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Belt Hook (Fig. D)
Optional accessory
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ONLY use the tool’s belt hook to hang the
tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook
for tethering or securing the tool to a person or
object during use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or
suspend objects from the belt hook.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook
is secure.
IMPORTanT: When attaching or replacing the belt hook 14 ,
use only the screw 15 that is provided. Be sure to securely
tighten the screw.
The belt hook can be be attached to either side of the tool using
only the screw provided, to accommodate left- or right- handed
users. If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from
the tool.
To move belt hook, remove the screw that holds the belt hook
in place then reassemble on the opposite side. Be sure to
securely tighten the screw.
Bit and Bit Holder
WARNING:
Burn Hazard.
ALWAYS
wear gloves when
changing bits. Accessible metal parts on the tool and bits
may get extremely hot during operation. Small bits of
broken material may damage bare hands.
The hammerdrill can be fitted with different bits depending on
the desired application.
Use sharp drill bits only.
Bit Reccomendations
• For wood, use twist bits, spade bits, power auger bits or
hole saws.
• For metal, use high-speed steel twist drill bits or hole saws.
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions
are cast iron and brass which should be drilled dry.
• For masonry, such as brick, cement, cinder block, etc., use
carbide-tipped SDS PLUS bits.
SDS PLUS Bit Holder (Fig. F)
nOTE: Special adaptors are needed to use the SDS PLUS bit
holder 9 with straight shank bits and hexagonal screwdriver
bits. Refer to Optional Accessories .
To insert a drill bit or other accessory:
1. Insert the shank of the bit about 19 mm into SDS PLUS
bit holder.
2. Push and rotate bit until it locks in place. The bit will be
securely held.
3. To release bit, pull the sleeve 10 back and remove the bit.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle 8 ,
with the other hand on the side handle 5 .
Operation Modes (Fig. A)
WARNING: Do not select the operating mode when the
tool is running.
Your tool is equipped with a mode selector dial 3 to select the
mode appropriate to desired operation.
symbol Mode application
Rotary Drilling
Screwdriving
Drilling into steel, wood
and plastics
Rotary
Hammering
Drilling into concrete and
masonry
Hammering
only
Light chipping
To select an operating mode:
1. Depress the mode selector release button 4 .
2. Rotate the mode selector dial so that the arrow points to the
symbol corresponding with the desired mode.
nOTE:
The mode selector dial 3 must be in rotary drilling,
rotary hammering or hammering only mode at all times. There
are no operable positions in between. It may be necessary to
briefly run the motor after having changed from 'hammering
only' to 'rotary' modes in order to align the gears.
Performing an Application (Fig. A)
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL
INJURY, ALWAYS
ensure workpiece is anchored or
clamped firmly. If drilling thin material, use a wood “back-
up” block to prevent damage to the material.
WARNING: Always wait until the motor has come to
a complete standstill before changing the direction
of rotation.
1. Choose and install the appropriate chuck, adaptor, and/or
bit onto to the tool. Refer to Bit and Bit Holder .
2. Using the mode selector dial 3 , select the mode
appropriate to desired application. Refer to
Operation Modes .
3. Adjust the side handle 5 as required.