.Contactwitha“live”wirewillmakeexposedmetal
partsofthetool“live”andshock theoperator.
• Do not leave the tool running .  Operatethetoolonlywhenhand-held .
• Be Aware that this tool is always in an operating condition , becauseit
doesnothavetobepluggedintoanelectricoutlet.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 8 6
16.1–20.0 12 10 8 8 6 6

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• When operating the tool from an elevated position , beawareofpeopleor
thingsbeneathyou.
• Always hold the tool firmly in your hands before switching the tool
“ON” . Thereactiontothetorqueofthemotorasitacceleratestofullspeedmaycausethetool
totwist .
• Wear eye and hearing protection . Alwaysusesafetyglasseswithsideshields.
Unlessotherwisespecied,everydayglassesprovideonlylimitedimpactresistance,theyarenot
safetyglasses.Useonlycertiedsafetyequipment;eyeprotectionequipmentshouldcomplywith
ANSIz87.1standards.ProtectivehearingequipmentshouldcomplywithANSIs3.19standards.
• Protect your lungs . Wearafaceordustmaskiftheoperationisdusty.Followingthisrule
willreducetheriskofpersonalinjury.
• Always disconnect battery pack from tool orplacetheswitchinthelocked
oroffpositionbeforeanyassembly,adjustmentsorchangingofaccessories.Followingthis
instructionwillreducetheriskofseriouspersonalinjury.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. Thiswill
reducetheriskofexplosionandpossiblypersonalinjury.
• Never use a battery which has been dropped or received a sharp
blow.Adamagedbatteryissubjecttoexplosion.Properlydisposeofadroppedordamaged
batteryimmediately.
• Use designated battery pack (Genesis™ -Model GAB18B) and
charger (Genesis™- Model GAC240400-SH) for this tool . Useofanyother
batteriesmayresultinariskofre.
 WARNING: Read and understand safety and operating instructions
of designated battery and charger before using this tool. This manual
contains important safety and operating instruction for battery charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER &
BATTERY
•SaveTheseInstructions.Thismanualcontainsimportantsafetyandoperating
instructionsforyourbatterycharger.
•BeforeUsingthebatteryCharger,readallinstructionsandcautionarymarkingson(1)
BatteryCharger,(2)Battery,and(3)Productusingbattery.
•Useonlythechargerwhichaccompaniedyourproductordirectreplacementsaslistedin
thismanual.Donotsubstituteanyothercharger.
•Donotrechargebatteryindamporwetenvironments.Donotexposebattery
packtowaterorrain.
•Donotoperatechargerwithdamagedcordorplug.Replaceimmediately.
•Donotoperatechargerifithasreceivedasharpblow,beendroppedor
otherwisedamagedinanyway.Takeittoaqualiedserviceman.
•Donotdisassemblechargerorbatterypack.Takeittoaqualiedserviceman
whenserviceorrepairisrequired.Incorrectreassemblymayresultinariskofelectricshockorre.

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Operator’s Manual GCD18BK
•Donotchargebatterypackwhentemperatureisbelow50degreesF(10degrees
C)orabove104degreesF(40degreesC).Storetoolandbatterypackinalocationwhere
temperaturewillnotexceed122degreesF(50degreeC).Thisisimportanttopreventserious
damagetothebatterycells.
•Placechargeronatnon-ammablesurfaceandawayfromammable
materialswhenre-chargingthebatterypack.
•Toreduceriskofelectricshock,unplugchargerfromoutletbeforeattemptingany
maintenanceorcleaning.
•Ifoperatingtimehasbecomeexcessivelyshorter,stopoperating
immediately.Itmayresultinariskofoverheating,possibleburnsandevenanexplosion.
•Batteryleakagemayoccurunderextremeusageortemperatureconditions.Avoid
contactwithskinandeyes.Ifliquidcomesincontactwithyourskin,washimmediatelywithsoap
andwater.Ifliquidgetsintoyoureyes,washthemoutwithclearwaterforatleast10minutes,and
thenseekmedicalattentionrightaway.
•Donotattempttouseastep-uptransformer,anenginegeneratororDCpower
receptacle.
•Donotshortthebatterypack.Donottouchtheterminalwithanyconductivematerial.
Avoidstoringbatterypackinacontainerwithothermetalobjectssuchasnails,coins,etc.Always
protectthebatteryterminalswhenbatterypackisnotused.
•Donotchargebatterypackinsideaboxorcontainerofanykind.The
batterymustbeplacedinawellventilatedareaduringcharging.
•Donotallowanythingtocoverorclogthechargervents.
•Donotincineratethebatterypackevenifitisseverelydamagedoriscompletely
wornout.Thebatterypackcanexplodeinare.
•DisconnectChargerfromthepowersourcewhennotinuse.Thiswill
reducetherisktoelectricshockordamagetothechargerifmetalpiecesshouldfallintothe
opening.Italsowillhelppreventdamagetothechargerduringapowersurge.
WARNING: Abatteryshortcancausealargecurrentow,overheating,
possible burns and even a breakdown.
WARNING: 120 volts are present at charging terminals, do not probe
with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result. Do not
allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may result.
WARNING: This product comes with the battery installed internally. You
are not allowed to install or remove the battery from the product.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION: DISPOSING THE
BATTERY PACK
• YourbatteriesareNickel-Cadmium rechargeablebatteries.CertainLocal,Stateand 
Federallawsprohibitdisposalofthesebatteriesinordinarytrash.
• Consultyourlocalwasteauthoritiesforyourdisposal/recyclingoptions.
• MoreinformationregardingbatterydisposalinU.S.andCanadaisavailableat;
 http://www.rbrc.org/index.html,orbycalling1-800-822-8837(1-800-8BATTERY).

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YOUR CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER
1.KeylessChuck
2.TorqueRing
3.BubbleLevel
4.LEDWorkLight
5.TriggerSwitch
6.ReversingSwitch
7.MagneticTray
8.BatteryPack
UNPACKING AND CONTENT
IMPORTANT:Due to modern mass production techniques, it is
unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything
wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the
fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Contents in Package:
Description QTY Description QTY
Drill/Driver  1  ChargerStand  1
WallAdaptor  1  Case   1
13-PieceBitset  1  Operator’sManual  1
FIG 1
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4
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Operator’s Manual GCD18BK
OPERATION
 WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injuries, read and
follow all important safety warning and instructions before using this
tool.
NOTE: Always Check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the ratings plate.
Charging the tool (FIG 2)
•UseonlytheBatteryChargerthatisincludedinthiskittorechargeyourbatteries.
•Useonly120VoltACPowerSource.
•Chargeyourbatteriesfullybeforeusingthedrillforthersttime.
•Connectthewalladaptor(2)tochargerstand(3)
•Plugthewalladaptor(1)intoa120VoltACPowerSource.
Theredlightonthechargerwillilluminate,indicatingthe
chargerispoweron.
•Insertthebattery(1)intotheslotonthechargerstand
(3). Make sure thatthebatteryisseatedrmlyinthe
charger.Thegreenlightonthechargerwillilluminate,
indicatingthatthebatteryischarging.
•Chargefor3hoursbeforeinitialuse,andafternormal
use.Ifdrillhasbeenusedcontinuously,andthebattery
iscompletelydischarged,itmayrequireupto5hoursto
fullyrechargethebattery.
•Thegreenandredlightswillremainlit,evenafterchargingiscomplete.
•Batteriesmaybecomewarmwhilecharging.Thisisnormal.
•Ifbatteryishotaftercontinuoususeinthedrill,allowittocooldowntoroomtemperaturebefore
charging.Thiswillextendthelifeofyourbatteries.
•Othertipsforextendingbatterylife:Donotstorebatteriescompletelydischarged.Chargethem
fullybeforestoring,andifdrillisnotusedforalongtime,takethebatteriesoutandchargethem
periodically.
 WARNING: Always disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch
in the locked or off position before any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories.
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off before insertion
or removal of the battery pack.
Installing or Removing the Battery Pack (FIG 3)
•Toinstallthebatterypack,insertthebatterypackinto
drillhousingasshowninFIG3.Alwaysinsertitallthe
wayuntilitlocksinplacewithalittleclick.Lightlypullon
thebatterytoensureitislockedintoplaceandwillnot
accidentallyfalloutofthedrill,causinganinjury.
•Donotuseforcewheninsertingthebatterypack.Ifthe
batterydoesnotslideineasily,itisnotbeinginserted
correctly.
•To remove the battery pack, withdraw it from the tool
whiledepressingthetabs(1)onbothsidesofthebattery
pack.
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Trigger Switch Action
•Turnthedrillonbydepressingthetriggerswitch.
•Depressingtheswitchfurtherwillproducemorespeedandtorque.
•Usethereversingswitch(6-FIG1)tochangethedirectionofrotationofthedrill.
•TheReversingSwitchhasthreepositions:Forward,Reverse,andOff(middle).
•Alwayschecktherotationbeforebeginningyourwork.
LED Work Light
Yourtoolhasabuilt-inLEDworklighttoilluminatetheworkarea.Whenyouturnonthetool,the
worklightwillautomaticallyturnon.
Electric Brake
Thisdrillisequippedwithanelectricbrake.Likethetorquesettings,anelectricbrakeprovidesyou
withanotherelementofcontrolduringvariousoperations.Ifthetoolconsistentlyfailstoquicklystop
aftertriggerswitchrelease,haveaqualiedservicemanexaminethetool.
Level
Thisdrillisequippedwithabubblelevellocatedonthetopofmotorhousing.Ithelpsyoutokeepthe
drillbitlevelduringtheuse.
Chuck
• Yourdrillisequippedwithakeylesschuck,soyoucanquicklychangebitswithnoextratools
required.
• Toinsertorchangebits,putthereversingswitchintheoffposition.Holdthecollarofthechuck
withonehandandrotatethebodyofthechucktotightenorloosen.
• Alwaysmakesurethatbitsareseatedrmlybetweenthechuckjaws.Neverattempttooperatea
bitthatiswobbly,unstable,orbroken.
WARNING:  Make sure the drill bit is inserted straight into chuck jaws.
Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck jaws at an angle and tighten. This
could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the drill, resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
Clutch (Torque) Settings
• Duringscrewdrivingapplications,youcanadjustthemaximumtorquethatthedrillwillproduce.
• Thisfeaturecanbeusedtopreventthestrippingandbreakingofscrews,ortosetaseriesof
screwstoadepththattsyourproject.
• Settheclutchringatthefrontofthedrilltosettingsfrom1(lightest)to16(heaviest).Setting16is
directdrive(torqueisnotlimited)andusedprimarilyfordrillingoperations.
• Ingeneral,youwillndthelowersettingsmoreusefulwithsmallerscrewsandthehigher
settingsmoreusefulforlargerscrews.
General Screwdriving
1.Clampyourworkpiece.
2.Drillpilotholesforlargerscrewsorwhendrivingscrewsintohardwoods.
3.Exertenoughpressuretostartthescrewandkeepitturning.Donotforcethescrew.Letthetool
dothework.
4.Useaspeedthatwillnotstripthescrewheadorbreakthescrew.Maintainyourbalance.
General Drilling
1.Clampyourworkpiece.Usetorquesetting16thenexertenoughpressuretostartthedrillbitand
keepitcutting.Donotforceorstallthebit.Don’tbendortwistthebit.Letthetoolandtheblade
dothework.
2.Maintainyourbalanceandbepreparedforbindingandforwhenthebitbreaksthroughthe
material.

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18V Cordless Drill/Driver
Operator’s Manual GCD18BK
WARNING:Forcing a drill bit, bending or twisting the bit, or failure to
maintain balance in case of binding and breakthrough can result in serious
personal injury.
3.Chatteringorvibrationmayindicateyouneedanerbitorhigherspeed.Ifthebitoverheatsor
clogs,itmayindicateyouneedacoarserbitorslowerspeedsetting.Replacebitswhenthey
becomedull.Dullbitswillproducepoorresultsandmayoverheatthedrill.
4.Useacoatingoflightoilwhendrillingintometaltokeepthebitcoolandtofacilitatecutting.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Avoidusingsolventswhencleaningplasticparts.Mostplasticsaresusceptibletodamagefromvarious
typesofcommercialsolventsandmaybedamagedbytheiruse.Usecleanclothstoremovedirt,dust,
oil,grease,etc.
WARNING: Donotatanytimeletbrakeuids,gasoline,petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Electrictoolsusedonberglassmaterial,wallboard,spacklingcompounds,orplasteraresubject
toacceleratedwearandpossibleprematurefailurebecausetheberglasschipsandgrindingsare
highlyabrasivetobearings,brushes,commutators,etc.Consequently,wedonotrecommendedusing
thistoolforextendedworkonthesetypesofmaterials.However,ifyoudoworkwithanyofthese
materials,itisextremelyimportanttocleanthetoolusingcompressedair.
LUBRICATION
Thistoolispermanentlylubricatedatthefactoryandrequiresnoadditionallubrication.
TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Thisproductiswarrantedfreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor2yearsafterdateof
purchase.Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotcovernormalwearandtearordamagefromneglector
accident.Theoriginalpurchaseriscoveredbythiswarrantyanditisnottransferable.Priortoreturning
yourtooltostorelocationofpurchase,pleasecallourToll-FreeHelpLineforpossiblesolutions.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THIS KIT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
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