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3. Release the chuck collar.
4. The bit should now be locked into the
machine. Check by pulling the bit; if the bit
can be removed, repeat the above
procedure until secure.
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To remove a bit from the chuck, pull the
chuck collar back, and pull firmly on the
drill bit.
WARNING:
Never fit any attachment with a
maximum speed lower than the no load speed
of the machine.
Hammer Selection
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The rotary hammer can be used in either
hammer drill mode (for masonry work), or
conventional rotary drill mode (for wood,
metal, plastics etc.) with the optional pur-
chase of a standard chuck to SDS Plus
adaptor.
•
To select hammer drilling mode, depress
the mode selector release button
(2)
on
the mode selector
(1)
and align the mode
selector with the „
“ symbol.
•
To select rotary drilling mode, depress the
mode selector release button
(2)
on the
mode selector
(1)
and align the mode
selector with the „ “ symbol.
•
Do not attempt to move the mode selector
whilst the rotary hammer is running.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Put on all safety equipment
required before you operate this drill.
Trigger Switch
•
Always hold the rotary hammer firmly
using both hands.
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To start the rotary hammer, squeeze the
trigger switch
(8)
.
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To stop the rotary hammer, release the
trigger switch.
Selecting forward or reverse rotation
•
The direction of the drill can be changed
using the forward/reverse switch
(6)
.
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To run the drill in a clockwise direction,
position the forward/reverse switch on the
left, adjacent to the „
►“
symbol.
•
To run the drill in an anti-clockwise
direction, position the forward/reverse
switch on the right, adjacent to the
„
◄“
symbol.
•
Do not attempt to move the forward/
reverse switch whilst the rotary hammer is
running.
•
Do not attempt to run the rotary hammer
with the forward/reverse switch in mid
position.
Speed Control
•
The speed of the rotary hammer is
controlled by the pressure applied to the
trigger switch
(8)
. The further the trigger is
depressed the higher the speed.
Gear Selection
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Select gear 1 on the gear switch
(3)
for the
low speed, high torque gear. Suitable for
low speed drilling and driving screws and
fasteners.
•
Select gear 2 on the gear switch for the
high speed, low torque gear. Suitable only
for high speed drilling.
Note:
Always read the documentation
provided with drill bits and accessories for the
recommended or maximum speed setting and
use the most appropriate gear. See ‘Technical
Data’ for the maximum no load speed of each
gear.
Drilling Concrete
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Using hammer drill mode, apply pressure
to the rear of the rotary hammer, in line
with the drill bit.
•
For efficient drilling, it is advisable to use
TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) drill bits.
Ensure that drill bit size is within the
maximum capacity of the rotary hammer
(see ‘Technical Data’).
•
Do not apply too much pressure if debris
blocks the drill hole. Run the rotary
hammer slowly, and remove the bit from
the hole. Repeat until hole is cleared.
ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories with an allowable speed
matching at least the highest no-load speed of
the tool.