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the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-150
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not
more
AWG
Than
Than
0
-
6
18
16
16
14
6
-
10
18
16
14
12
10
-
12
16
16
14
12
12
-
16
14
12
Not Recommended
•
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
•
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not oper-
ate tool when you are tired.
•
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized ser-
vice center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Do not use
tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
•
CAUTION: When drilling or driving into walls, floors or wherever live electri-
cal wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE
TOOL! Hold the tool only by insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric
shock if you drill or drive into a live wire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Side Handle
(1311-220)
CAUTION: Always use side handle when provided and hold drill with both
hands. A side handle is supplied with all 1/2" and some 3/8" drills. In most
cases, it clamps to the front of the gear case as shown in Figure 1 and can be
rotated 360˚ to permit right or left hand use.
Switch
To start drill, depress the trigger switch, shown in Figure 2. To stop drill,
release the switch. To lock the trigger switch in the ON position for continu-
ous operation, depress the trigger switch and push up the locking button.
The tool will continue to run. To turn the tool OFF, from a locked ON condi-
tion, squeeze and release the trigger once. Before using the tool (each time),
be sure that the locking button release mechanism is working freely.
Do not lock the switch ON when drilling by hand so that you can instantly
release the trigger switch if the bit binds in the hole. The locking button is for
use only when the drill is mounted in a drill press stand or other wise held
stationary. Be sure to release the locking mechanism before disconnecting
the plug from the power supply. Failure to do so will cause the drill to start
immediately the next time it is plugged in. Damage or injury could result.
The variable speed trigger switch permits speed control. The farther the trig-
ger switch is depressed, the higher the speed of the drill.
NOTE: Use lower speeds for starting holes without a centerpunch, drilling in
metal, plastics or ceramics, or driving screws. Higher speeds are better for
drilling in wood and composition board and for using abrasive and polishing
accessories.
TOOL OPERATION
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