Skil PWRCORE 20 RH1704E-00 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.
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Brushless Rotary Hammer
Model: RH1704E-00
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Switch for on/off and
speed control
Battery level
indicator
Depth gauge
Auxiliary handle
Switch for changing
direction of rotation
Ventilation slots
Locking sleeve
Switch for selecting
operating mode
2SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 20V max
Chuck Size/Type SDS Plus
No-load Speed 0-1400 /min
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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
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
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 aect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
INTRODUCTION
• This tool is intended for hammer drilling in concrete, brick
and stone, as well as for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic
and plastic; tools with electronic speed control and left/
right rotation are also suitable for screwdriving and thread
cutting
• The hammering system in this tool outperforms any
traditional ratcheting drill when drilling in concrete
• This tool is designed for use in combination with all
standard SDS+ accessories
• 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 specications 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.
Unmodied 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.
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GENERAL
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• 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)
• 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 classied 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
• Be aware of the forces that occur as a result of jamming
(especially when drilling metals); always use auxiliary
handle and take a secure stance
AFTER USE
• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
-SKIL battery: BY5197E-03,BY5196E-03
-SKIL charger: SC5358E-01,QC5360E-01,QC5359E-00
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• 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
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
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent
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 specied 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 specically 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 modied. Damaged or modied 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 specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
6) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied 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 HAMMERS
• Wear ear protectors (exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss)
• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool
(loss of control can cause personal injury)
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring (cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock)
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• Adjusting drilling depth r
• Holding and guiding the tool w
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
-always use auxiliary handle (can be adjusted as
illustrated) e
-keep ventilation slots 1uncovered
-do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate bits t
! only use sharp bits
• For drilling with non SDS drill bits in wood, metal and
plastic, use an adapter (not standard included) y
! clean and lightly lubricate the SDS+ accessory
before insertion
-pull back locking sleeve 1and insert adapter in SDS+
chuck while turning and pushing it until it engages; the
adapter locks in position automatically
-pull adapter to check whether is it locked correctly
-set switch 1to normal drilling (only activate when tool
is switched o and the switch is locked)
• 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
• Splinterfree drilling in wood u
• Dustfree drilling in walls i
• Dustfree drilling in ceilings o
• Drilling in tiles without skidding p
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots 1)
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material. The electric tools, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly
recycling
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit
USE
• Combined switch for on/o and speed control 156
-control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the trigger
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 1
• 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
! clean and lightly lubricate the SDS+ accessory
before insertion
-pull back locking sleeve and insert accessory in SDS+
chuck while turning and pushing it until it engages; the
accessory locks in position automatically
-pull accessory to check that it is locked correctly
-remove accessory by pulling back locking sleeve
! the SDS+ accessory requires freedom of
movement which causes eccentricity when tool
is o-load; however, the accessory automatically
centres itself during operation without aecting
drilling precision
! do not use bits with a damaged shank
• Selecting operating mode 9
-turn switch to the desired operating mode until it
snap-locks
1 = normal drilling/screwdriving
2 = impact drilling
3 = chiseling with rotating chisel
4 = chiseling with xed chisel
! select operating mode only when tool is switched
o and plug is disconnected
-the hammer mechanism is activated by applying a
slight pressure on the tool when the drill bit is in contact
with the workpiece
-it takes a short time for the hammer mechanism to
reach full impact power
-best hammer drilling results can be obtained by only a
slight pressure on the tool; drilling performance will not
improve by applying more pressure on the tool
• Chiseling with rotating chisel 9
! switch o the tool and disconnect the plug
-select “rotating” chiseling mode
• Chiseling with xed chisel q
! switch o the tool and disconnect the plug
-select “rotating” chiseling mode
-place chisel in desired position
-select “xed” chiseling mode
• 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
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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. Consumables will be covered
by a 3-month warranty and a complete list can be found
inside the manual.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer Power
Tool is used for industrial, professional or commercial
purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration
of ninety days from the date of purchase.This ninety-day
commercial warranty pertains to the SKIL Power Tool range
only.
This SKIL product warranty is only applicable to purchases
from authorised SKIL retailers.This warranty will not apply to
SKIL products that are purchased from Amazon, eBay and
any other non-authorised online retailer. This SKIL product
warranty does not apply to any parallel imported product and
does not apply to any SKIL products that are not purchased
from an authorised SKIL retailer.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 specically
detailed in the product manual. Chervon has no other liability
under this warranty. The benets 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 and consumables have a 3-month
warranty period:
Chucks Allen keys
Brushes Angle grinder anges
Collets Dust canisters
Industry leading battery
technology wraps each
cell with cooling material
to keep the battery
powering on for 25%
longer run time compared
to general battery
technology.
SKIL’s patented technology
extends the battery life 2X
longer compared to general
battery technology.
LONGER
RUN TIME
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
*
2X
BATTERY LIFE
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
*
*
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