For maximum performance, use high-speed steel or brad-point bits for wood drilling.
1. When drilling holes all the way through the workpiece, place a block of wood behind
For maximum performance, use high-speed steel bits for metal or steel drilling.
1. When drilling metals, use light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating.
The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action.
2. Maintain a speed and pressure that allows cutting without overheating the bit.
Applying too much pressure will:
•
Overheat the drill
•
Wear the bearings
•
Bend or burn the bits
•
Use protective gloves when removing
the bit from the tool, or allow the bit
to cool down first. The bit may be hot
after prolonged use.
1.
Unplug the drill from the power source.
2.
Hold the collar and turn the sleeve
counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws.
3.
Remove the drill bit.
Never hold the collar by one hand and press the trigger to release/tighten the chuck as this
Drilling
1
.
Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from
2. Install the correct bit.
3. Verify that the direction-of-rotation selector is at the correct setting (forward).
4. Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled.
5. Press the trigger switch to start the drill.
6. Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough pressure to keep
the bit cutting. Do not force the drill or apply side pressure to elongate a
7. When drilling hard, smooth surfaces, use a center punch to mark the desired
location of the hole. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off-center
8. When drilling metals, use light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating.
The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action.
9. If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill stalls, stop the tool immediately.
Reverse the direction of rotation and gently squeeze the trigger switch to
remove the bit from the workpiece. Investigate and correct the cause
11
12
O
PE
R
A
TI
N
G I
N
ST
R
U
CT
IO
N
S
O
PE
R
A
TI
N
G I
N
ST
R
U
CT
IO
N
S
Removing
Bits
Produce
off
-
center
or
irregularly
-
shaped
holes
could
cause
serious
personal
injury
.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
turning as the drill bit rotates.
hole. Allow the tool to do the work.
as the hole is started.
of
jamming
before
you
resume
work
.
Drilling
into
wood
Drilling
into
metal
the
workpiece
to
prevent
ragged
or
splintered
edges
on
the
back
side
of
the
hole
.
Collar
Counter-
(loosen)
clockwise
fig 4
Sleeve
(fig 4)
model number 054-5847-8
