8
and tighten securely by rotating the
sleeve in the clockwise direction as
viewed from the chuck end.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
tighten drill bits (or any other
accessory) by gripping the front part of
the chuck and turning the tool on.
Damage to the chuck and personal
injury may occur when changing
accessories.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
FIGURE 6
Figure 6 illustrates the location of the
charge indicator. To display the charge
status, press the black button at the
top of the indicator.
When fully charged batteries are
installed, all three lights will be
illuminated. As the charge is depleted,
there will be less lights illuminated.
DUAL RANGE GEARING -
FIGURE 7
The dual range feature of your drill
allows you to shift gears for greater
versatility. To select low speed, high
torque setting (position 1), turn tool off
and permit to stop. Push button
forward towards the chuck. To select
the high speed, low torque setting
(position 2), turn tool off and permit to
stop. Slide gear shifter back (away from
chuck). NOTE: Do not change gears
when tool is running. If you are having
trouble changing gears, make sure that
the dual range gear button is either
completely pushed forward or
completely pushed back.
LEVEL - FIGURE 8
A unique leveling feature is built-in to
your drill. To activate the level, depress
the switch button slightly. NOTE: It is
not necessary to turn the tool on to
activate the level light. The light will
illuminate when the drill is held
LEVEL in the up, down and straight
positions shown in Figure 8.
SCREW DRIVING
For driving fasteners, the reversing
button should be pushed to the left.
Use reverse (button pushed to the
right) for removing fasteners. When
moving from forward to reverse, or vice
versa, always release the trigger switch
first.
ON BOARD BIT STORAGE
A screwdriver bit storage slot is built-in
to the area just above the battery.
DRILLING
• Use sharp drill bits only.
• Support and secure work properly,
as instructed in the Safety
Instructions.
• Use appropriate and required safety
equipment, as instructed in the
Safety Instructions.
• Secure and maintain work area, as
instructed in the Safety
Instructions.
• Run the drill very slowly, using light
pressure, until the hole is started
enough to keep the drill bit from
slipping out of it.
• Apply pressure in a straight line
with the bit. Use enough pressure to
keep the bit biting but not so much
as to stall the motor or deflect the
bit.
• Hold the drill firmly with two hands
to control its twisting action.
• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF
A STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON
IN AN ATTEMPT TO START IT.
DAMAGE TO THE DRILL CAN
RESULT.
• Minimize stalling on breakthrough
by reducing pressure and slowly
drilling through the last part of the
hole.
• Keep the motor running while
pulling the bit out of a drilled hole.
This will help reduce jamming.
• When using twist drill bits to drill
holes in wood, it will be necessary to
pull the bits out frequently to clear
chips from the flutes.
• Make sure switch turns drill on and
off.
WARNING: It is important to
support the work properly and to
hold the drill firmly to prevent loss
of control which could cause
personal injury. If you have any
questions on how to properly
operate tool, call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO
(544-6986).
DRILLING IN WOOD
Holes in wood can be made with the
same twist drill bits used for metal or
with spade bits. These bits should be
sharp and should be pulled out
frequently when drilling to clear chips
from the flutes.
DRILLING IN METAL
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling
metals. The exceptions are cast iron
and brass which should be drilled dry.
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