Skil PWRCore 20 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
For Customer Service 1300-017-545 OR www.skil.com.au
Cordless Drill Driver
Model: DL527501E
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2SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 18V d.c. (20V max)
Chunk Size 1-13mm
No-load Speed 0-420/0-1450 /min
Clutch 17 Positions +Drill Mode
Torque-
Adjustment
Ring
Direction-Rotation
Indicator
Keyless
Chuck
Variable-Speed
Trigger Switch
LED Worklight
Removable Belt
Clip
Direction-of-
Rotation(forward/
center-lock/reverse)
Selector
Soft Grip
Two-Speed Gearbox
Switch
1

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7
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Detach
Attach
Battery-
Release
Button
3
4
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of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the o-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may aect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
INTRODUCTION
• This tool is intended for drilling in wood, metal, brick,
stone, ceramic and plastic; tools with electronic speed
control and left/right rotation are also suitable for
screwdriving and thread cutting
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Read and save this instruction manual 3
SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) 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 earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d) 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 or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

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the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without
contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
c) Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do
not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bend causing
breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
GENERAL
• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust
extraction device when connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic
(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction
with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust
mask and work with a dust extraction device when
connectable
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
• Ensure that switch is in the middle (locking) position
before making any adjustments or changing accessories
as well as when carrying or storing the tool
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
BEFORE USE
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
• Use suitable detectors to nd hidden utility lines
or call the local utility company for assistance
(contact with electric lines can lead to re or electrical
shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
Only use the following batteries and chargers with this
tool
-SKIL battery: BY519703E BY519603E
-SKIL charger: SC535801E QC536001E
• Do not use battery when damaged; it should be replaced
immediately
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
-when charging 4...40°C
-during operation –20...+50°C
-during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3Read the instruction manual before use
4Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Combined switch for on/o and speed control
-control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the trigger
• Charging battery
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the charger specied 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.
b) Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a re.
d) 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.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
6) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS DRILL/
DRIVERS
1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
a) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory and fasteners contacting a “live” wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
and could give the operator an electric shock.
2) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING LONG DRILL
BITS
a) Never operate at higher speed than the maximum
speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is
likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
b) Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit
tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds,

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APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate bits r
! only use sharp bits
• When drilling ferrous metals
-pre-drill a smaller hole, when a large hole is required
-lubricate drill bit occasionally with oil
• When turning in a screw at/near the cross cut end or an
edge of wood, pre-drill a hole in order to avoid cracking
of the wood
• For an optimal use of the tool a steady pressure on the
screw is required, especially while removing
• When screwdriving in hard wood one should pre-drill a
hole
• Splinterfree drilling in wood t
• Dustfree drilling in walls y
• Drilling in tiles without skidding u
MAINTENANCE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots)
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material (only for EU countries)
-in observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC
on waste of electric and electronic equipment and
its implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility
-symbol 4will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 6
• Attaching belt clip 5
-attach the belt clip to the drill with the supplied screw.
• Changing direction of rotation 7
-when not properly set in left/right position, switch
cannot be activated
! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a
complete standstill
• Changing bits 8
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
• Torque control (VariTorque) 9
-output torque will increase as clutch ring is rotated from
1 to 17; position will lock up the clutch to permit drilling
or driving heavy duty work
-when turning in a screw, rst try VariTorque position 1
and increase until the desired depth has been reached
• Mechanical gear selection q
-set selector to desired speed
! actuate the gear selector while tool is running
slowly
1
-low speed
-high torque
-for screwdriving and drilling large diameters
-for tapping thread
2
-high speed
-lower torque
-for impact drilling
-for drilling small diameters
• Battery protection
Switches o the tool or prevents the tool from being
switched on, when
-the load is too high
-the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C
-the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/o switch after the
tool is switched o automatically; battery may be
damaged
• LED-worklight
-The LED worklight will automatically turn on with a
slight squeeze on the trigger switch before the tool
starts running, and will turn o 8 to 12 seconds after the
trigger is released.
-When the tool and/or battery pack becomes
overloaded or too hot, the internal sensors will turn the
tool o. If the tool and/or battery pack are overloaded,
the LED worklight will rapidly ash. Rest the tool for
a while or place the tool and battery pack separately
under air ow to cool.
-The LED worklight will ash more slowly to indicate
that the battery pack is at low-battery capacity.
Recharge the battery pack.
• Holding and guiding the tool e
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
-keep ventilation slots uncovered
-do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you

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WARRANTY
SKIL WARRANTY POLICY
For all SKIL warranty & enquiries, please contact 1300 01
SKIL (1300 01 7545) Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
EST
Chervon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 36 165 077 501 (“Chervon”)
warrants to the original domestic purchaser that this product
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
5 years from date of purchase, and any battery or charger
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
3 years from date of purchase. Please note SKIL products
are intended for DIY (Do It Yourself) use only. Accessories
& Consumables will be covered by a 3 month warranty and
a complete list can be found inside the manual.To make a
claim, return the faulty item together with proof of purchase
directly to your closest service agent or to the place of
purchase. Any handling and transportation costs (and
other expenses incurred in claiming this warranty) are not
covered by this warranty and will not be borne by Chervon.
The replacement product or part or repaired product will be
made available for your collection at an address nominated
by Chervon. Where a valid warranty claim is made, Chervon
will replace the defective product or repair the fault. Where
the product is repaired, Chervon may use refurbished parts.
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse
or abuse. This warranty may also be further limited or voided
as specically detailed in the product Manual. Chervon has
no other liability under this warranty. The benets to you
given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and
remedies imposed by State and Federal legislation that
cannot be excluded. Our goods come with guarantees that
cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage.You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure. Chervon Australia
Pty Ltd, Unit 14, 5 Kelletts Road, Rowville, VIC. 3178. Ph;
1300 01 SKIL (1300 01 7545). Email: [email protected]
The following accessories have a 3-month warranty period:
Brushes Collets
O-rings, seals & bearings Angle grinder anges
Allen keys Chucks