PROPOINT 18V Cordless Drill User manual

User Manual
8353906V 2.0
18V Cordless Drill
Please read this manual before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 18V
No-Load Speed 0 to 340 RPM low 0 to 1,200 RPM high
Max. Tightening Torque 33 ft-lb
Charging Time 30 min.
INTRODUCTION
This 18V Cordless Drill is powered by Li-ion batteries, which last longer, weigh less and are better for the environment
than Ni-Cd batteries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, operating, inspection and maintenance instructions. When using this tool, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Note that when
this manual refers to a part number, it refers to the parts list included. Before allowing someone else to use this tool,
make sure they are aware of all safety information.
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Operate in a safe work environment. Do not use machines or air tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose
to rain. Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep children, bystanders and visitors away from the work area. Do not let them handle tools or extension
cords. No one should be in the work area if they are not wearing suitable protective equipment.
4. Store unused equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to prevent rust. Always lock up
tools and keep them out of reach of children.

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PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Dress properly, wear protective equipment. Use breathing, ear, eye, face, foot, hand and head protection.
Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles, which must provide both frontal and side protection.
Protect your hands with suitable gloves. Wear a full face shield if your work creates metal filings or wood chips.
Protect your head from falling objects by wearing a hard hat. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator
when working around metal, wood and chemical dusts and mists. Wear ANSI approved earplugs. Protective,
electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. Wear steel toed
boots to prevent injury from falling objects.
2. Do not over reach; keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
3. Keep any articles of clothing, jewelry, hair etc. away from moving parts. These can be caught in moving parts,
resulting in damage to the tool and/or serious injury.
4. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense. Do not operate any machine or tool when
you are tired, under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
5. Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support 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.
6. Do not allow the spray to strike you and do not spray toward people or animals. Do not spray the tool itself or
any electrical source.
VIBRATION PRECAUTIONS
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical
injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then
have regular medical check ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused by or worsened from tool
use. Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hands, past hand injuries, nervous
system disorders, diabetes or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. If you feel any medical symptoms
related to vibrations (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical attention
as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood flow to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of
vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest amount of vibration when there is a choice between different processes.
5. Do not use for extended periods. Take frequent breaks when using this tool.
6. Let the tool do the work. Grip the tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it).
7. To reduce vibrations, maintain tool as explained in this manual. If abnormal vibrations occur, stop using
this tool immediately.
8. This tool will not stop moving immediately. Do not lay the tool down or leave it unattended until it has come to a
complete stop. A part that is moving could make the tool jump or grab a surface and pull the tool out
of your control.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REGARDING CHARGER
AND BATTER PACK
WARNING!
1. CAUTION! To reduce risk of injury, charge only specific type rechargeable battery packs. Other types of
battery packs may burst causing personal injury and damage.
2. Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery packs and chargers.
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the charger manufacture may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
damage or stress.
7. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Replace them immediately.
8. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damage in any way, take it
to qualified center.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
10. Do not disassemble charger or battery pack, take it to a qualified service center while repair is required.
Incorrect reassembling may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK
1. Do not charge battery pack when temperature is below 10°C (50°F) or above 40°C (104°F).
2. Do not attempt to use a set-up transformer, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents.
4. Always cover the battery pack terminals with the battery pack cover when the battery pack: is not used.
5. Do not short the battery pack.
6. Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
7. Avoid storing battery pack in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
8. Do not expose battery pack to water or rain, A battery pack short can use large current flow, overheating,
possible burns and even a breakdown.
9. Do not store the machine and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F)
10. Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or completely worn out. The battery pack can
explode in a fire.
11. Be careful not drop, shake or strike battery pack.
12. Do not charge inside a box or container of any kind. The battery pack must be placed in a well ventilated area
during charging.
13. For extension of the battery lifetime, the lithium-ion battery is designed with the protection function to stop the
output. In the case of described below, when using this product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor
may stop. This is not malfunction but the result of protection function.
• When the battery power remaining runs out, the motor stops.
• If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate
causes of overloading. After that you can use it again.
• If the battery is overheated under overload work, the battery power may stop. In this case stop using
the battery and let the battery cool. After that you can use it again.
14. Do not leave batteries unused for extended period of time. Recharge the battery every 3 to 6 months and bring
Li-Ion battery to 40 to 80% charge level before storage.
15. Li-Ion batteries are sensitive to high temperature and should be kept in a cool, dry and out of direct light
exposure. Ideal temperature for operation and storage is below 77°F.

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TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger
industrial tool. The tool will perform better and more safely at the task for which it was intended. Do not modify
this tool or use for a purpose for which it was not designed.
2. Securely hold this tool using both hands. Using tools with only one hand can result in loss of control.
3. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean and in good condition for a better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool fittings, alignment and hoses periodically and,
if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician or replaced. The handles must be kept clean, dry
and free from oil and grease at all times. A properly maintained tool reduces the risk of binding and is easier to
control. Applying excessive force can lead to slips and damage to your work or personal injury.
4. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or
machine before connecting it. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool increases the
risk of personal injury.
5. Avoid unintentional starts. Be sure that the switch is in neutral or OFF position when not in use and before
connecting it to any power source. Do not carry the tool with fingers near or on the switch.
6. Only use the lubricants supplied with the tool or specified by the manufacturer. Other lubricants may not be
suitable and may damage the tool or even make the tool explode.
7. When not in use for an extended period, apply a thin coat of lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust.
8. Maintain the label and name plate on the tool. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Princess Auto for a replacement.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove the parts and accessories from the box.
2. Make sure that all items listed in the parts lists are included.
3. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure the tool was not damaged while shipping.
4. Do not discard the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
WARNING! If any part is missing, do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury.

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OPERATION
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Torque Adjustment Ring High/Low Speed Rod
Forward/Reverse
Battery Pack
Battery Knob
Main Switch
Keyless Chuck
ACCESORY
Hook ScrewHook Charger

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INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK
1. Always switch off the machine before insertion or removal of the battery pack.
2. To remove the battery pack, push the button on the battery pack and pull the tool unit from the battery pack in
the direction.
3. To insert the battery pack, align the tool unit slides with the battery pack sliding groove and push the tool unit
into place. The tool unit can be slide into battery pack in two directions.
4. Do not force the battery pack in sliding it into tool unit. If the battery pack does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Plug the fast charger into the power source.
2. Slide the battery pack into the charger as the arrow direction shown
on the charger.
3. Push the battery pack into place and make sure the red light on the charger is
“ON”. The battery pack is now starting the charging cycle.
4. After finish the charging cycle, the light will turn into green. The battery pack is now
ready for use.
5. Your new battery pack is not charged. You need to charge it before use.
6. If you try to charge a battery pack from a just-operated machine, sometimes the
charging light will not come on. If this occurs, let the battery pack cool for a while then re-insert it and try to
charge again.
7. When you charge a new battery pack or a battery pack which has not been used for a long period, it may not
accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery
pack fully after discharging it completely a couple of times.
8. While charging the second battery, allow the charger to cool down for 15 mins. before starting the second
charging process.
9. Unplug the charger from the power source after finish the charge.

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LED INDICATION FUNCTION
The Battery Pack has a “SW” button and 4-step green LEDs for indicating remaining capacity status and over
temperature condition. The remaining capacity (RC) and temperature protection status green LED indications (3 sec.)
when the “SW” button is momentarily pressed.
Remaining Capacity LED Indication RC Status
LED 1 (green) 0% to 25%
LED 1, 2 (green) 26% to 50%
LED 1, 2, 3 (green) 51% to 75%
LED 1, 2, 3, 4 (green) 76% to 100%
LED 1 Blinking (0.25 sec/green) Fully Depleted
LED 1, 2, 3, 4 Blinking (0.5 sec/green) Over Temperature Condition
THE LED LIGHT ON THE CHARGER
WARNING!
1. Charger is plugged into a 100 to 240V AC outlet only.
2. If the battery pack is too hot or too cold, the charger will not fast charge the battery pack and the red Indicator
light is “blinking”. The charger will automatically begin charging when the battery pack temperature returns to
between 0°C (32°F) and 50°C (122°F).
3. If both red and green indicator lights are “ON” the battery pack either does not comply or is defective. Please
contact your retailer.
4. Do not charge the battery pack in the rain, snow or high temperature environment.
5. Do not charge battery pack when environment temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F)
6. While charge the cool battery pack (below 0°C) in the warm indoor, keep the battery pack in the room for one
hour to warm up before starting the battery pack. A cool battery may charge unsaturated.
7. Remove the plug after finishing the charge.
8. The charger should be cooled at least one hour after continue charging three times.
9. Do not use generator for charging the battery pack.
Power On (Green light
flashes slowly)
Battery charged 100%
(Green light stays
illuminated)
Battery Low (Red light
stays illuminated)
Battery Pack
temperature is too hot
or too cold (Red light
flashes slowly)
Battery charged 80%
(Green light flashes
rapidly)
Battery malfunction
(Red and Green light
stays illuminated)

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TOOL OPERATION
HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE A BIT
1. To remove a bit from the keyless chuck, hold the “B” part firmly by one hand and turn the “A” part
by counter clockwise.
• Turn counter clockwise. Remove the bit.
• Insert the bit and turn clockwise
2. Forward/Reverse selection button
• Select the forward or reverse direction of the tool by pushing the button.
3. High/Low speed selection
• Use the “High” for drilling application.
• Use the “Low” form screwdriver application.
4. Select the applied torque
• Use the 17 sections adjustment ring to select the right torque for your application.
5. Drill model:
• Select the torque ring to the sign for the maximum torque position if you would like to make
a drill on wood.
A
B