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OPERATION
OPERATING THE ON/OFF SWITCH
WARNING: Never tape the trigger
switch down to provide continuous
high speed. The tool may fail under
such conditions causing fire or
personal injury.
Squeeze the trigger switch to turn the
tool “ON”. Release the trigger switch
to turn the tool “OFF”. The amount of
pressure put on the trigger will vary
the speed of the drill. Fully pressing
the trigger will increase the rpms to
maximum.
When drilling for extended periods, the
“Lock-On” switch may be used, but do
not use this switch in situations where
the drill is likely to bind or kickback.
If kickback does occur, the sudden
motion of the tool may make it difcult
to release the “Lock-On” switch and
turn the drill off.
REVERSING SWITCH LEVER
NOTICE:
Be sure the trigger is
released when changing the position of
the lever. Always check the direction of
the Drill’s rotation before use.
The reversing switch lever reverses the
rotation of the drill bit. It is located just
above the trigger switch. ALWAYS turn
the motor off and let the bit come to a
complete stop before moving the switch.
Move the switch to the right for a forward
rotation of the bit. Move the switch to the
left to put the bit into reverse.
CAUTION: Do not change the
direction of a moving bit. Make sure
the bit comes to a complete standstill
before moving switch. Changing
direction while the bit is moving can
cause damage to the drill.
INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
BIT INSERTION
• Unplug the drill. Never change bits on
a live drill.
• Make sure the bit is undamaged,
sharp and free from wood or metal
shavings. Foreign material on the bit
may keep the chuck from tightening
fully. A loose bit may cause injury.
• Push the bit into the chuck as far as
it will go.
• Make sure the bit is in the center of
the chuck. If the bit is off-center, it
will not be held securely and may fly
loose during use causing
serious injury.
• Rotate the keyless chuck clockwise
until tight while holding the chuck grip
to lock the bit in place.
BIT REMOVAL
• Unplug the drill.
• Rotate the keyless chuck
counterclockwise while holding the
chuck grip to unlock the bit.
• Remove the bit
WARNING: In certain situations, the
bit may bind and the drill will kickback
in the opposite direction. This sudden
reaction could lead to loss of control
and possible serious injury. Always be
prepared for the possibility of kickback,
especially when breaking through
material to complete a hole.
DRILLING METAL
Use an even pressure, hard enough
to keep the drill biting, but not so
hard that the bit spins in the hole.
Spinning the bit will dull it quickly. Soft
metals like copper, cast iron, brass
or aluminum will take less pressure
than harder materials like steel. When
drilling harder metals, use lubricating
oil on the tip of the bit.
WARNING: Always unplug the tool before changing accessories.
